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Product summary
The Sony Handycam DCR-TRV280 is a Digital8-based, home-movie camcorder.Compared to other home-movie camcorders on the market, it is expensive at around $900.It comes with Sony Picture Package software.This camcorder weighs 1.8 pounds and has a sensor resolution of about 3 megapixels.
Specifications: Video input type: Camcorder ; Optical sensor type: CCD ; Optical zoom: 20 x ; See full specs
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Editors' rating: 82
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CNET product brief
Description: The Sony Handycam DCR-TRV280 is a Digital8-based, home-movie camcorder.Compared to other home-movie camcorders on the market, it is expensive at around $900.It comes with Sony Picture Package software.This camcorder weighs 1.8 pounds and has a sensor resolution of about 3 megapixels.
Pros: Provides manual focus control, whereas many camcorders have only auto-focus.Its 20x zoom lens provides a longer telephoto range than most other camcorders.
Cons: Has only a 2.5-inch viewscreen.This camcorder lacks a remote control, which can be handy for video playback.
Suitability: A home-movie camcorder, suited for family use.This camera's built-in light will make it easier to film in dim environments.
Value: Overall, this camcorder's price seems a bit steep, with respect to its features.
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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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Sony Handycam DCR-TRV280:
$440.00
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