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Product summary
Specifications: Video input type: Camcorder ; Optical sensor type: CCD ; Optical zoom: 20 x ; See full specs
Price range: $399.99 check prices
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Editors' rating: 78
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 81 reviews of Sony DCR-TRV260 8mm Camcorder from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 73/100 and users 78/100. Comparing these reviews to 93020 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 78/100 = Good.
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Editors' rating: 100
CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Digital Camcorders. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of digital camcorder.
Exposure control
Every digital camcorder has a fully automatic mode that lets you simply point and shoot, but it's best to be able to adjust your exposure setting a little. Special shooting modes for capturing subjects lit by a spotlight or other specific sources can be helpful. For full control over exposure, you'll need a camera that lets you manually set both the aperture and the shutter speed. Advanced camcorders offer zebra stripes, which highlight overexposed areas with a striped pattern so that you can fine-tune exposure. Low-light performance is the Achilles' heel of many digital camcorders. Look for a model with a minimum lux rating of seven or lower. Many camcorders offer special low-light shooting modes, but they don't all work the same way. Some simply slow down the shutter speed so that you get full-color but impressionistic-looking footage. Others use an infrared emitter to capture greenish monochrome video in total darkness.
LCD and electronic viewfinder info
More pixels usually mean better viewfinder and LCD image quality. Look for a sharp LCD that's easy to see in bright light; adjustable screen brightness helps, too. The larger the LCD, the easier it will be to see (and the more power-hungry it will be); for all but ultracompact camcorders, look for at least 2.5 inches. An EVF that you can tilt with a diopter lever for adjusting focus will give you more shooting flexibility. Almost all EVFs and LCDs on consumer camcorders display color, although some video enthusiasts prefer black-and-white EVFs, which can make it easier to judge exposure. Touch-screen LCDs have begun to appear on a few consumer video cameras, usually for menu navigation and spot focusing. Some users find them convenient, while others prefer not to have to use the LCD to access camcorder controls.
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
"Great camera for extreme sport filming as well as nomal events"
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
"VERY sytrong bells and whistles for a camera at this price point."
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Sony Handycam DCR-TRV260:
$399.99
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