Sony Handycam DCR-TRV310E Digital-8 Camcorder

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(4.40 out of 5) from 34 reviews

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Picture This.

(4.00 out of 5) by luckydoc on Dec 2, 2002

Pros: Lots of good features, small and lightweight unit.
Cons: Not the latest technology. Long lasting battery optional.
The Bottom Line: There are newer and more sophisticated units on the market. but this one suits all mt needs.

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Crisp and EZ - like a frozen pizza!

(5.00 out of 5) by ratethis on Jul 1, 2001

Pros: EZ to use - crisp pictures!
Cons: A bit bulky (especially with optional longer-life battery).
The Bottom Line: Easy to use, great quality -- what more could you ask for?

I've owned the TRV310 for over a year now and find it to be a great camcorder. The film quality is ...
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A very good camcorder!

(4.00 out of 5) by tc_from_gc on Jun 23, 2001

Pros: Large 3.5" LCD, great quality, great zoom, SteadyShot and NightShot, IR Receiver compatible, digital stills.
Cons: Kind of bulky, slow rewind, B/W viewfinder.
The Bottom Line: I would definitely recommend this camcorder due to its performance in the conditions I have put it through and the quality of video and sound that it captures.

I received this camcorder as a gift for Christmas 1999. It was easy to use right out of the box, th ...
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DCR-TRV310 Digital8 Camcorder / Still Camera

(4.00 out of 5) by dkozin on Apr 20, 2001

Pros: Excellent picture, looks, features
Cons: Digital8 is not widely supported
The Bottom Line: You can save on tapes, have backward compatibility with your existing recordings and still get digital recording quality and longevity.

The Digital8 Sony DCR-TRV310 uses regular 8mm or Hi-8 tapes instead of MiniDV but reco ...
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A lot of camcorder for less cash

(4.00 out of 5) by Ahab1973 on Apr 11, 2001

Pros: Relatively inexpensive, Infolithium battery, PC connectivity, lots of features.
Cons: Problems with color accuracy when used indoors.
The Bottom Line: If you're shopping for a new camcorder and you want to go digital without breaking the bank, Sony offers a way to do this.

When writing reviews on camcorders, I'm working under the assumption that most people who are shoppi ...
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