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Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DCR-TRV480
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Product Summary
Sony Handycam DCR-TRV480
price range: $599.99
With its ability to play and transfer your old tapes, the Sony Handycam DCR-TRV480 is an attractive choice if you're upgrading from an 8mm or Hi8 camcorder. But if you don't need 8mm or Hi8 compatibility, competing MiniDV cameras offer superior performance in much smaller packages.
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- Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 10 reviews
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5 out of 6 people found this review helpful
by SANDEE54 on February 25, 2005
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
"File output format is .avi..."
by ypsu on May 29, 2005
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4 out of 6 people found this review helpful
by Shawzy on August 20, 2005
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
"Great Camcorder, bad software"
by bunny56 on August 29, 2005
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
"Is EXACTLY what I was looking for in design and reliability."
by getsteppin on August 12, 2005
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number: DCR-TRV480
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 990 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/6"
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Min Illumination 0 lux
- Digital Video Format MPEG EX
- Special Effects Sepia, Still, Trail, Mosaic, Pastel, Monotone, Old Movie, Flash Motion, Negative Art, Solarization, Luminance Key, Low Shutter Speed (LSS)
- Image Stabilizer Electronic (Steady Shot)
- Digital Scene Transition Random, Wipe fader, Black fader, White fader, Mosaic fader, Overlap fader, Monotone fader
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode, Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Landscape, Spotlight, Beach & ski, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Sunset & moon
- White Balance Automatic
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Exposure Metering Spot, Matrix
- Camera Flash None
- Webcam Capability Yes
Main Features
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture MPEG - 320 x 240, MPEG - 160 x 112
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory None
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage JPEG 640 x 480
- Media Type Digital8
- Recording Speed LP, SP
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 2.5 mm - 50 mm - F/1.6-2.4
- Focal Length 2.5 mm - 50 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.6-2.4
- Optical Zoom 20 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 2.5 mm
- Max focal length 50 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Filter Size 37 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 42 - 840 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- DV input Yes
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features Built-in speaker, PictBridge support, Touch-screen control, Backlight compensation, Analog to digital conversion with pass through
- Built-in Light Yes
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Package
- Included Accessories Lens cap, Camcorder shoulder strap
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Resolution 90,000 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick Pro
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included A/V cable, USB cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-FM30
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 700 mAh ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating (270°)
- Display Format 123,000 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Black & white
Physical Characteristics
- Width 3.3 in
- Depth 5.9 in
- Height 3.9 in
- Weight 1.8 lbs
Manufacturer info
- Sony
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.sonystyle.com
- Address: 16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA. 92127
- Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790
