Sony CCDTRV37 Camcorder

by Sony

Product Details

Product Manual [2.34mb PDF]

• Item Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004S90J
• Item model number: CCD-TRV37
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,248 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Sony CCD-TR37 is Sony's most affordable camcorder. This model features a swiveling LCD monitor (2.5 inches) and records in 8mm video format using a 0.25-inch CCD light sensor with 270,000-pixel resolution. It provides 20x optical and 200x digital zoom to bring you closer to the action. The NightShot feature captures infrared images in total darkness (zero luxes). Audio features include high-fidelity mono recording and output as well as a built-in speaker for added convenience. The Sony CCD-TRV37 also offers six-mode program autoexposure and an array of fader and picture effects.

Other convenient features of the Sony CCD-TRV37 include a built-in video light, a Control-L (LANC) editing interface, 16:9 widescreen recording, edit search, and end search. With its rechargeable InfoLithium battery that includes an AccuPower meter, this camcorder offers long recording time.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

118 of 121 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Does a lot for a lot less than the rest..., May 6, 2000

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Annette J. Fago (Alexandria, Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony CCDTRV37 Camcorder (Electronics)

If your are looking for a less expensive camcorder that still offers some fun features, than the TRV-37 is the way to go...it's not Hi8 or digital...but it has a color LCD, offers some nice title and editing features, has the night vision option and is very comfortable to hold.

I tried to be realistic when making this purchase. Am I going to edit these tapes, do I need the stabilizer, do I want an LCD, what about the tape quality, how much do I want to spend?...in the end the TRV-37 was the best option for me...now that I have used it several times I am absolutely sure I made the right decision!

59 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Camera. Just missing a few extra features., October 12, 2000

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"ice1217" (Omaha, Ne) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony CCDTRV37 Camcorder (Electronics)

When I first started looking for a camcorder all I knew is I didn't want to spend the money on a digital one because the picture isn't as clear as even a 8mm camcorder relative to price...Because it's digital you get hazy or pixeled pictures on low end digital camcorders. When I finally went to purcahse a camcorder, it came between sony and canon. Canon had 2x more optical zoom and 300x more digital zoom, but the Sony had better picture and the camera just sat better in my hand. The buttons were placed in more manageable spots, except for the light switch. Anyhow, the picture on this camera is crystal clear, even when I use lower quality 8mm tapes. The only additional feature I would've liked it to have is a stablilizer... All in all it's a great camera that has the most important feature of all, GREAT PICTURE!

50 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Really nice camcorder...But one drawback., August 20, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Sony CCDTRV37 Camcorder (Electronics)

This is a great camera for the price. It has many useful functions that use to cost quite a bit more. The only problem I have with it is that you have to charge the battery on the camera itself. I'm sure this was just a way for Sony to cut their cost, and get people to buy more charger accessories. This kind of annoyed me when I opened the box, but the rest of the camera is great.