Sony DCRTRV250 Digital8 Camcorder with 2.5" LCD, USB Streaming and Remote

Sony DCRTRV250 Digital8 Camcorder with 2.5" LCD, USB Streaming and Remote From Sony This item is not available for purchase from this store. 7 new or used available from $139.51 Average customer review:  (53 customer reviews)

Product Description

Get the advantages of digital technology and the affordability of Hi8 filming with this Sony digital camcorder. Its Digital8 recording format delivers 3 times the color bandwidth of VHS with significantly less video noise to record stunning sounds and images on inexpensive Hi8 tapes. Providing great clarity even up close, it has a 1/6" CCD with 290 effective/460 gross pixels and a 20X optical/700X digital zoom. 16-bit digital stereo recording offers the same outstanding sound quality as compact disc. Photo mode records still images. A 2-1/2", 123K-pixel LCD provides excellent viewing and rotates up to 270 degrees for comfortable filming. Bi-directional DV interface provides high-speed video/audio communication between the camcorder, digital VCR and/or PC. USB streaming allows you to broadcast live video via the Internet. Built-in light brightens poorly lit areas. NightShot infrared system captures images up to 10' away in total darkness. SteadyShot with built-in motion sensors helps you keep the frame stable. Displays battery info without powering on the camera. InfoLithium battery is not subject to life-shortening memory effect and may be recharged at any time. Features digital program editing, manual focusing, video recording with up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution, fader effects, auto exposure modes, picture effects, LP recording, titling and Pixela ImageMaker CD-ROM software. Comes with AC-L15 power adapter/in-camera charger, NP-FM30 InfoLithium rechargeable battery, RMT-814 wireless remote control with 2 AA batteries, USB cable, CD-ROM with USB driver, A/V cable, shoulder strap and lens cap. Compatible with Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP, and Macintosh OS 8.5.1-10.1(2). No. DCR-TRV250. 4Hx3-5/8Wx7-7/8L".

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #12114 in Camera & Photo
• Brand: Sony
• Model: ONCC-1
• Dimensions: 5.50 pounds
• Display size: 2.5

Features

• Digital8 camcorder with 20x optical and 700x digital zoom
• SteadyShot picture stabilization system
• 2.5 inch color LCD and black and white EVF
• NightShot infrared mode for lowlight shooting; built-in light, easy dubbing features
• USB streaming feature, can turn camcorder into a video conferencing tool or webcam

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
The value-priced Sony DCR-TRV250 camcorder delivers all the benefits of Digital8 recording quality in a smaller chassis. In addition to its crisp, clear digital video and stereo audio, the TRV250 can also stream live and recorded moving video to a PC via USB. Transfer video to your PC via iLink interface (also known as FireWire) to edit your masterpiece with the included software.
Image Stabilization
Sony's SteadyShot picture stabilization smoothes and steadies your images without degrading picture quality. Sony does it with motion sensors--a more accurate system than those used by many other camcorders on the market.
Optics

• 1/6-inch CCD with 460,000 gross pixels
• 20X optical zoom
• 700x digital zoom
• f1.6-f2.4
• Focal distance: 2.5-50mm
• Shutter speed: 1/60 to 1/4,000 (AE mode)

More Features
Now you can capture video even in total darkness. Sony's NightShot system uses infrared light to capture images invisible to the human eye. You can shoot subjects such as a sleeping baby up to 10 feet away in total darkness. With the optional HVL-IRC NightShot light, you can even capture images from up to 100 feet away.
Sony's Stamina power management system and InfoLithium battery give the TRV250 incredible operating time. To keep tabs on battery life, Sony's AccuPower meter displays the number of minutes remaining--right in the viewfinder.
The TRV250 features a 2.5-inch color LCD (123,000 pixels) and a black-and-white viewfinder. The USB streaming feature can turn the TRV250 into a video conferencing tool or a Webcam, with the ability to stream 320 x 240 pixel video at 30 frames per second (compatible only with Windows 98SE, 2000, Me, and XP).
Digital8 Format
Digital8 camcorders deliver high-quality digital video and audio, with up to 520 lines of horizontal resolution and either 12-bit or 16-bit PCM digital stereo audio. The Digital8 format also allows for digital recording on 8mm or Hi8 tapes--the most popular camcorder format in the U.S.
Size and Contents
The TRV250 measures 3.63 by 4.00 by 7.88 inches and weighs 1 pound 12 ounces. This package includes the TRV250 camcorder, power adaptor/in-camera charger (AC-L15), InfoLithium rechargeable battery (NP-FM30), wireless remote (RMT-814), AV cable, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, two AA batteries, and CD-ROM with PIXELA ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 and USB drivers.
From the Manufacturer
The DCR-TRV250 delivers all the benefits of Digital8 recording quality in a smaller chassis. And with the USB streaming feature, you can turn your camcorder into a video conferencing tool or webcam. Stream live and recorded moving video to a PC via USB! Make your own digital-quality movies. Stream and share content. This remarkably value-priced unit delivers amazingly crisp and clear Digital8 video, which allows you to transfer video to your personal computer via its iLINK DV input/output (iLINK DV interface cable sold separately).
Features include:

