Sony CCDTRV118 Hi8 Camcorder with 2.5" LCD | 
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| Brand: Sony
Category: Photography
Buy Used: $175.00
Rating:  15 reviews
Media: Electronics
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 20
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 50
Minimum Focal Length: 2.5
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 3.6 x 4
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: CCD-TRV118
Model: TRV118
UPC: 027242620681
EAN: 0027242620681
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Affordable Hi8 camcorder with 20x optical, 560x digital zoom | | • | 2.5 inch color LCD and black and white EVF | | • | NightShot infrared mode for lowlight shooting | | • | Built-in light, easy dubbing features | | • | Comes with NP-FM30 InfoLithium battery; Stamina power management system |
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| Accessories:
| • | Sony VCLTW25 Camcorder Twin Conversion Lens for DCRDVD201/301, DCRHC20/30/40, DCRPC109 | | • | Sony VCLHG2025 Telescopic Conversion Lens for DCR-DVD101, 201, 301, 105, 205, 305, DCR-HC21, 32, 43, 26, 36 & 46 Camcorders | | • | Sony LCMHCA Semi Hard Camcorder Carrying Case for DCRHC21/32/42 | | • | Sony LCSHCB Soft Carrying Case for DCR-HC20, 30, 40, 21, 32, 42, 26, 36 & 46 Camcorders | | • | Sony VCLSW04 Wide Angle Camcorder Conversion Lens for DCRHC20/30/40/65/85, DCRPC109/350 |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Product Description
Sony's compact, affordable CCD-TRV118 Handycam camcorder offers a great combination of Sony design, powerful features, and a low price. It features a 20x optical zoom, 560x digital zoom, a black-and-white viewfinder, and a 2.5-inch color swivel LCD (61,000 pixels). Optics
- 1/6-inch CCD with 320,000 gross pixels
- 20X optical zoom
- 560x digital zoom
- f1.6-f2.4
- Focal distance: 2.5-50mm
- Shutter speed: 1/60 to ,000 (AE Mode)
More Features
Now you can capture video even in total darkness. Sony's NightShot system uses infrared light to capture images invisible to the human eye. You can shoot subjects such as a sleeping baby at up to 10 feet away in total darkness. With the optional HVL-IRC NightShot light, you can even capture images from up to 100 feet away. Sony's Stamina power management system and InfoLithium battery give the TRV118 incredible operating time. To keep tabs on battery life, Sony's AccuPower meter displays the number of minutes remaining--right in the viewfinder Hi8 Format
In a world increasingly dominated by digital, Hi8 offers a refreshingly good format to shoot in. Despite the press that MiniDV, Digital8, and the new MicroMV have been getting, many people still prefer the tried and true Hi8. Hi8 offers the highest quality outside of digital, and is a good choice for everyday shooting. As long as you just want to document your family's life, and send videos to grandma, you aren't really giving anything up. Size, and Contents
The TRV118 measures 3.63 by 4.00 by 7.88 inches and weighs 1 pound 12 ounces. This package includes the TRV118 camcorder, power adaptor/in-camera charger (AC-L15), InfoLithium rechargeable battery (NP-FM30), mono AV cable, lens cap, and shoulder strap.
Product Description
Let Sony show you just how affordable a Handycam camcorder can be! With the CCD-TRV118, you get a great combination of Sony design, powerful features, and an unbelievably low price. It features a 2-1/2" SwivelScreen LCD with color viewfinder for accurate video framing that's easy on the eyes. It also includes the Nightshot 0 Lux system for precision recording, even in the dark! This camcorder comes with a built-in light, easy dubbing features and 20X optical/560X digital zoom.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 You can do better June 16, 2005
Axis (Tampa, FL USA)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
There are plenty of decent, basic Hi-8 cameras out there with nightshot and flipout LCD viewfinders. My advice? Get one of those.
My company uses the TRV118 to rent to customers because it's supposed to be easy to operate and pretty much dummy proof, but customers complain if they have to change a tape, and I don't blame them. I don't know who had the bright idea to put the tape door on the bottom of the camera, but I sure hope they're not working for Sony any more!
In order to change tapes (god forbid your daughter's dance recital is a minute longer than the standard 60 minutes) you have to remove the camera from the tripod, unscrew the base plate, pop the tapes and screw everything back together. And just that quick, you missed the debut performance of your own future Broadway star!
There's nothing Sony can do to make up for the frustration and lost moments used up changing tapes, except perhaps take it back and give you a coupon for a Canon ZR70MC MiniDV!
beware September 24, 2004
crystos (Cayon, Cayon Saint Kitts and Nevis)
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
now... i bought this cam not long at all maybe about six months now..... and well lets jus say it was cool at first it's not brodcast quality video or nuthin jus a simple camcorder. BUT!! now the camera doesn;t wanna work in camera mode i mean the camera shows a black and white blurry screen in the view finder and the lcd screen.
and the sony people aren't even tryin 2 help they tryin 2 sell me some official sony cleaner thing... look out when buying
 Great Start July 10, 2004
Marie (Abq., New Mexico)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This camera is a great start for any person who has never done filming before. The camcorder has many tecniques to experience with I am only 13 and I have never filmed before. This was a great choice for my first camera.
Decent camcorder April 13, 2004
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
Being the first camcorder that I have, I can't really compare this with others. However, this camcorder is pretty decent. It's small and lightweight thus great for travel companion. The playback quality is pretty good. It may look blurry if you watch it on the LCD, but looks much better when you plug it to your TV. It uses Hi-8 tape, which is more expensive compare to 8mm. The nightshot feature is not that great, it's blurry (black and white of course). So if you are buying this camcorder for its nightshot capability, I'd suggest browsing for a different one. The battery only lasts about 80-90 minutes (with LCD screen and non-continuous recording), and it takes about 2.5 hours to fully charge it.
Overall, it is still a good camcorder, especially for beginners and for daily use.
 Great little camera November 24, 2003
B. Purdin (United States)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I previously had a Sharp viewcam, but, after 4 years it went dead. I decided to stay with the Hi-8 because my old tapes were in Hi-8, and didn't want the extra expense of going digital. I am very happy with this camera. The night-shot is a great feature - it's really amazing, you can tape your baby sleeping in a pitch black room if you want. If you're looking for a Hi-8 camera, this is an excellent choice.
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