Sony DCRTRV310 Handycam Digital Video Camcorder

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A Sony DCRTRV310 Handycam Digital Video Camcorder. The listing includes (1) Sony Handycam Digital 8 DCR-TRV310 NTSC; (1) AC Charger; (2) Batteries; (1) Video Head Cleaning Cassette; (1) Sony Handyguide Camcorder Shooting Tips Cassette; (1) Trikon Leather - Case Lense cap does not stay on lense - No Remote - No USB Chord.

Some of the features this Sony DCRTRV310 Handycam Digital Video Camcorder includes are, Hi-8mm Handycam vision digital camcorder w/stereo recording and playback. 360X digital zoom, nightshot infrared 0Lux system, special effects, 3 1/2" swivelscreen color LCD. Laserlink connection. IMAGE Stabilization, Watch 8mm Tapes, Television/Firewire, USB Output, Built in Microphone, External Microphone Jacks with RCA Chords, (2) Sony - NP-F550 - Lithium, LCD Screen, Hotshoe for external lighting and flashes, Records in Stereo, Some Special Effects: fade to black, mosaic, monotone, overlap, and a bounce-image effect, Optical Viewfinder, and the Sony DCRTRV310 Handycam Digital Video Camcorder Weighs in at 2.2 lbs

Some comments...

The LCD screen on the 310 is amazing. Certainly the best LCD that I have seen in my life. It is clear, bright, sharp and big... 3.5 inches. The color is truer. It is a real pleasure to play my videotapes in any place with no connection with TVs. This is one of the most important features of this camera and you have to consider that in your analysis. You will use it a lot.

The 20X optical zoom is enough and works fine (much better than my old hi-8 camera).

The PAUSEs are terrific. It is impossible to avoid the PAUSE key. Try to press the SLOW key and you will get a limpid and crystalline image.

I have lots of videos recorded on 8 and hi-8 format. The 310 is capable to play black perfectly any videotape on these formats. This camera is the right choice for everyone that has 8 and hi-8 tapes. Don't loose your time thinking to buy a mini-DV camcorder, you will have much more flexibility using the digital camera that supports your old tapes, with the same quality and flexibility. By the way, the hi-8 tapes are cheaper than the mini-DV tapes.

I didn't see notable difference between the regular video and S video hookups to my TV.

The included battery in not sufficient and an additional battery is very important.

The infrared nightshot works very fine (do you think that is it really important ? ).

The 16:9 aspect ratio feature is wonderful at the beginning you don't give so much attention on that, but when you start to use you will love this alternative. If you have a 16:9 aspect ratio television this feature will be fantastic for you. If you are considering to buy this kind of TV (to see your DVDs) this can be a considerable feature to consider.

One of the big things and rarely I see comments is the SOUND. The PCM System is fantastic. I connect the camcorder to my receiver system and I was surprised with the quality, clear and powerful sound. There is a huge difference between this PCM AUDIO SYSTEM and the audio system in my old hi-8 camera. Normally, when we study to buy a camcorder we don't invest so much time analyzing the audio, we keep focus on the video system and don't give importance to the audio. I am sure that the AUDIO SYSTEM of this digital camera will surprise you positively. You will feel the big difference if you connect the camera to a pro-logic Dolby surround sound receiver or a digital receiver. If you have a home theater system with Adobe Digital 5:1...

I've had a lot of fun with this particular camcorder as it has been my personal camcorder for a while now.

Some of the most important events of my life have been recorded using this Sony DCRTRV310 Handycam Digital Video Camcorder. Like my children’s births, my wedding, as well as recording a couple of our friends weddings. You could say That you could use it to record just about anything, and I have.

One of my favorite tactics that I like to do when I go to a governmental entity, I have friend go with me and record everything. As you may well be aware that in today’s society the government has gotten quite out of hand by trespassing on rights. I should say that they only do it because we let them. You see he who does not stand up for his rights has none.

Anyway This is the exact reason I have a friend to go with me and record the conversation. Chances are You will see the governmental employee, which happens to be our public servants, usually commit A felony or two by stomping all over your rights.

I like this particular model of camcorder because it is totally obvious to the person being recorded That they are being filmed. Unlike today's cell phones where they may not know you are even recording the conversation unless you let them know about it. When your holding the Sony DCRTRV310 Handycam Digital Video Camcorder they know.

My experience has been that as soon as they know that they are being recorded they become extra friendly in their service to you, and if and when they violate any of my rights while we are in contract, I let them know. It may take a gentle reminder that they are a public servant and you may have to do some studying to know exactly what their job entails. They cannot go outside of their scope of public authority that was given to them and that they swore an oath to when they took the job. So if and when they do I just simply remind them of their duties and that trespassing outside that scope is a violation of my rights and it is usually a felony of some sort. Trust me when you remind them that they may be committing a felony they back off pretty quick.

It's extremely important to know that these governmental employees are doing a heck of a job. My hat goes off to them because without these public servants doing their job, I would be unable to drive down to the local Starbucks and grab my five dollar cup of coffee. Make sure you take your Sony DCRTRV310 Handycam Digital Video Camcorder with you just in case.

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