Sony DCR TRV 510

alaTest has collected and analyzed 23 user reviews of Sony DCR TRV 510 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the battery and zoom. The usability and image quality also get good reviews, whereas some have doubts about the durability.

The DCR-TRV510 is a Digital8 camcorder with a MSRP of $1299. Sony Digital8 records a digital signal onto standard 8mm or Hi8 tapes. Sony claims it is possible to record up to 500 lines of resolution on a Digital8 tape. The compression allows you to...

I purchased this camera (used, but like new) three years ago on ebay for 500 bucks, what a deal!!! I make 'how-to' videos. This is one of the few cameras that will convert analog to digital 'on-board' by connecting the a/v cables (those things with ...

This camcorder was purchased at near $1000 when they first came out. I bought it to replace an older Sony 8mm Handycam and still be able to use the old 8mm video and even move to digital.

I bought the Sony DCR TRV510 camcorder for several reasons. I continue enjoying it for most of these reasons. The large swivel screen is marvelous - and so is the color view-finder for the weak-batteried folks. I upgraded to an NP950 battery ($140)...

Sony has taken an interesting, unusual, and innovative approach to offering digital camcorders to compete in the consumer-level price range. In 1998, the Japanese consumer electronics giant brought out its line of Digital8 camcorders. These camcorders...

The Sony Digital Handycam DCR-TRV510 is the most useful product that a video person can have. It has two modes of operation that I found to be very useful.

The TRV510 is a great camcorder and goes great with Sony's R553DS PC computer and the Epson 870 (see my reviews). I purchased all three, and they work together flawlessly to view and transfer your new Digital 8 tapes, as well as your old analog 8mm...

I bought this camera after finding out that my hi end hi-8 Canon camcorder

This camcorder has all the features you'd ever need EXCEPT Macintosh compatibility. I purchased this camera to edit digital movies, and with Apples free program iMovie and a IEEE 1394 (not supplied with the camera), I had not problem downloading...

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