Features:
Digital8 Handycam camcorder and digital still camera with 460,000-pixel CCD
20x optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 990x) with Super SteadyShot image stabilizer
2.5-inch rotating LCD and black-and-white viewfinder
Low-light recording settings, built-In white LED light, and manual focus
NP-FM30 InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery
Accessories:
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Upgrade [OLD VERSION]
Sony NPFM50 InfoLithium Battery for Various Sony Camcorders & Digital Cameras
Sony LCS-VA60 Multi-Function Backpack for Most Digital Cameras and Camcorders
VideoWave 7 Professional
Sony ACCFM50A Camcorder Starter Kit (NP-FM50 M Series Battery & LCS-VA30 Bag)
Spotlight customer reviews:
Summary: BUZZING SOUND
Comment: When I tried this out there was a buzzing sound that was picked up by the microphone and therefore it would not playback withou a buzzing sound. I sent it off to Sony, as you said it had a 90 day warranty for labor and a one year warranty for parts. I need a copy of your original invoice when you purchased this to send them or the cost to fix it is $269.00.
Summary: Sony Handycam
Comment: I am happy with this camcorder. It is easy to use and the price was fair. Thank you.
Summary: Don't Buy a Sony product
Comment: The camcorder was purchased as a Christmas present. We took it on a cruise in early January. After only a few days it gave us a moisture message and stopped working. Sony claims we dropped it in water and wants over three times what we paid for the camera to repair it. We did not drop the camera in the water, we do not have films of our vacation. We are just out our recorded memories and $300. We will never recommend a Sony product to anyone.
Summary: Great camcorder for the price.
Comment: This camcorder is a great deal for the price. It has excellent night shot capabilities as well as a built in light that works great outdoors. It's lightweight and fits nicely in the palm of your hand. Great buy!
Summary: Web Cam Review
Comment: I bought this to use solely as a web cam and that's all this review pertains to.
It works perfectly. You can use it with yahoo messenger or anywabcam.com, etc. It's exactly what I wanted.
One thing though - some messenger programs, while they work with the camera, don't allow you to change the contrast and brightness settings from within their program.
If you have any issues setting it up as a webcam you can e-mail me at nick.staff@comcast.net.
Editorial reviews:
Who says you can't afford digital? Sony's DCR-TRV260 Digital8 Handycam camcorder gives you digital recording at an analog price. It features a huge 20X optical zoom lens, a big 2.5" SwivelScreen LCD display and the NightShot Plus zero-light recording system, all in a stylish, ultra-compact design. It even includes USB streaming capabilities, which transforms your camcorder into a webcam. Best of all, it records digitally on inexpensive 8mm and Hi8 video tapes, making it the perfect camcorder for anyone stepping up from analog.
