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Product Details
Sony Digital8 Handycam Camcorder, Model DCRTRV280 Go digital… Capture high-quality digital audio and video with Sony’s DCR-TRV280 Digital8® Handycam® camcorder. The DCR-TRV280 features Digital8® recording for 3X the color bandwidth of VHS, providing you with stunning video performance. The CCD imager captures clear and detailed images for consistently outstanding image quality. With Sony’s NightShot® Plus infrared system you can capture natural looking video, even when shooting in low light. Don’t let its compact design fool you, the DCR-TRV280 carries great power with the Stamina® battery power management system, which allows you to continuously record for up to 12 hours on a single full charge1. Editing and sharing hours of video is easy with the i.LINK®2 DV interface, which allows you to easily connect your camcorder to your TV or PC. Key Features: - 1/6" CCD Imager with 290K effective pixels
- 20X optical zoom lens with 990X digital zoom
- 2.5" SwivelScreen™ LCD display1
- SteadyShot® picture stabilization system
- NightShot® Plus infrared system
Features: - Digital8® Recording
The Digital8® recording format delivers 3X the color bandwidth of VHS with significantly less video noise providing stunning video performance. Digital8 records digital audio and video comparable to MiniDV on affordable Hi8 tapes. - 1/6" CCD Imager, 460K Pixels Gross
1/6" CCD Imager with 290K (effective) pixels provides great detail and clarity along with outstanding digital video performance. - 20X Optical/990X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition the Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms. - SteadyShot® Picture Stabilization System
Picture stabilization system that uses motion sensors to detect and compensate for camera “shake" without compromising picture quality like some other digital stabilization systems. - 2.5" SwivelScreen™ LCD Display1 (123K Pixels)
Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The high resolution 123K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. - USB Streaming
Stay connected to family and friends by broadcasting live video with audio over the internet using the USB interface. You can even playback your favorite recorded scene on the camcorder’s tape. It’s like having your own video conferencing system. - i.LINK®2 DV Interface
A digital high-speed bi-directional interface which provides Audio/Video communication between two compatible devices. This connection allows for pure digital transfer between devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface, such as camcorders, digital VTRs, capture cards and PCs3. - InfoLithium® Battery with AccuPower™ Meter System4
Charge the battery at anytime because unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony’s rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening “memory effect". Sony’s exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in either the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. - Multi-Language Menu
Change the menu display from English to English (Simplified), Canadian French, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean or Traditional Chinese. - Easy Dubbing
Connect the Handycam camcorder to a VCR to effortlessly make VHS copies of your home videos. The camcorder can control up to 59 brands of VCRs. - NightShot® Plus Infrared System
With Sony’s NightShot® Infrared System you can capture natural looking video, even when shooting in low light. Record subjects up to 10 feet away using the built-in infrared system, but without the overall monochrome color common with earlier low-light recording systems. - Stamina® Battery Power Management System
Using the optional NP-QM91D InfoLithium® Battery, the DCR-TRV280 can continuously record for up to 12 hours on a single full charge5, providing extra long battery life. - Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes
Program AE modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Portrait, Beach & Ski, Sports Lesson, Landscape, Spotlight or Sunset & Moon modes. - Picture Effects
Get creative when recording or playing back your videos with Sony’s Picture Effect Modes. Effects available in Camera mode: Negative Art, Sepia, Monotone, Solarize, Slim, Stretch, Pastel and Mosaic. - End Search
Automatically advances the video tape to the last 5 seconds of the recorded scene. This prevents accidentally recording over previously recorded videos. - Fader Effects
Enhance your personal videos by adding professional looking fader effects. Choose from Black, Mosaic, White, Monotone and Stripe. - Titling
Add professional looking titles to your video. Select from 8 presets, or customize 2 titles with up to 22 characters. - Battery Information
At the touch of a button, battery information is displayed on the LCD screen when charging and when the camcorder is turned off. The display will show how much the battery is charged, in 10% increments and the recordable time left when using the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. - Photo Mode
Using Sony’s Adaptive Frame Interpolation for better image quality, you can store hundreds of individual still images with 7 seconds of audio on the videotape. - Built-In White LED Light
Brighten your video, and reduce shadows when shooting in low-light situations. The LED light uses considerably less power than bulb-based light systems, with the same light output. - Manual Focus
Allows the user to manually adjust the focus of the camcorder using the dial. Manual focusing also allows the user to control the focus in difficult situations where either the environment or the subject does not allow the camcorder’s auto focus to perform optimally, such as when shooting through a window or in a crowded environment. - Easy Handycam® Button
Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people, so with a press of the Easy Handycam® button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder are “locked out" leaving only the buttons essential for recording operational. Specifications: - Imaging Device: 1/6" 460K Gross Pixel CCD
- Video Actual: 290K Pixels
- F: 1.6 – 2.4
- Focal Distance: 2.5 – 50mm
- 35mm Conversion: 42 – 840mm
- Filter Diameter: 37mm
- Optical Zoom: 20X
- Digital Zoom: 990X
- Focusing: Full Range Auto/Manual (Dial)
- SteadyShot® Image Stabilization: Yes
- Minimum Illumination: 4 Lux (0 Lux with NightShot® Infrared System)
- NightShot® Infrared System: NightShot® Plus
- Shutter Speed: 1/60 – 1/4000 (AE Mode)
- Viewfinder: Black and White, 90K Pixels
- LCD: 2.5" Color1 (123K)
