Sony Handycam CCD-TRV87 Hi-8 Analog Camcorder

Pros: Easy to handle and record. Quality stereo sound.
Cons: Awkward to hook up to TV. Too many features that go unused. Not for beginners.

My husband wanted a camcorder for Christmas and since I was buying it and knew absolutely nothing about the cameras, I went to Best Buy where the sales personnel are very knowledgeable. They had a wide selection that you could pick up move around and...

Pros: Beautiful Hi8 picture quality, loads of neat features
Cons: Onboard mike leaves something to be desired, manual focusing is tough, no accessory shoe.

Most of what follows is from my review of the So ny CCD-TRV67, the first camcorder I owned. I bought the step-up model CCD-TRV87 after just over a year of using the 67. I have altered my review where necessary to explain ...

Pros: Steady shot, LCD monitor, night shot
Cons: LCD screen is hard to see in bright sunlight

I knew absolutely nothing about camcorders when my son was born. Like most parents, we wanted to be able to capture all our little boy's firsts on camera. Since we really didn't know what to look for in a camera, we borrowed my dad's Sony for awhile....

Pros: Light, Small, Best Value, and Easy to Use
Cons: Its Electronic.......

Last year my parents house was broken in to and our video recorder was stolen. Once our insurance reimbursed them, my dad and I began researching new camcorders. We looked at Sony, RCA, Samsung, and Cannon brands and decided to go with Sony. It was...

Pros: great images, quality sound, easy to use and learn
Cons: none!

As soon as we found out our first child was on the way, my wife wanted to get a camcorder. I was skeptical. Camcorders can be expensive, and I wondered whether we really needed one. Now that I have had it for around 9 months, I don't how anyone...

Pros: Built in light, steady shot, night shot, 330 digital zoom
Cons: Can't charge battery and record at same time, menus get confusing

This is a great camcorder. All the features I wanted and at a reasonable price.

Pros:

1) Steady Shot - This camcorder has the best steady shot I've ever seen.

2) Side screen - It's a 2.5 inch side screen. The 2.5...

Pros: Small, easy, user friendly, stable, and joy to operate
Cons: LCD screen hard to see in daylight

With My X-mas bonus I went and picked up a Sony CCD-TRV43. I went there knowing exactly what I wanted. I needed something with image stabilization a high quality picture and I thought it would be good to have something with the different faders and...

Pros: Great image stabilization
Cons: LCD screen could be bigger

Sony’s CCD-TRV43 is a great camera for your money. With Hi8 recording this camera delivers great picture (320,000 pixels) and high quality sound. It is equipped with easy to use features like SteadyShot, NightShot and LaserLink Wireless Receiver. Other...

Pros: Useful features, Price
Cons: ??

I needed the camcorder for my baby boy who was born in last July.
So I looked all over, web sites and local stores, for the best possible camcorder without spending too much money. I needed money for diapers, formula, toys....

I picked...

Pros: Good picture quality, price, weight, looks
Cons: Small buttons, B&W viewfinder, No screen

Camcorders have always been viewed in my family as an extravagant toy. Something that is not essential to everyday life.
"A normal Camera is just as good" they exclaimed.
Well after seeing a few wedding videos and holiday films that other...

Pros: Analog video that rivals digital, crammed with every advanced feature Sony ever put into Hi8
Cons: Not trendy "teeny-weeny" size; since out of production is getting somewhat harder to find

This camcorder was introduced in 1999, which was in essence the "high water" mark year of the Sony analog camcorder line. Digital -- which had been introduced by Sony two years earlier -- took over the "top of the line" position the following year, which ...

Pros: Durable, easy learning curve, AWESOME picture quality, clear and crisp sound, ergonomic button placement.
Cons: Comes with a cheap battery, Included shoulder strap is pathetic, the on/off/VCR button is annoying.

After researching tons of camcorder websites, talking to tourists, and playing with all the models at Circuit City, I found this camera to be the perfect fit for me. I wanted something with a small form factor, very durable, excellent video, and sound...

Pros: Lots of fun features!
Cons: Brand name disappointment

This was supposed to be my replacement for getting my old 8mm camcorder ripped off. I got insurance money and went out and got Sony TRV-43. I loved it! It had a flip out screen (my old one didn't), and it was just as easy to use as my old camera....

Pros: Easy to hook up to other devices. Great for personal/semi professional use.
Cons: Pricey, since its a Sony. Some features won't get used. Viewscreen could be larger.

I use this camera for digital video. Although its not a digital video camera, Hi8 works fine for me. I use a video to firewire converter connected to my Mac, and I am able to import video very easily. I can also export my completed video to the camera,...

Pros: very high quality video and audio, lightweight, lots of features
Cons: not digital, but otherwise very very high quality picture and sound

This was the best camcorder I could find for the money in May 2000. This camcorder is well worth the price, and is easy to use, but with so many features, even an advanced user will appreciate it. I am glad to see that SONY models are coming down into...