Sony DCR-TRV730 Digital8 Handycam Camcorder with Built-in Digital Still Mode
- price: $1,099.99
SKU: TRV730
Sales Rank: 6559
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Product Description
The Sony DCR-TRV730 is a full-featured Digital8 camcorder. Digital8 utilizes the digital video format, but records onto Hi8 tapes, and can play your old Hi8 and 8mm movies. The 18x optical (400x digital) zoom is combined with image stabilization, a boon since high zooms can lead to increased shakiness. Additionally, the DCR-TRV730 has a low-light shooting mode that allows for visibility in near darkness. An assortment of special effects and faders help give your footage a more professional feel. Also, a 16:9 widescreen-shooting mode lets you shoot movies in the same aspect ratio as Hollywood films.
The black-and-white EVF is adequate, but the large 2.5-inch color LCD monitor is the better bet for framing your shots. MPEG movies and digital stills can be recorded onto the accompanying 4 MB Memory Stick, which can then be downloaded to your computer via USB. Like all DV camcorders, the audio is recorded at CD quality levels--PCM digital stereo. Should you need more professional sound than the built-in mic provides, a mic input jack is located on the camcorder.
Because the DCR-TRV730 uses the DV format, you can download your footage to a computer for editing using an IEEE 1394 cable. Analog pass-through ports are built-in, letting you digitally archive all your old analog footage. Also included are a shoulder strap, lens cap, battery, AC adapter, and remote control.
Product Specification
- Binding:
- Electronics
- Brand:
- Sony
- Compatibility:
- PC Firewire
- DisplaySize:
- 2.5 inches
- EAN:
- 0027242587588
- Feature:
- Digital8 camcorder
18x optical, 500x digital zoom with digital image stabilization
2.5-inch color LCD monitor and monochrome EVF
Records 1152 x 864 digital stills onto included 4 MB Memory Stick media
Uses an included InfoLithium battery; also includes AC adapter, remote control, A/V cable, USB cable, CD-ROM software - FloppyDiskDriveDescription:
- None
- Label:
- Sony
- Manufacturer:
- Sony
- MaximumFocalLength:
- 73.8 millimeters
- MinimumFocalLength:
- 4.1 millimeters
- Model:
- TRV730
- OpticalZoom:
- 18 unknown-units
- Platform:
- Windows NT
Windows
Mac OS 9 and below
Mac OS X
Windows 2000 Server
Windows XP
Windows 98
Macintosh
Windows Me
PowerMac
Windows NT 5
Windows NT 4
Windows NT 3.5
Windows 2000 - ProductGroup:
- Photography
- Publisher:
- Sony
- Studio:
- Sony
- Title:
- Sony DCR-TRV730 Digital8 Handycam Camcorder with Built-in Digital Still Mode
- UPC:
- 027242587588
- Warranty:
- 1 year warranty
- MPN:
- DCR-TRV730
Customer Reviews
This Camcorder is the Fashizzle
I love this camcorder!I can get the close ups skinnaMAX can't touch.The zoom is top notch and the wide angle action catches the nips.I would recommend checking the manuel as it gives the down low you can't get just by trickin the gadget.The nightvision brings the dish to light and makes the digital quiver.I would encourage those who haven't to experience the Sony DCR-TRV730 for themselves....
12/29/2003 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews
Great features, good quality, horrible light tolerance
This camera obviously has great features at its reasonable price.The night vision is a very creative (however unnecissary) feature that I found to be fun to show to your friends however not needed for filming very often.Unfortunatly, you may find yourself using nightvision often because as you take stills in lower light conditions the quality decreases.This decrease is only noticed when looking at the pictures on a computer or on paper (or when looking at movies on a TV screen).However, this camera...
4/21/2002 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews
One of the best I have seen...
This is the first camcorder I have bought.I did a lot of research and finally decided to go with the Sony DCR-TRV730... and I am glad that I did.The picture is great!! Very crisp and clear DVD quality.It is very easy to use.Within 5 minutes, I had it setup and ready to use.The controls are intuitive and well placed.However I would suggest reading through the excellent manual when you have a chance to learn about all the features.The zoom is clear and the image stabilization works great.The night...
3/16/2002 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews
Great camera for someone not used to expensive cameras
Used this for school and we are finding it works very well, so well, that our own high school is using this type of camera for all use of cameras for the school. Very reliable, high quality camera with easy to understand feautures and an easy way to film and to hold as well. Did have problem with lighting and trying to pick up sound at the same time but still very good....
3/14/2002 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews
Great Camcorder
My comments on this camcorder are to help those who are not into specs but just plain English about this product.First, my dislikes about this camera is1.Black/White electric viewfinder - but the view is bright and clear2.Don't expect to take great clear 35mm quality still pictures. The print quality is a bit grainy. You are better off buying a separate camera for still pictures; but at times, it adds excitement having a still shot here and there on your video recordings.*Now, the good stuff* this...
2/25/2002 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews
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