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Sony Handycam DCRTRV80 Mini DV Camcorder

Sony Handycam DCRTRV80 Mini DV Camcorder
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alaScore 80

54 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 54 reviews of Sony Handycam DCRTRV80 Mini DV Camcorder. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the zoom and design. The portability and image quality are also appreciated. Views are divided on the price, while some have doubts about the memory and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony Handycam DCRTRV80 Mini DV Camcorder is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Handycam DCRTRV80 Mini DV Camcorder

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Sony Handycam DCRTRV80 Mini DV Camcorder from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the size and battery are on the whole positive. The memory and usability also get good feedback, whereas some have doubts about the portability.

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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 DCRTRV80 Mini DV Camcorder

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 user reviews of Sony Handycam DCRTRV80 Mini DV Camcorder from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the connectivity and zoom. The design and portability are also mentioned favorably. There are some critical opinions about the memory and durability, while views are divided on the image quality.

usability, portability, design, zoom, connectivity

reliability, price, durability, memory

65% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Jan Ozer (pcmag.com)

Sony DCR-TRV MiniDV Handycam

 
Jun, 2003
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Expert review by : Robin Liss (camcorderinfo.com)

Sony DCR-TRV80 First Impressions Camcorder Review - Sony MiniDV Camcorders

 

The Sony DCR-TRV80, priced at $1,500 is Sony's top of the line horizontal MiniDV camcorder. Featuring a 2.1 Megapixel CCD, it is the first 2 Mega Pixel MiniDV camcorder along with the DCR-TRV70. The DCR-TRV80 features a 3.5 in. LCD screen and Bluetooth...

Feb, 2003
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Expert review by : Patrick Lang (videomaker.com)

Sony Mini DV Camcorder Review: DCR-TRV80

 

$1,499 Sony Electronics 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656 (887) 865-SONY www.sonystyle.com Remember in grammar school when your lunches included a hybrid eating utensil called a spork? Come on, you remember: it was a cross between a spoon and a...

Roomy 3.5-inch LCD ; Ease of Use ; Sharp, vivid digital stills

Lack of manual controls and buttons ; Bottom-loading tape transport

The TRV80 does an excellent job as a digital still camera and camcorder. The price is a little steep, and with the price and size of 2-megapixel digital cameras dropping relatively quickly, you might ask if it is worth the extra price to have both...

Sep, 2003
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Expert review by : Diana Weynand (videomaker.com)

Sony DCR-TRV80

 

The TRV80 is a feature-rich camcorder for folks looking for an all in one imaging solution.

Roomy 3.5-inch LCD, Ease of Use, Sharp, vivid digital stills

Lack of manual controls and buttons, Bottom-loading tape transport

Sep, 2003
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony DCR-TRV80E

 

excellent picture. battery life good. fairly easy to use, lots of features

manuel difficult to understand in part i.e networking etc ; fiddle controls when filming

Feb, 2010
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

TRV80: Last of the ?good? Sony consumer camcorders

 

The TRV80 & 70 (and 50, 30, 20 & 10 before them) occupied that “middle ground” between consumer (TRV39 and below, and new HC65 and below) and true prosumer camcorders (TRV900, 950, VX2000, 2100, and the new HC1000). As a single CCD camcorder, ...

Great video quality, large LCD, good widescreen mode, good build quality

Lack of manual audio level control, must use menu for manual exposure and fader

Jul, 2004
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

A really excellent camcorder

 

Attracted by the all advantages offered by 'digital video' I looked at the reviews for dv camcorders. A long term Sony fan I soon settled on the TRV50 - the camcorder of the year. As this was in the process of being superceded by the TRV80 I decided to...

Analogue in/dv out facility. Steadyshot. Excellent picture quality

Bottom tape loading a bit fiddly. Zoom control requires a delicate touch

Jan, 2004
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Superb quality with genuine widescreen imaging, with every feature desirable

 

-- quick update October 2004 I've now lived with the '80 for 15 months or so, and so have a few more observations, and will correct a few typos too. I've used it extensively to capture my newborn son who's now 9 months old, so its been used under a ...

Genuine widescreen CCD, every feature possible, well built

Slightly chunky, fiddly controls, bottom-loading tape makes tripod use harder, a few quirks

Jul, 2003
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Highly recommend this unit

 

I wanted a DV Cam/DigiCam combo to replace a digital camera and an old analog VHS camcorder. The TRV ...

Video QualityTouchscreen controlsVersatility

Touchscreen jiggles cam while recording Bluetooth questionableMode switch confusing

Jul, 2003
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Top Notch MiniDV Camcorder

 

There are a great number of video camera manufacturers to choose from: Sony, JVC, Canon, and Panason ...

3-1/2" LCD Display, Sony high quality, outstanding picture and sound, excellent zoom control

Forced to use touch screen, can feel a little heavy

Jul, 2003
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