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Sony Handycam DCR TRV285

Sony Handycam DCR TRV285
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alaScore 76

25 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 reviews of Sony Handycam DCR TRV285. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People are impressed by the reliability and image quality. The durability and portability also get good reviews, whereas many are negative about the viewfinder and control panel. Reviews are divided on the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony Handycam DCR TRV285 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 76/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Handycam DCR TRV285

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of Sony Handycam DCR TRV285 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the reliability and price. The durability and usability also get good feedback, but there are some critical views about the size and battery.

portability, usability, durability, price, reliability

control panel, viewfinder, battery, size

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony Handycam DCR TRV285

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of Sony Handycam DCR TRV285 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. There are some negative opinions about the price.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony DCR-TRV285E

 

reliable,

after moving house and got a new computer, ,,i must of lost my set up disc,,now i find it very difficult to get my cam to work on my computer,,in fact, it wont accept my cam,,and i cant find an automatic download driver?

Jul, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony DCR-TRV285E

 

any one can use,copy of movies to comp.tapes are available,can be used at any situation

hard to find batteries,cannot edit date and time when copping to comp as shown on camera screen

Mar, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony DCR-TRV285E

 

Looks great

too much technicality too many controls

Apr, 2011
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony DCR-TRV285E

 

excellent easy to use very clear picture?

none

Jan, 2006
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony DCR-TRV285E

 

Has a "night mode" and a good LCD screen

Too heavy

Jan, 2006
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Sony DCR-TRV285E

 

easy cam is great. great weight for hols.

Dec, 2005
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony DCR-TRV285E

 

I would tell anyone to practice with the product before going on holiday

Nov, 2005
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Sony DCR-TRV285E

 

Easy to use Simple instruction

Slightly big for little hands, struggle to fit around to use

Nov, 2005
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Sony DCR-TRV285E

 

very easy to use

low standard battery life

Nov, 2005
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony DCR-TRV285E

 

easy cam is great. great weight for hols

Reviewer left no comment

Oct, 2005
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