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Capture high quality digital audio and video with Sony's compact DCR TRV280 Digital8 Handycam camcorder. The DCR TRV280 features Digital8 recording for three times the color bandwidth of VHS, providing you with stunning video performance. Highlights include CCD imaging for capturing clear and detailed images, NightShot Plus infrared system for shooting in low light, a Stamina battery power - management system and the i.LINK DV interface, which allows you to easily connect your camcorder to your TV or PC.
 
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Average Rating: 3.5
Based on 9 reviews
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (2)
  • Good Sound (2)
  • Rich Features (2)
  • Long Battery Life (1)
  • Good in Low Light (1)
  • Compact (1)
  • Good Value (1)
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Powerful Zoom (1)
Cons
  • Bulky (1)
  • Weak Zoom (1)
  • Heavy (1)
  • Bad Picture Quality (1)
It's Good For
  • Everyday Use (3)
  • Travel (3)
  • Home Movies (3)
  • Special Events (1)
  • Outdoors (1)
  • Editing (1)
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Good first camcorder.

Date of Review:  Jan 6, 2006
The Bottom Line: This is a good first camcorder, as well as excellent for experienced people. The features, cost, quality of productions and ease of use make it an all around good camera.
Review: We purchased a TRV280 to record the antics of our new daughter. We looked at reviews, prices, and features of this camcorder to make our purchase. We decided on this model.

It is well laid out control-wise. You can go from standby to...
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  5.0

by: jwilkers
Recommended to buy: Yes

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Compact size, easy operation, versatile...
Cons
Must purchase other items to produce...
 

Nice Digital 8 Camcorder

Date of Review:  Aug 28, 2005
The Bottom Line: A good purchase if you have an existing library of 8mm, Hi-8 or Digital 8 tapes, or for those on a budget
Review: First question, why buy a Digital 8 camcorder? You buy a Digital Camcorder because you have a previous 8mm, Hi-8 or Digital 8 camcorder, or because you want a Digital camcorder without the cost of Mini-DV or the newer DVD camcorders.

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  4.0

by: bierhere
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
IEEE 1394/USB ports, Digital 8...
Cons
Larger than Mini-DV, still uses tapes.
 

Great Family Camera

Date of Review:  Mar 24, 2007
The Bottom Line: This camera is worth getting because it is high quality and very durable. The picture is quite good, too.
Review: We bought this camcorder mainly for taking family videos, but the quality was good enough that we actually ended up taping events and selling the videos to other families! Although it is slightly inconvenient to use tapes, at least you can buy...
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  4.0

by: freelancepro
Recommended to buy: Yes

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Great features, digital photo mode and...
Cons
The weight is a bit much and the zoom...
 
 
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