Sony CCD-TRV98 Reviews & Tests

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony CCD-TRV98

alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 user reviews of Sony CCD-TRV98 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the size and price. The color and portability are also appreciated.

image quality, portability, color, price, size

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

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Randall Redmond (videomaker.com)

Hi8 Camcorder Review: Sony CCD-TRV98 Hi8 Camcorder

Sony's compact CCD-TRV98 Hi8 camcorder is basic enough for even the newest video enthusiast, yet packs enough features to please intermediate level users who wants more bang for the buck. The camera's cordless laser-link capabilities, infrared...

Compact, easy to use, Wide array of effects and features, Front-mounted light

No manual white balance, No mike jack

The TRV98 has many entertaining bells and whistles, including NightShot, the LaserLink wireless transmission system, five mode fader effects, six auto-exposure modes, 16:9 wide-screen mode, eight picture effects and a five-language titler. Turning and...

Apr, 2002

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

I have since discovered manual exposure

sony is a quality product

I had to change the default exposure to get a good shot.

Mar, 2006

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

It broke after 4 years!

Great pictures.Super features like steady shot and night shot.Easy to use.

Heavy. On/off switch hard to move. Expensive for a Hi 8.

Feb, 2006

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

BEWARE!! - Unreliable/Short Warranty

!!!!! WARNING - DANGER WILL ROBINSON !!!!!

Features

Reliability ; Warranty ; Lack of real customer service ; Price

May, 2002

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

SONY: Great Brand Equals Quality!

My experience so far using this product has been great. My baby is due in about 4 days, and I wanted to have a great quality camcorder for years to come. I did my research, talked to my company's Media Expert, and he recommended Sony 100%. He asked me...

Great Brand Equals Quality

None

Dec, 2001

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Easy for amateurs

I bought this camera to take home videos of my kids after my old VHS camcorder died. After having done a lot of research on-line and on foot for a good quality camcorder for my budget, I came upon this camcorder.

Lots of features, easy to use

A tiny bit heavy to carry for long periods of time without a strap

Aug, 2001

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Consumer review (epinions.com)