| Sony DCRTRV70 MiniDV 2MP Camcorder with 2.5"LCD, Memory Stick, and Networking Capability | 
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| Brand: Sony
Category: Photography
List Price: $2,075.56
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (11 reviews)
Sales Rank: 48327
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 10
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 45
Minimum Focal Length: 4.5
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 6.8 x 2.8 x 3.5
MPN: DCRTRV70
Model: TRV70
UPC: 027242622081
EAN: 0027242622081
ASIN: B000087LII
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Nice Camcorder March 31, 2004
I purchased this camcorder for interviews and life's fun quirky moments. I am not a camera and film guy, but this camcorder was easy to learn and it has great picture quality. After using it for a few hours I had most of it figured out.
Some Tips:-you will need a better battery if you plan on using this camera for longer periods of time. The sony web site has plenty of batteries and has the camera accessory compatibility guide so you don't buy the wrong things. -the software bundled with this camera is a throw away. If you want to edit and create great family video you will want to go with better software. There are so many software titles. You may want to research a few, to tailor to you editing needs. -many people complain about the included memory stick. They are right it's crap you will need at least 32mb and above to take advantage of the still camera capability of this camera. -this camera as with any camera functions best with a clean lens. Be sure to cover your lens at all times when not in use. And clean it with the recommended lens cloth. -the camera dose not come with a protective bag you will need to get one. The bag you get should reflect what you will use this camera for. If your just going to shoot vacation and family video you will need a lighter bag. If you take it hiking and mountain climbing you will need a more heavy duty bag. Make sure to take note of the camera's width, height, and depth to make sure you get the right sized bag. -always use the included neck strap when ever possible. It will prevent the camera from falling on the ground and breaking should you happen to slip. -as with all electronics keep this away from liquids they don't mix well. some features: -this camcorder has a 2.5inch lcd screen. for some bigger is better, if you want bigger go with the TRV-80 which has a 3.5inch lcd screen. -this camera comes with video out ports, a headphone jack for private listening. It also features an s-video port for connecting to newer TV's and VCR/DVD players (s-video provides better viewing quality) You will have to buy an s-video cable.It comes with the standard USB port and wire. It also has a firewire port (you will have to buy the firewire separate).
It has a 10x zoom, touch screen display (which I think is neat).It has a 2mp digital still camera function as well. So you can take digital still pictures. I'm sure i'm missing some features. Read some other reviews to get some more professional views. 4 Stars Hope you enjoy your new camcorder.
An excellent piece of electronic! March 26, 2004
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
The Sony DCR-TRV70 camcorder is definitely a masterpiece!This camcorder is equiped with almost all of Sony's technology in the making of camcorders. I'm pretty sure you have seen all of its features on the official Sony website, so I'll not mention its functions and specifications here. But just to name a few of the major advantages of this camcorder: 2 megapixels; integrated network function; super nightshot; automatic pop-up flash for still pictures; and manual focus ring.
I've purchased this product and I have been having a lot of fun with it! It's great for the people who just want to point and shoot, but at the same time, it's also great for those who would like to play around with its enormous functions and features. The only cons about this product, like many people mentioned, it only comes with a 8mb memory stick. However, there are compensations for that: First (the obvious one), buy a larger memory stick! Second, you can change the size of your capturing pics- from 1600x1200 FINE to 640x480 FINE. These pictures' qualities will stay the same, it is their sizes that are changed. By doing this, you can take about 50 pictures comparing to the 8 in 1600x1200 size setting.
Many people often complained about the filming picture quality in low light settings, but I disagree. This camcorder is almost second to none in low ight performance. Comparing to JVC's products, it performs much better. What would you expect a camcorder to do without light? So far, I havent seen a camcorder that does a better job than the TRV70 in either low light performace or complete darkness! Many pictures of the TRV70 on the internet often give viewers the impression of a much larger size than many other sony camcorders, such as the PC-330 (shown no larger than the size of a hand) and the PC-120 (shown with a tennis ball). But dont let this fool you. Go to your local retailers that actually have the TRV70 on display. Trust me, when you see it, you'll be shocked. You'll feel like that you've been fooled. I did the comparison, the TRV70 is not much larger than the PC330, a lot of people say it's even smaller! Nevertheless, its weight can be stressful for some people if holding it for too long. Why not get the Sony DCR-TRV80 for $200 more? The TRV80 has a bigger screen => 3.5!
