I owned this same model several years ago when it first came out. Unfortunately it was stolen when my house was burglarized. I like the high quality video it allows me to record. I also like the camera features. It has a built in printer which is not a necessity but it is an enjoyable feature. It offers all of the features that normally come on Sony high end products, like night shooting, vibration reduction, color viewfinder, and larger LCD screen. I can view and record my videos on my computer, which makes it convenient for me. I also have other Sony equipment that can be used with the Sony Handycam DCR TRV820. It was top of the line when we bought it and it is still compatible with most of the equipment coming out today. About the only thing I don't like about is also what I like most about it. It is pretty big in size by today's standards. While I like the larger LCD screen, the actual size of camcorder could be a bit smaller. I'd recommend this product if you want a high end camcorder at a reasonable price.Read full review
I have owned this camera for three years and it takes wonderful sharp images,but have never used the printer function.as far as weight my uncle has the model down the Dcr-Trv 520 and its not really any lighter that i can tell without the printer function.It has operated without any problems and i bought it used.I would stand it up against any high end camera (not High Def)and i don't think you will find more vibrant colors and sharpness in picture quality P.S The DCR-TRV 520 has the same picture quality minus the printer funtion.
Beautiful camera they don't make them as these anymore. I bought it because I was looking for a good hi8 camera and this model caught my eye because of the printing function. It doesn't really add much functionality and probably adds innecesary weight but it is a cool feature. The night shot mode is really cool and you'll probably use it a lot. Some great things about this product is the manual focus ring and the giant lcd screen and color viewfinder. These just did it for me.
This is a top of the line product from Sony even though it's an old model it still works as it should. Sony builds things to last and I am very pleased with this camera,
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Back about 14 years ago I bought my Sony and everyone including myself loved the night view function. Because of that, I was very upset when the video heads went on mine. 5 years later I started searching for the exact model for my functions and to play our family videos. I found this model and was amazed. Before this, I never heard of a camcorder that prints pictures. Thank you
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I love this camera. I used to have DCR TRV350 and I gave it to my brother. I have a lots of digital 8MM tapes and I transfer to DVD. This camera better than HDD camera because I can change the tape. Hdd camera can't. picture quality so good and easy to transfer to DVD. Big screen 4" so good.
I wish it came with directions used it to play my old tapes
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Great camera!
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I needed a backup for a similar camcorder. This is the top-of-the-line unit and I am very pleased with my purchase. It will allow me to continue movie-making using historical family digital and analog 8mm tapes even if my original camcorder bites the dust. If I could redo this purchase, I would opt for a unit without the printer capability. It adds weight without real functionality, for me.
This is a fine product though it is a little heavy compared to more modern units.
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