Pros: Inexpensive, excellent picture and sound, features Cons: Less features than TRV120 had, no 8mm/Hi8 playback, no analog passthrough
The Sony DCR-TRV130 is a Digital 8™ camcorder. Which means that you can save money on tapes: Digital 8 camcorders use regular 8mm or Hi-8 tapes instead of MiniDV.
The Sony DCR-TRV130 is not exactly a replacement for...
Pros: Digital8 format, automatic modes for beginning videographers. Cons: Low-resolution CCD limits resolution, no manual focus ring, many more.
Spend more, get less. Not a very catchy slogan but, truth be told, that would accurately describe Sony's new entry-level Digital8 camcorder, the DCR-TRV130. Ostensibly, this 2001 model replaces last year's DCR-TRV120 at the bottom of the Digital8...
Pros: High definition, ease of use, crystal clear optics, great optical zoom, night vision. Cons: Eats tapes quickly, no macro, difficult manual focus, not backwards compatible w/ analog tapes.
The Sony DCR-TRV130 is an attractive camera that is very simple to use. I have owned an older Sony HI8 camera and loved the features of it. The similarities between them swayed my decision to buy the TRV130.
Pros: Excellent picture and sound quality. Very easy to use. Cons: Bulky. B/W viewfinder. No separate charger.
In 2002, why would anyone buy an analog camcorder? While they are a bit cheaper than digital, the price gap is rapidly shrinking. This Sony is an excellent choice for someone who wants an affordable digital camcorder.
Pros: Cheapest sony digital camera, easy to use, still has many options for the lowest line Cons: No software included for computer, no cables to connect to computer.
Unlike some of the other reviews, I would like to comment on the things I find annoying about this camcorder.
First:
When I went into the Sony store to purchase this camcorder, and began talking to the sales men he was very...
Pros: Picture quality, price Cons: A little bit big
I am a first time camcorder user and have wanted to buy a Sony for a long time. To me, two things are utmost important of a camcorder, picture quality and simple sturdy design. Let me get this straight first, TRV130 actually shoots much better pictures...
Pros: Easy to use; good video quality Cons: Bulky for its size; NOT backwards-compatible with analog 8mm
I was very disappointed when I first got the 130. I thought *all* Digital 8s were backwards-compatible to analog 8mm tapes of which I had several year's worth. Previous incarnations of Sony's 1xx series were compatible with analog, but now you have to...
Pros: resolution; all u need from CAMCORDER and cheap; night vision; Cons: could be smaller; manual focus is inconvinient; viewfinder is not adjustable for short sighted;
why TRV130?
I came to it by exclusion. Here's my logic:
1. why digital? I don't want the quality loss during copy or with time. So, analog camcorders may relax, I don't love them :)
2. MinidDV tapes store the same info but they are...
If you are looking for... by jekka_dt3000 ,Jul 23 '02
If you are looking for just shooting video and recording it on your VCR (VHS, SVHS), good bargain if you get it below $400 range. Otherwise go for at least DCR-TRV140.
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