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DCR-TRV840 Digital8 Handycam

Model number: DCR-TRV840
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

1/4.7" Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager, 1.0 Mega Pixels Gross

1/4.7" Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD imager with 690K pixels provides excellent detail and clarity, with exceptional digital video performance. Realize great looking digital still images utilizing 1000K pixels. The Mega Pixel technology enhances your digital videos and digital photography performance.

520 Lines of Horizontal Video Resolution

Enjoy digitally recorded video with 520 lines of horizontal resolution for outstanding video quality comparable to DV and DVD performance.

Super SteadyShot® Picture Stabilization System

An advanced version of Sony's SteadyShot system that controls an even higher range of shake and vibration frequencies, to achieve an even higher level of smoothness without degradation of video like some other image stabilization systems.

i.LINK® (1) DV Interface (IEEE1394)

A high speed bi-directional digital video/audio communication between two devices equipped with a IEEE1394 interface, including camcorders, digital VCRs, and PCs.

USB Interface

USB terminal provides an easy way to connect Digital Handycam camcorder to computers for fast transfer of digital images and MPEG movies stored on Memory Stick media.

Stamina® Power Management System

Using the optional NP-FM91 InfoLithium battery the DCR-TRV840 can record up to 8.5 hours on one complete charge, providing extra long battery life.

12-Bit/16-Bit PCM Digital Stereo

Playback Zoom

Digital Program Editing

Digital Picture Effects

AE Bracketing

Advanced HAD™ CCD Technology

The Advanced Hole Accumulation Diode enhanced CCD design allows for more light to reach the imager which reduces video noise to improve signal-to-noise ratio by up to 6dB (2X better than a standard CCD imager).

3.5" SwivelScreen™ LCD Display (123K Pixels)

Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The 123K pixels LCD rotates up to 270-degrees for multiple viewing angles providing a sharp detailed image for monitoring or playback.

MPEG Movie EX Mode

Unlike other MPEG1 movies, MPEG Movie EX will allow you to record uninterrupted to the full capacity of the Memory Stick media. For example, the 128MB Memory Stick media will record up to 90 minutes of non-stop MPEG videos.

USB Streaming

Stay connected with family and friends by broadcasting live video with audio, via the internet with the USB interface. You can even playback your favorite recorded scene stored on tape. It's like having your own web camera and video conferencing system.

Super NightShot® and Color Slow Shutter

With Super NightShot, capture video in total darkness (0 lux) up to 10 feet away. Super NightShot mode automatically adjusts the shutter speed to increase picture brightness and clarity. Color Slow Shutter mode allows you to record in low light situations with full color detail by slowing down the shutter speed.

14-Bit DXP A/D Conversion

Photo Save

Print Mark

Picture Effect Modes

Interval/Frame Recording

Digital8® Video Recording

Digital8 recording format delivers 3X the color bandwidth of VHS with significantly less video noise providing stunning video performance. Digital8 records digital audio and video comparable to Mini DV on affordable Hi8™ tapes and is backwards compatible with existing 8mm and Hi8 analog recorded tapes.

15X Optical/ 420X Digital Zoom

The optical zoom helps to bring the action up close from far away. In addition, the digital zoom interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms.

Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick® Media

Digital Still Memory Mode captures high quality Mega Pixel still images up to 1152 x 864 resolution directly to Memory Stick® media. Images are stored in a JPEG format providing easy transfer to PCs for email, printing, or sharing with family and friends.

Analog-to-Digital Conversion with Pass-Through

Convert and/or record any analog NTSC video source to digital video via the analog inputs. Analog NTSC video can also be passed-through the Digital Handycam camcorder directly into a PC via the i.LINK interface in real time for easy PC editing of your analog footage.

InfoLithium® Battery with AccuPower™ Meter System

Charge the battery at any time because unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries Sony's rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening "memory effect". Sony's exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in the viewfinder or the LCD screen.

Progressive Shutter System (still capture)

Photo Mode

PIM (Print Image Matching)

Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes

Fader Modes

Product Specifications

Convenience

  • Accessory Shoe : Yes (Intelligent)

General

  • 35mm Conversion : (Camera Mode) 48 - 720mm(Memory Mode) 40 - 600mm
  • Audio Input/Output : Yes/Yes (Stereo, Special)
  • Digital Zoom : 420X
  • Exposure : Yes, Dial (24 Steps)
  • F : 1.6 - 2.4
  • Filter Diameter : 37mm
  • Focal Distance : 3.6 - 54mm
  • Focusing : Full Range Auto/Manual
  • Headphone Jack : Yes (Stereo, Mini)
  • Imaging Device : 1/4.7", 1070K Gross Pixels CCD
  • LCD : 3.5" Color, 123K Pixels
  • MPEG Movie EX : Yes, 320 x 240, 160 x 112
  • Memory Mode : Yes, 1152 x 864, 640 x 480
  • Mic-Input : Yes (Stereo)
  • Minimum Illumination : 7 Lux (0 Lux with NightShot® Infrared System)
  • NightShot® Infrared System : Super NightShot, Color Slow Shutter
  • Optical Zoom : 15X
  • Portable Printer Capable : Yes
  • Power Consumption (VF/LCD/VF+LCD) : 3.5W/4.5W/4.7W
  • Shutter Speed : Auto, 1/4-1/4000 (AE Mode)
  • Software OS Compatibility : Microsoft® Windows® 98, 98SE, 2000, Me, XP; Macintosh®: 8.5.1 - 9.1(2)
  • Still Actual : 1000K Pixels
  • USB : Yes
  • USB Streaming : Yes, 320 x 240 (30 FPS)
  • Video Actual : 690K Pixels
  • Video Input/Output : Yes/Yes (S-Video/Mini A/V)
  • Viewfinder : Black and White (113K)
  • White Balance : Auto
  • i.LINK® DV Interface (IEEE1394) : Yes (4 Pin)

In the Box

  • RMT-814 Wireless Remote Commander® Remote
  • Lens Cap
  • USB Cable
  • AC-L10 Power Adapter/In Camera Charger
  • 2 AA Batteries
  • Shoulder Strap
  • CD-ROM with USB Driver (PIXELA ImageMixer Ver. 1.0)
  • NP-FM50 InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery
  • A/V Cable
  • 8MB Memory Stick Media

Product Profile

Support

DCR-TRV840 5 5 1 1
Approaching 10 years, still going strong I've had this camera almost 10 years and there's never a problem since I bought it brand new. Apple stores sell the iLink to USB so you can download videos to computer for about $25. Other than that, I thought this was a great buy - it just lasts and lasts. Will be buying another Handycam to replace this one in a couple of weeks. July 11, 2010
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