This is one of SONY's finest products. I bought this camcorder because I had used one of these models before. It works well manually or automatically in light and focus needs It's an older model but supplies are available. It puts out good quality and is easily edited. It's inputs and outputs are complete, accessible, and are commonly used in computers for editing. Batteries are available that last for over six hours. The external mic gives the availability of wireless microphone to cut noise down. The lens gives a broad range of field. I've used both pro camcorders and consumer models, and would rate this the best for the money. I've shot a play & edited the tape. It's all I thought it would be, great!
Handy for dubbing old HI8 tapes to DVD or import to computer. Has a DV output (special cable) useful for best image transfer to DVD recorders. Also has R/W/Y output (via 4-conductor mini-plug) and S-VIDEO output. Easy to use even without remote. Will need battery charger, but many Sony handycams use the same style and voltage and plug chargers, so you might already have one. I bought this camera as a backup to the one I already have, for if/when mine gives up the ghost.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
My 8mm video recorder died sometime in the last 20 years, so I needed something to transfer the 8mm tapes to digital files. I could have bought a regular 8mm camcorder, and a video digitizer, but by buying an 8mm digital camcorder, I didn't need the digitizer. Using the Sony software, available online, I can transfer videos directly to a PC via firewire, and use other open source software to edit and convert the files to DVDs. When I am finished with my tapes, I can sell the whole setup and recoup the original costs. This has been a perfect and cost effective solution.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Just purchased my second one of these. My original unit still works but, after eight years, is starting to have some issues with the top pad and the power switch. My first unit has not been a closet queen either, having spent many a mile bouncing around the back country of Death Valley National Park. Whether duct taped to the T-top of my Subaru Brat, attached to the bumper of my S-10 Blazer or under 30 pounds of crap in my backpack. And it never failed me. NOT ONCE! The original battery was a little small for my usage, so I purchased a larger capacity one. Works great, last long time. I purchased my second one, mainly, for parts. It was listed as such and I had no other expectations of it. Once I swap out the parts I need from my "parts" unit I plan to use it to record table top reviews for youtube. Yes, it works! DV output works great and I don't need it to record as I can do that with my computer via firewire input. When received, it had a tape stuck in it which turned out to be from inside several Georgia State LEO vehicles and has plenty of pursuit footage! WOO HOO! BONUS! I'm still in the market for a back-up unit for my DVNP trips and local backpacking trips. It "might" be considered by some to be "too heavy" or "outdated". But, after eight years of abuse for my first one, those are not issues for me.Read full review
This was even better than I expected. I'm using the Camcorder to transfer old Video8 cassettes to my computer. Since this is a Digital8 camcorder, it has a firewire output that digitalizes the video on the fly. That means I can plug this camcorder directly on my computer and transfer my videos without any additional capture hardware. Very cool, money saving and time saving! Other than that, the quality is really good (it's still an old camcorder but I notice no loss).
Worked perfectly to capture footage off old 8mm analog VT, even though the unit is a Digital 8 camera. This was the first step to getting the old footage onto DVD for myself and my friends who attended a great cooking lesson 23 years ago! I used an EasyCap capture card from Amazon to capture the video to my hard drive. I then edited the footage with AVS Video Editor, converted it to 2 DVD folders with AVS Video Converter and burned them to disc using DVDFab.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This product is amazing! I am really happy. Only a few issues. 1) it didn't come with half the power cable. Luckily I had a playstation I wasn't usuin and it had the same plug to fit in the power cord, I just hope the voltage is good and doesn't fry anything. 2) not able to use it for what I want. I am trying to convert old tapes to digital and its not working out so well. Not sure if that windows, me or the camera though. For its age it is extremely well kept! I couldn't give full 5 stars because of the power cord but it is still a very good deal!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Even though this camera is old it has one very important feature, it can play both Hi8 and Digital8. Why is this important? I often have people come to me needing their old family movies to be converted and put on DVD. I use this camera to do it. It has a standard Firewire port used to capture your video. Very handy.
I purchased this particular video cam to replace an existing exact same model Sony video cam that I have owned for over 10 years. The existing video cam served me trouble free during that time and I used the cam constantly. I tried some of the newer cams but returned them to the store where I purchased them after several days. Even though the newer ones provide a sharper picture and are slightly smaller they are more complicated and do not offer some of the features of this model. If you buy a newer model be prepared to do a LOT of reading. The manuals are twice as thick as the older models. I like to use a tripod with my video cam while plugged into an electrical outlet. Sometimes I leave my video cam on for the length of the tape and hour or more. This feature is not available with the newer cams. A dock is provided for the newer cams that prevents mounting to a tripod, which means a battery must be used to enable use with a tripod. Finally there is the cost of the mini CD/DVD disc versus the cost of cassette tape. Exorbitant! I transfer my tapes to the regular size discs which are inexpensive and reuse the tapes over and over. Sometimes newer isn't better.Read full review
You never know with used equipment. Works fine and will be perfect for my projects. The only that was a negative is a small broken piece of plastic near the function switch - it doesn't cause any function problems, cosmetic only.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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