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Sony CCD-TRV308 Hi-8

Sony CCD-TRV308 Hi-8
Sony CCD-TRV308 Hi-8Sony CCD-TRV308 Hi-8
alaScore 78

45 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 45 reviews of Sony CCD-TRV308 Hi-8. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People really like the size and image quality. The price and portability are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the reliability and battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony CCD-TRV308 Hi-8 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony CCD-TRV308 Hi-8

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 35 user reviews of Sony CCD-TRV308 Hi-8 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People really like the battery and price. The image quality and usability are also mentioned favorably. There are some less positive views about the reliability.

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (pcphotoreview.com)

Sony CCD-TRV308 Hi-8

 
Dec, 2003
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Have fun with your Handycam!

 

I have had this camera for about four months now and I have really enjoyed my time with it. It's an excellent choice for families or single people who can't afford more but still want a small, "handy" camcorder to capture memories on tape.

affordable, good quality picture, night vision, battery charges quickly

short battery life, zooming out angle not wide enough

Mar, 2003
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great middle priced videocamera

 

I take this thing everywhere with me. It's been to sandy islands off the Georgia coast, out in the snow and rain in Massachusetts, and is used often. The video quality is excellent, and the zoom is impressive. I know some other models have a longer...

Small, great video quality, good battery life, color LCD screen rules, good zoom, NIGHTVISION

Nothing really, for the price that's why I bought it, I liked everything

Mar, 2003
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Very well built camcorder by SONY.

 

I recently bought a Sony CCD-TRV308 Hi8 Camcorder.So far so good.I have been a Sony fan for a long time,because Japanese products are known to last forever and are very well built.e.g. Toyota,Honda,Nissan etc..Back to the Camcorder,It comes with a ...

A lot of effects,its a SONY.Easy to use

Short battery life.kind of bulky

Feb, 2003
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Now we can focus on family.

 

We have wanted a camcorder for some time now, and finally decided to go ahead. The options and features out there are formidable.

Affordable, high quality, entry level camcorder with everything you need. Excellent Value

Batteries are pricey, wide angle could be wider

Jan, 2003
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Nice Hi 8mm Camcorder

 

It's easy to be confused by what's out there now in camcorders. VHS-C, Hi 8, Digital 8, mini DV etc. I picked the Hi 8 format because the picture quality is good and the price was reasonable for what we are using it for. We are not currently...

Easy to operate good resolution, 0 lux infrared mode

Not a high end digital quality picture Cannot use VCR tape adapter to play

Dec, 2002
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Nice video camera!

 

I got this camera as a self-purchase about a year ago. Since then I have recorded everything on many trips me and my friends have been on. Recording is so easy with this little camera, and it's so light it can be carried almost anywhere.

Great video camera... nice video, nice sound, great features

Cant watch videos with a VCR, must have video plugs on TV

Dec, 2002
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

I Spy!!!

 

This video camera is certainly not the best out there...yet it is not the worst. I would say that this video camera gives you the middle ground features and also the middle ground price. This was the determining factor that resulted into the purchase...

Night Vision (0 Lux), Steady Shot, Halogen Lamp, 460X zoom, Affordable

Not Digital, Capacity of Included Battery, Sony batteries devastatingly expensive

Nov, 2002
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great Hi8 Camera!!

 

I brought this camera a couple months ago and it is everything I need. It isn't a digitial camera, but it is the closest thing to one.

Great Camera for the price

battery doesn't last long, but you can buy another one

Sep, 2002
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Best value for your video dollar!

 

FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE:

light weight, affordable, lot's of features for the money, easy to use

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Jun, 2002
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