Features:
Compact Hi8 Handycam camcorder with 320,000-pixel CCD
20x optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 990x) with manual focus
2.5-inch rotating LCD and black-and-white viewfinder
Low-light recording settings and built-in white LED light
NP-FM30 InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery
Accessories:
Sony ACCFM50S Handycam Starter Kit
Sony VCL0637S Wide Conversion Lens x0.6 for 37mm Diameter Lenses
Sony ACCFM50A Camcorder Starter Kit (NP-FM50 M Series Battery & LCS-VA30 Bag)
Sony VFR37NK Filter Kit for 37mm, ND Filter & Protector
Sony VCTTK1 Pocket Tripod for Sony Camcorders
Spotlight customer reviews:
Summary: Another well made product by Sony
Comment: Well, considering this is a discontinued item I won't go in to great detail. Sony products may be a little more expensive than comparable items but you can always count on them to work well and this camcorder is no exception. Have owned it for 4 years with absolutely no problems and still use it.
Summary: Disapointed
Comment: Only used a few times before started not working. Keeps saying reinsert tape. If I take the battery off for a few minuets it works some times but never know when or for how long!
Summary: No Manual White Balance
Comment: This Camcorder is useless. Has alot of extras but when working on a video for my AV class I when to set up the white balance and found that it's auto. When compared to one with manual WB this camera sucks. Pictures are all different colors from blue to yellow. Manual WB is a basic standard on all camera and camcorder so why was it left off this one? I would give or suggest this camcorder to any one, I'd look for another, just in case you plan on editing your color don't change from shot to shot. This is a worthless camcorder.
Summary: Very Impressive
Comment: I have had this camcorder since October of '04, and I have only complained about one thing: not being able to hook it up to a computer through USB. Other than that, this is a very cool li'l camera that shoots good quality images. I shot video at a party for a music video with it once, and am currently using it to make a film I wrote. This is a very handy camcoreder indded, and I would recommend it to just anyone who wants to capture some fun times. I only recommend that you buy lots of tapes--it's just fun to waste tape on recording random crap sometimes!
Summary: Perfect choice for something easy to use
Comment: After toying with the idead of getting a camcorder, I recently bought this Sony camcorder about a week ago. Out of all the ones I've researched this one seemed to be the easiest to use. I've never used a camcorder before and I was able to use this without looking through the manual. Every feature on the camcorder is clear as day to use. If you are just looking for something simply to use that has features that ANYONE can operate, this is the camera for you.
Editorial reviews:
Saving treasured moments should never cost a fortune. With the Sony CCD-TRV128 Hi8 Handycam camcorder, you get most of the high-end features you would expect from a top-of-the-line camcorder, such as a 2.5" SwivelScreen LCD display, a huge 20X optical zoom and NightShot Plus infrared recording system, all for an unbelievably low price. It even includes the new Easy Handycam feature, which automates most of the camcorder's processes and makes videotaping a snap.
