Sony CCDTRV66 Handycam Hi8 Camcorder

by Sony

Product Details

Product Manual [4.48mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 4.2 x 7.6 inches ; 1.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000JMNG
• Item model number: CCDTRV66
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,384 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Hi-8mm Handycam Vision camcorder w/stereo recording and playback. Hi8 XR Extended Resolution, up to 440 lines of resolution, 330X digital zoom, Nightshot, Infrared )Lux system, Spec. effects, 2 1/2" SwivelScreen color, LCD, and 16:9 recording mode.Laserlink connection. Image stabilization. remote

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent camcorder loaded with features, September 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Sony CCDTRV66 Handycam Hi8 Camcorder (Electronics)

I have been greatly impressed since I began using my TRV66. It has a wonderful picture, great effects and features. The night-vision thing is fun too! The titles, dates, image fading, and all the features listed in the description work great and allow you to make a wonderful recording.

17 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not quite digital, but well worth the money!, August 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Sony CCDTRV66 Handycam Hi8 Camcorder (Electronics)

This camera is simple to use and is full of some nice features. At this price, you get a lot of camera! Although I have yet to try the total darkness taping, I have taped in some very low light, with good results. My 1 year old daughter never knew that I filmed her as she was taking a nap! If you are looking for a camera that is easy to use and yet comes with some great features, look no further!

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Compact Camcorder, refuses to switch off or charge battery, December 28, 2001

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Vimal Rajamanur - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony CCDTRV66 Handycam Hi8 Camcorder (Electronics)

I've been using this camcorder for nearly two years. Bought it new in late 1999.

A year later, I noticed that the battery that it came with discharged if left in the camcorder, even if the camera is in the OFF position. I thought it was a battery problem & bought a new one, but same story.

As a camera, the picture is very good. No complaints on the audio pick-up either. Simple & easy connectivity to the TV for viewing or mastering to tape.

Latest problem is that in the OFF position, all the lights come on, & the battery doesn't charge. In the CAMERA position, the VTR lights come on.

I believe the problem lies with the CAMERA-OFF-VTR slider switch in the front, which seems to have been discontinued in later models. A friend with a similar SONY camcorder, using the same switch reported the exact same problems, as did one other user on some e-board.

Bottom line, not recommended as the slider switch seems to be problematic.