Sony CCDTRV87 Hi8 Camcorder

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• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B00004S90N
• Item model number: CCD-TRV87
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,888 in Camera & Photo (See Bestsellers in Camera & Photo)

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• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1973

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Sony CCD-TR87 offers image stabilization, a 2.5-inch swivel LCD screen, and Laser Link output. It records in Hi8 video format and uses a 0.25-inch CCD with 470,000 pixel pickup. This camera also provides a 20x optical/360x digital zoom to bring you closer to the action. The new NightShot with slow-shutter feature improves picture quality in the NightShot mode, allowing you to capture infrared images in total darkness (0 lux).

Audio features include high-fidelity stereo recording and output as well as a built-in speaker for added convenience. The Sony CCD-TRV87 also offers six-mode program autoexposure and an array of fader and picture effects. Equipped with Sony's Laser Link feature, you can just aim the Sony CCD-TRV87 at the LaserLink receiver on select Sony TVs from up to 16 feet away, press "Play," and enjoy your videos directly on your TV--without wires or cassette adapters.

Other convenient features of the Sony CCD-TRV87 include a built-in video light, Control-L (LANC) editing interface, 16:9 widescreen recording, edit search, and end search. With a rechargeable InfoLithium battery that features an AccuPower meter, this camcorder offers a long recording time.

Product Description

Experience the picture quality of Hi8 XR recording, the detail of a high-resolution image sensor and the fun of Super LaserLink wireless transmission. Enjoying great video on your television has never been this easy. With the Super LaserLink system, you no longer need to connect your camcorder to your TV or use clunky videocassette adaptors. This is Sony's most feature packed Hi8 camcorder. The CCDTRV87 features a high-resolution CCD with 470, 000 pixels, images are much sharper and finely detailed than those shot with regular 8mm and most other Hi8 camcorders.Another thing you don't need to worry about is holding the camcorder perfectly still. Sony's SteadyShot system uses sophisticated motion sensors to remove unwanted picture shake. With Sony's Hyper-Precision CCD image sensors, you're not sacrificing image size or picture quality. 2.5-inch LCD Viewscreen makes recording a snap by allowing you to see your recordings as you make them. It also makes recording events from difficult angles much simpler. Plus, you can watch your masterpiece after you've recorded it. Hi-Fi Stereo Audio Recording and Playback delivers wider dynamic range, no background tape hiss, reduced sound smearing, and better localization, for improved sonic performance. Sony's exclusive Hi8 XR can provide up to 440 lines of resolution, compared to 400 lines with other Hi8 Camcorders. Six Mode Program AE provides quick and easy setting for the proper exposure, shutter, and depth of field setting for a variety of environments. There are six modes: Portrait, Beach/Ski, Sports Lesson, Landscape, Spotlight, and Sunset/Moon. Stamina Power Management When you're out shooting the action, the last thing you want to see is the dreaded flashing battery indicator -the sign that you've got no power left. That's why Sony cut power consumption and extended battery life.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

57 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars So far so good, June 10, 2000

By	Kevin Madden (MA) - See all my reviews

Ok, I have owned this camcorder for about 3 weeks and it has performed very well so far. The quality of the picture is very good. The high quality of the night shot picture in total darkness was a big surprise. For 50 bucks the infared hookup to the tv or vcr was a good choice. I wish the LCD screen could be a bit bigger, 2.5 is a little small. 3 inch would have been better. A word of advice, If you get the camera from somewhere other than a Ciurcut City or Best Buy type store you can get a very good three year extended warranty for ALOT less than a big chain store. Don't kid yourself, these cameras will break and a one year standard warranty is not enuogh to cover your approx. $1000 investment.

37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not too shabby, July 25, 2000

By	J. Johnstone "chunkydrunky" (Hayward, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The picture seemed pretty grainy when i first started using it. After fiddling with the exposure it got better. Otherwise I really dig it. Nightshot works really well. Menus are pretty usable too. Only other thing is the battery only lasts about an hour. The 16.5 hour battery they talk about is sold separately for over $100.

52 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This will take you for an adventure you will never forget., April 23, 2000

By	Julie Harris (Petaluma, CA USA) - See all my reviews

I bought this a few months ago and found it very helpful when Iwent to Hawaii. The imiage stablization is a very nick feature tohave. I found that the night snot is the best feature i was able to zoom into the back of the cave and see all of the bats and stuff like that. I think the 2.5 in lcd you can live without because tou still can't have audio when you are record ing or doing playback, the good part is that it has outstanding A/V performace on your computer or tv. i think this is great for it's money. P.S. Digital i think is just a waste bucause when you are have the whole family over at your house they arent going to be looking at the texture of the concrete they are going to look at the nice smiles of the children's faces.