- Digital8 Handycam camcorder and digital still camera with 460,000-pixel CCD
- 20x optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 990x) with Super SteadyShot image stabilizer
- 2.5-inch rotating LCD and black-and-white viewfinder
- Low-light recording settings, built-In white LED light, and manual focus
- NP-FM30 InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery
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From the Manufacturer Who says you can’t afford digital? Sony’s DCR-TRV260 Digital8 Handycam camcorder gives you digital recording at an analog price. It features a huge 20X optical zoom lens, a big 2.5" SwivelScreen LCD display and the NightShot Plus zero-light recording system, all in a stylish, ultra-compact design. It even includes USB streaming capabilities, which transforms your camcorder into a webcam. Best of all, it records digitally on inexpensive 8mm and Hi8 video tapes, making it the perfect camcorder for anyone stepping up from analog.
DCR-TRV260 Digital8 Handycam, AC-L15 Power Adaptor/In Camera Charger, NP-FM30 InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery, A/V Cable, Lens Cap, USB Cable, Shoulder Strap, CD-ROM with USB Driver (Picture Package Software Ver. 1.0 for Sony).
 | Digital8 Video Recording: 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. |  | With a press of the Easy Handycam button, most of the advanced functions of the camcorder are "locked out" leaving only the buttons essential for recording operational. |
 | Sony's i.LINK DV (or MICROMV) interface gives you true digital-to-digital editing, without the "generation loss" of analog editing. And the i.LINK interface is compatible with a range of Sony digital VCRs, Sony edit controllers, and Sony PCs with editing software. |  | 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. |
 | With Sony's NightShot Infrared system you can capture natural looking video even when shooting in low light up to 10 feet away using the built-in infrared system. |  | SteadyShot Picture Stabilization smoothes and steadies your images without degrading picture quality. Sony does it with motion sensors --- a more accurate system than many other camcorders on the market. |
 | Stamina Power Management the combination of low power consumption and an optional InfoLithium battery give Sony Handycam models incredible operating time. To keep tabs on battery life, Sony's AccuPower meter displays the number of minutes remaining -- right in the viewfinder. |  | 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 in the viewfinder. |
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- 1/6" CCD Imager, 460K Pixels Gross
1/6" CCD imager with 290K (effective) pixels provides great detail and clarity, with exceptional analog video performance. - 20X Optical/990X 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 high-resolution 123K pixel LCD rotates up to 270-degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp detailed images for monitoring or playback. - 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-TRV260 can continuously record up to 12 hours on one complete charge, 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, 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, Monotone, Solarize, Slim, Stretch, Pastel and Mosaic. Effects available in Playback mode: Negative Art, Sepia, Black & White and Solarize. - End Search
Advances the video tape to the last 5 seconds of the recorded scene. This prevents accidentally recording over previous recorded videos. - Fader Effects
Enhance your personal videos by adding professional looking fader effects. Choose from Black, Mosaic, White and Monotone. - Titling
Add professional looking titles to your videos, select from 8 preset or 2 customized titles with up to 22 characters. - Built-In White LED Light
Brightens your videos when shooting in low light with low power consumption. - 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. - Manual Focus
Allows the user to determine the focus of their choosing by adjusting the cameras focus ring allowing more creativity and/or effects. Manual focusing also allows the user to control the cameras focus in difficult situations where either the subject or environment does not allow the cameras auto-focus to perform at an optimal level.
DCR-TRV260 Digital8 Handycam, AC-L15 Power Adaptor/In Camera Charger, NP-FM30 InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery, A/V Cable, Lens Cap, USB Cable, Shoulder Strap, CD-ROM with USB Driver (Picture Package Software Ver. 1.0 for Sony).
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True digital editing uplinks to compatible PC or VCR without sacrificing video quality. 2-1/2" Color LCD SwivelScreen with 270° rotation (123K pixels) Picture Package Software Broadcast live or recorded video with audio via the Internet with USB interface. Convert any analog NTSC video source to digital video via analog inputs. Super NightShot® Infrared lighting for capturing video even in low light. 1/6", 290K-pixel CCD imager. Auto/manual focus and 20X optical/990X digital zoom lens, 2-1/2" LCD. SteadyShot® picture stabilization. Includes AC adapter/in-camera charger, rechargeable InfoLithium® battery, A/V cable, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable and software. Shpg. wt. 6 lbs. SONDCRTRV260 SON-DCRTRV260 027242643086 2724264308 SONDCRTRV260 SON-DCRTRV260
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
46 of 47 people found the following review helpful
well let me start off by saying i am not a family guy, i bought this camera purely for college, meaning alot of night shots, alot of abuse and other things related to college...of course being in college price was a big deal since i am always broke.
i got this camera at a very good price ($275) and so far the camera is proved it's worthyness! i've taken it everywhere outdoors, indoors, sports events, race track use, etc etc.