• 20X Optical/700X Digital Zoom: The optical zoom helps to bring the action up close 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.
• 2.5" SwivelScreen LCD Display (123K Pixels): Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The 123K pixel LCD rotates up to 270-degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp detailed images for monitoring or playback.
• SteadyShot Picture Stabilization System: Picture stabilization system that uses motion sensors to compensate for camera "shake" without compromising picture quality like some other digital stabilization systems.
• NightShot Infrared System: With Sony’s NightShot infrared system you can capture video even when shooting in total darkness (0 lux) up to 10 feet away using the built-in infrared system.
• Photo Mode: Using Sony’s unique Adaptive Frame Interpolation for better image quality, you can store hundreds of individual still images with 7 seconds of audio on the videotape.
• Digital8 System: Digital8 camcorders deliver high-quality digital video and audio. The new Digital8 system achieves stunning picture quality, with up to 520 lines of horizontal resolution, and records high-quality 12-bit or 16-bit PCM digital stereo audio. Digital8 camcorder's recording pattern allows digital recording on 8mm or Hi8 tapes -- the most popular camcorder format in the U.S. Digital8 camcorders are the evolution of the 8mm format. It is the only digital camcorder format that lets you fast forward to digital quality without leaving your analog past behind.
• 1/6" CCD 460K Pixels Gross: 1/6" CCD with 290K (effective) pixels provides great detail and clarity, with exceptional digital video performance (up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution).
• USB Streaming: Stay connected with family and friends by broadcasting live video with audio, via the Internet with the USB interface. You can even playback your favorite recorded scene stored on tape. It’s like having your own web camera or video conferencing system.
• Manual Focus: Allows the user to adjust the camera's focus, allowing more creativity and/or effects. Manual focusing also allows the user to control the camera's focus in difficult situations.
• i.LINK DV Interface (IEEE1394): A high-speed bi-directional digital video/audio communication between two compatible devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface, including camcorders, digital VTRs, capture cards and PCs.
• Built-In Light (3 Watt): Brightens your videos when shooting in low light situations.
• Battery Information: Battery information is momentarily displayed without having to power on the camcorder. Quickly access the battery's status by pressing the Battery Info button. The Recording Time Available is displayed in minutes, on either the LCD screen or viewfinder.
• InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower Meter System: Charge the battery at any time 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 the viewfinder or the LCD screen.
• Stamina Battery Power Management System: Using the optional NP-QM91D InfoLithium battery the DCR-TRV250 can record up to 11 Hours on one complete charge, providing extra long battery life.
• 12-Bit/16-Bit PCM Digital Stereo: 16-bit recording offers the same, outstanding sound quality as Compact Disc. 12-bit recording enables you to add an additional audio track with compatible audio dubbing equipment or i.LINK interface compatible computers.
• Digital Program Editing: Allows you to select a sequence of 20 scenes and controls dubbing via i.LINK to another i.LINK camcorder, or via infra-red remote to an analog VCR. Controls both Sony and other brand's camcorders and VCRs.
• Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes: Program AE modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Portrait, Beach and Ski, Sports Lesson, Landscape, Spotlight or Sunset & Moon modes.
• Picture Effects: Get creative when recording or playing back videos with Sony’s Picture Effect modes. Effects available in Camera mode: Negative Art, Sepia, Black & White, Solarize, Slim, Stretch, Pastel and Mosaic. Effects available in Playback mode: Negative Art, Sepia, Black and White and Solarize.