| Sony DCRTRV530 Digital8 Camcorder with Builtin Digital Still Mode | 
| Brand: Sony
Category: Photography
Buy Used: $478.50
Used (2) from $478.50
Rating:  26 reviews
Sales Rank: 21998
Platforms: Windows Nt, Macintosh, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Nt 3.5, Windows Nt 4, Windows Nt 5, Powermac, Windows Me, Windows Xp, Windows 2000 Server, Mac Os X, Mac Os 9 And Below, Windows
Media: Electronics
System Memory: 4
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 25
Digital Zoom: 700
Connectivity: IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Display Size: 3.5
Compatibility: PC Firewire
Maximum Focal Length: 60
Minimum Focal Length: 2.4
Maximum Shutter Speed: 4000
Size: Mini-palm
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.4
Dimensions (in): 11.4 x 10.1 x 6.5
16:9 Widescreen
Ethernet Connectivity
Memory Stick
Motion Sensor
Remaining Tape Indicator
Warranty: 1 year parts and 90 days labor
MPN: DCR-TRV530
Model: TRV530
UPC: 027242584181
EAN: 0027242584181
ASIN: B00005A3M9
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Digital8 camcorder | | • | 25x optical and 28x digital zoom with image stabilization | | • | 3.5 inch color LCD monitor with black and white EVF | | • | Records 640 x 480 digital stills onto included 4 MB Memory Stick media | | • | Uses Sony's NP-FM30 InfoLithium battery; features Sony's NightShot 0-Lux shooting capability |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The DCR-TRV530 is a full-featured Digital8 camcorder. Digital8 utilizes the digital video format, but records onto Hi8 tapes, and can play your old Hi8 and 8mm movies. The 25x optical (28x digital) zoom is combined with image stabilization, a boon since high zooms can lead to increased shakiness. Additionally, the DCR-TRV530 features Sony's NightShot system for 0-lux shooting. An assortment of special effects and faders help give your footage a more professional feel. Also, a 16:9 widescreen shooting mode lets you shoot movies in the same aspect ratio as Hollywood films. The black-and-white EVF is adequate, but the large 3.5-inch color LCD monitor is the better bet for framing your shots. Digital stills can be recorded onto the accompanying 4 MB Memory Stick, and images can be downloaded to your computer via USB. Like all DV camcorders, the audio is recorded at CD quality levels--PCM digital stereo. Should you need more professional sound than the built-in mic provides, a mic input jack is located on the camcorder. Because the DCR-TRV530 uses the DV format, you can download your footage to a computer for editing using an IEEE 1394 cable. Analog pass-through ports are built-in, letting you digitally archive all your old analog footage. Also included are a shoulder strap, lens cap, battery, AC adapter, and remote control.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 21 more reviews...
 I've had this camcorder for over two years now and love it! September 13, 2004
Shutter Bug (San Diego, CA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This camera is excellent for capturing videos, and the still picture quality is ok if you are outdoors. For shooting still pics indoors & especially during night-time, you must have a very bright light source or a brightly illuminated room. The optical zoom is great. The memory stick is a nice addition but Sony should have provided a 32 MB memory stick as a standard accessory. The software is good enough to get started but I recommend Adobe Premiere and an iLink (firewire) cable if you are serious about editing video. Battery Life is adequate but I recommend buying another battery. Overall I highly recommend it.
Pros:
1. Portable, small and light weight, but big enough to hold steady.
2. Extra-large 3.5 inch LCD screen.
3. Photo quality is ok but you may need a separate camera if you are a stickler about quality.
4. Reversable swivel screen for viewing from any angle.
5. No detectable motor noise or hum when recording.
6. Easy operation and simple controls.
7. I've dropped it several times with no problems.
Cons:
1. Battery must charge in unit... not easy to remember. Get a charger or a second battery because you will forget to charge it and may miss the good shots.
2. Software is fair but useable.
3. Included memory stick is insufficent for camera, buy 32 or 64 MB memory stick.
4. You must remove camera from the tripod to change tapes.
Excellent Digital Camera April 24, 2003
JOSE A LOPEZ TELLEZ (MEXICO, D.F. Mexico)
Excellent, digital and optical zoom. Special efects wonderfull. I would be great better resolution for taking pictures.
 VERY disapointing - this camcorder [is bad]! July 3, 2002
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I recently bought the 530 some time ago and let me tell you it was the biggest mistake of my life.I am so happy this camcorder is discontinued because it won't make others as angry as it made me. First off, the digital stills are laughable. VERY WEAK! The camera is bulky. I can't even get my finger to rest confortably on the zoom. I end up holding the damn thing with two hands!
Okay, the optical zoom is good (that's where it gets ONE star from me). However, the digital zoom is so awful that its pointless that its even there. Picture is very grainy at times when seen on my TV. This had my family very disapointed as I was filming my first born's first few steps. I was REALLY angry. This camcorder was a bust for Sony and I'm glad they threw it out. I will be getting the MINI DV soon.
 drawbacks galore! May 28, 2002
vickie77 (Canada)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
...Comfort and user friendliness is important to me and this just didn't have it. The zoom function was difficult to control and it was hard to reach the zoom button on top of the camcorder and it just didn't feel right to move the lever left to right as opposed to front and back. The viewfinder was only B+W. My Sony Cam from '91 felt more ergonomically correct than this unit. Glad the TRV530 is discontinued. The TRV117 is a much better choice.
 it's discontinued! February 5, 2002
Catherine J. Nestor (Lake Villa, IL United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
this model is being discontinued by Sony, replaced by the TRV-520. Biggest change is the new one will no longer play the hi-8 tapes, only digital. Smaller screen, other minor changes. but because it's being discontinued, you can get it really cheap elsewhere. .... by the way, camera is awesome. A little bulky by today's standards, but it can do tons of stuff.
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