- Video Input/Output: No/Yes (Special)
- Audio Input/Output: No/Yes (Stereo, Special)
- USB: Yes
- USB Streaming: Yes
- White Balance: Auto
- Exposure: Yes, Dial (24 Steps)
- Power Consumption (VF/LCD/VF+LCD): 2.5W/3.4W/3.6W
- Supplied Accessories:
- AC-L15 Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger
- NP-FM30 InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery
- AV Cable
- USB Cable
- Lens Cap
- Shoulder Strap
- CD-ROM with USB Driver (PicturePackage™ Software Ver. 1.5 for Sony)
Approximate Dimensions: - Width: 3 3/8"
- Height: 3 7/8"
- Depth: 6"
Approximate Weight: - Unit (w/out Tape and Battery): 4.85 oz
- Shipping: 5 lbs
Warranty Information: - Manufacturer's Warranty(authorized online retailer):
- 1 Year Parts / 90 Days Labor
- 4 Year Extended Service Warranty: Click here for details
Download Files (.pdf): Manufacturer's Model Number: DCR-TRV280 Footnotes: - ©2004 Sony Electronics Inc.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, AccuPower, Advanced HAD, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLithium, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Picture Package, Remote Commander, SteadyShot, SwivelScreen, and worryfreedigital are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. PictBridge is a trademark of CIPA. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.
iLINK/ IEEE 1394 Cables
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Reviews
PRODUCT REVIEW SUMMARY
Average Customer Rating: (based on 6 review)
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
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Pros:
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Great Picture Quality (6), Great Features (5), Simple Controls (5), Versatile (5), Durable (4), Great Sound (4) |
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Best Uses:
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Home (6), Special Events (4), Office (3), Travel (3) |
REVIEWED BY 6 CUSTOMERS
Displaying Reviews 1 - 6 of 6
So far, so good!!
By Kid Scott Rocks! Go Spurs! from San Antonio on 05/31/2007.
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Pros:
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Durable, Simple Controls, Great Features, Versatile, Great Picture Quality |
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Home, Office |
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Parent |
It's a good product for the price. Also, I mainly needed something to play my old 8mm tapes. I plan to transfer them to my hard drive using this camcorder and then to DVD's. It is supposed to have that capability, but I haven't tried yet. [...]
I would buy this product again and again
By Beagle B from Asheville, NC on 05/25/2007.
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Describe Yourself:
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Parent, Tech Savvy, Video Hobbyest |
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Pros:
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Simple Controls, Great Sound, Great Picture Quality, Versatile, Great Features |
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Best Uses:
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Special Events, Home, Office, Travel |
This camcorder model was just what I wanted and needed. It is simple to operate and meets my needs. It doesn't have lots of bells and whistles but does have many extra nice features. The video quality is excellent when capturing using a firewire connection for burning DVDs on a computer. The software that came with the unit is about useless but downloading (capturing) works well with Nero 7 and Roxio DVD 9.
Good Deal...Great Solution to Problem
By Lezah from Chicagoland Area on 04/9/2007.
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Pros:
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Great Sound, Durable, Great Picture Quality, Versatile |
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Best Uses:
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Home |
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Cons:
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Lacking remote to operate, Function Buttons small |
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Tech Savvy |
This was just what I needed to begin the transfer of many old memories stored on 8mm tapes to DVD. My old camcorder got moisture inside and it was too expensive to have it repaired. I thought my dozens of tapes would be lost forever. This was a great deal to help we make my transfers. I can also use it to record new memories.
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By quickie from md on 02/25/2007.
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Hobbyist/Enthusiast |
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Home, Special Events |
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Versatile, Great Features, Durable, Great Picture Quality, Simple Controls, Great Sound |
very good
Everything you need, nothing you don't!
By Janie from Iowa on 12/5/2006.
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Pros:
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Great Features, Versatile, Simple Controls, Durable, Great Picture Quality, Great Sound |
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Office, Special Events, Home, Travel |
I decided to buy the TRV280 for my nephew for Christmas after comparing it to the TRV138 because of the image stabilization feature, the USB and ilink features, and the video inputs which the 138 doesn't have. This is a camera a novice can be comfortable with and can quickly graduate to using/appreciating the features I mentioned. The extra things on the TRV380 don't improve the picture or the fun of using the camera, so I couldn't see spending the money. I ordered the TRV280 online based on a comparison of features and price and based on my trust in Sony. After seeing it and testing it out for my nephew, I bought two more,one for his brother and one for his sister,all older teens,their first camcorders. I'd be happy with this myself if I didn't already have an older Sony TRV340 which I love.
Great camera, affordable price
By Mimi from Arkansas on 07/19/2006.
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Great Features, Simple Controls, Great Picture Quality |
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Special Events, Travel, Home |
Bought this before my daughter's wedding. A total of 3 people operated it during the wedding. We got some great footage. Love the ease of operation and fade features.
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