This is why this $200 is NOT worth it: Bigger screen means bigger power consumption! Bigger power consumption means batteries with bigger capacities! Bigger capacity batteries mean MORE MONEY!!! And besides, The TRV80 only comes with a 120 minutes battery, the same with the TRV70. Moreover, many times you can't even use your LCD screen in outside because of its over brightness.
The sad news about the TRV70 is that it has been discontinued in 2004. But I'm pretty sure you can still buy it from many online
stores for many of them (most of them) still have it in stock! The bottom line is choose the right camcorder. If you want to capture precious memories and moments, then capture them with one that can captures the best-- the Sony DCR-TRV70. Its compact features and excellent lens are second to none in the field of consumer camcorders. The best thing is that right now, its price is dropping everywhere, yes, even in retailer stores!
The great Sony DCRTRV70 Mimi Camcorder October 6, 2003
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
THANK YOU SONY!!!! I PURCHASED THIS CAM WITH NO $$ LIMITS. IT IS THE BEST PHOTO/CAMCORDER I'VE USED. EASY MENU USE AND MANIPULATION. UNLIMITED COMBINATIONS OF EFFECT AND PREFERANCES.
THE LAYOUT IS SIMPLE. 90% OF CAPABILITY COMES FROM THE MENU ACCESS. STYLUS BASED SCREEN THAT IS A BIT SMALL. CAMCORDER IS AWSOME! 120X ZOOM IS MORE THAN ENOUGH..GREAT FOR MACRO SHOTS AS WELL AS LONG DISTANT ACROSS MOUNTAINS ETC.. QUICK FOCUS. ACCESS TO INTERNET ANYWHERE ON PLANET WITH SIMPLE HOOK-UP. THIS CAMERA CAN SEND IT'S OWN PICTURES!!! VERY FRIENDLY, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
CABLES FOR THE TV/COMPUTER/PDA ETC.. ARE INCLUDED. (USB)
great video, plus 2MP stills pics! August 19, 2003
27 out of 32 found this review helpful
this is a power packed camcorder!
pros:
- other than the sony trv80, this is the only sony miniDV camcorder that has a 2 megapixel still camera built in.
- miniDV media is widely supported.
- great connectivity options: firewire, USB, S-video, headphone, bluetooth, mic input, etc.
- has a built in pop-up flash for taking stills.
- carl zeiss lens.
- steady shot and night shot.
- ability to record mpeg videos directly to memory stick.
- progressive shutter system. cons:
- this camcorder is bigger than i would like. you can get smaller camcorders like the trv33 or the pc105. granted, those have less features, mainly still camera capability (2.0 megapixel vs 1.0 megapixel).
- bright 2.5" LCD screen: but i definitely prefer the 3.5" in the trv80.
- as with most sony products, you pay a premium, pushing up the price.
- the included 8MB memory stick (for a 2 megapixel still camera!) is unacceptable. you'll need at least a 64MB memory stick with if you want to take full advantage of the higher resolution pics you'll be taking.
- although bundling the camcorder and still camera together means you only have to carry one piece of equipment, it also means that if one breaks, you have to replace both.
- as an alternate to this bundling strategy, you can get a trv33 or pc105 and get a 3 megapixel still camera for about the same price.
- no built in video light but you can get one less than a hundred bucks. all in all, a very nice camcorder. nice work sony.
Pretty good video for a one-chipper June 2, 2003
25 out of 29 found this review helpful
Just picked up yesterday and took out last night for a run. Have been evaluating against Panasonic DV953. Comparison so far, 1) Sony TRV70 excellant in low light with very little grain in night setting, Panasonic 953 cannot be used unless highly lit object like a sign on bldg. 2) video capture is almost equal to the three chipper. 3) 2.5" lcd is smallish but i did like the touch screen which is very easy to manuver thru setting menus. Panasonic 953 has wheel but still have to use lcd or really cant make options out. however the 3.5" is nice to read and clear. 4) Panasonic 953 has more color saturation and more manual control. Althought with the manual exposure I was able to saturate also on the Sony TRV70. At this point I have not tried still function on either yet, but if you want to shoot indoor footage the Panasonic will need lots of light to avoid grainy picture where the Sony TRV 70 is at home indoors or out in auto settings. With the panasonic hard to find and the sony trv70 available @ $1,000.00 at this point you either have to leap to the over 2k price thresholdfor GL2,VX2000 or better. The sony trv70 or trv80 if you want to pop for the larger lcd may be your choice.
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