The night shot is very useful and it works very well and the easycam option enables me to do everything with the touch of one ot two buttons.
it is not backward compatible true, but i don't have any older tapes from an older camera. This camera is therefore perfect for a first time camcorder user who wants price, functionalty and quality all in one.
all in all it is a very good camcorder
i got this camera at a very good price ($275) and so far the camera is proved it's worthyness! i've taken it everywhere outdoors, indoors, sports events, race track use, etc etc.
The night shot is very useful and it works very well and the easycam option enables me to do everything with the touch of one ot two buttons.
it is not backward compatible true, but i don't have any older tapes from an older camera. This camera is therefore perfect for a first time camcorder user who wants price, functionalty and quality all in one.
all in all it is a very good camcorder
45 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Someone stole my DCR-TRV240 camcorder, so I thought I'd purchase a DCR-TRV260 so that I could play my old Digital 8 tapes and continue converting my VHS tapes to digital. Big mistake! On the plus side, the TRV260 is somewhat smaller front-to-back than the TRV240. On the minus side: (1) The TRV 260 lacks the ability to make digital copies of VHS videotapes that the TRV 240 had. That is, the A/V jack is only "out," not "in/out." (2) There is no audio input jack or headphone jack, so you can't connect an external microphone or listen to the audio that you're recording. (3) There's no "Intelligent Accessory Shoe" so you can't connect an extra video light or a shotgun mike.
Since the DCRTRV250 mentioned in the February-March 2004 Amazon reviews is apparently no longer manufactured, if you're in the market for a new Digital8 camcorder, get the TRV 460 instead for $50 more. It has "Analog-to-Digital Conversion with Pass Through" (i.e., "Convert and/or record any analog NTSC video source to digital video via the analog inputs," even in real-time - which was not found on the TRV-250). In addition (and less important to me), the TRV-460 has the ability to record still pictures on a Memory Stick (instead of on the D8 tape), a remote control, and a "Touch Panel" LCD screen. The TRV460 still doesn't have #2 or #3 in the paragraph above, but at least it's closer to what I came to expect from the 240. When I receive my 460, I'm going to take all my analog and D8 videos and digitize them to a format readable by computers into the foreseeable future since VHS and D8 are both moribund. Buy the DCRTRV460 Digital8 Handycam Camcorder from Amazon.com!
26 of 29 people found the following review helpful
This model is NOT backward compatible with old analogue Hi8 tapes. That feature is not available until the 460. I was told at the store that it does, but I was not able to make it happen, and the people at Sony confirmed that it does NOT play old tapes.
So, if you need to be able to play them, you'll have to spend the extra $50 and buy the 460.
So, if you need to be able to play them, you'll have to spend the extra $50 and buy the 460.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Cool Camcorder. Easy to Use. Compact. Nightshot system is great too!
This camcorder was purchased to replace my 250. It is great! It has sony's nightspot system, and is really easy to use, and transfer digital images to my computer. Love it!
Published 4 months ago by C. FELDPAUSCH
Great Camcorder with nightspot...easy to use.
This camcorder is easy to use right out of the box. It has Sony's famous nightspot system, that allows you to record even with 0 lux, and makes great recordings with really good... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Kathina Stoneson
Sony Camcorder
This has proven easy to use, and it does a great job of capturing memories, including sound, and even does a good job in low light conditions. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Dejure
great product for the money
I have a DCRTRV280 camera that I had some trouble with, so I wanted to replace it with a refurbished model. The 260 is the immediate predecessor of the 280. Read more
Published on April 13, 2010 by Kenneth Sandberg
BUZZING SOUND
When I tried this out there was a buzzing sound that was picked up by the microphone and therefore it would not playback withou a buzzing sound. Read more
Published on October 9, 2005 by M. Tumbleton
Sony Handycam
I am happy with this camcorder. It is easy to use and the price was fair. Thank you.
Published on September 22, 2005 by Geno Meola
Don't Buy a Sony product
The camcorder was purchased as a Christmas present. We took it on a cruise in early January. After only a few days it gave us a moisture message and stopped working. Read more
Published on February 15, 2005 by Dreamer
Great camcorder for the price.
This camcorder is a great deal for the price. It has excellent night shot capabilities as well as a built in light that works great outdoors. Read more
Published on December 24, 2004 by S. Vines
Web Cam Review
I bought this to use solely as a web cam and that's all this review pertains to.
It works perfectly. You can use it with yahoo messenger or anywabcam.com, etc. Read more
It works perfectly. You can use it with yahoo messenger or anywabcam.com, etc. Read more
Published on December 5, 2004 by Nick Staff
NOT backward compatible
This model is NOT backward compatible with old analogue Hi8 tapes. So, if you have some old footage from your old analogue camcorder that you want to dump into the computer, this... Read more
Published on November 10, 2004 by T. Barnett
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