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DCR-TRV280 Digital8 Handycam Camcorder

Model number: DCR-TRV280
Rated 3.7 out of 5 stars
Now you won't miss a moment during those special occasions. The DCR-TRV280 Digital8® Handycam® camcorder gives you incredibly clear videos, night or day.

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$ 269 .99

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Product Specifications

Convenience Features

  • Multiple Language Display : Yes
  • Remote Control : N/A
  • Tilting : Yes

Hardware

  • Light/Flash : Built-in Light (White LED)/No
  • Docking Station : N/A

Power

  • Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FM30)
  • Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
  • Power Consumption (in Operation) : 2.5W/3.4W/3.6W (VF/LCD/VF+LCD)

Video

  • Analog-to-Digital Converter : N/A
  • Video Recording System : 2 Rotary Heads, Helical Scanning System
  • Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards

Audio

  • Recording Format : Stereo
  • Microphone : Yes (Built-in)
  • Dolby® Digital Output : PCM

Display

  • LCD Screen : 2.5" (123K Pixels SwivelScreen™ LCD Display)4
  • Viewfinder : Black and White (90K Pixels)

Inputs and Outputs

  • Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes (Mini Plug)
  • Analog Audio/Video Input(s) : Yes (Mini Plug)
  • Digital Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes (via i.LINK®)1
  • Digital Audio/Video Input(s) : Yes (via i.LINK®)1
  • USB Port(s) : Yes (1.1 compliant)
  • Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : N/A
  • HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : N/A
  • Headphone Jack : N/A
  • Microphone Input : N/A
  • i.LINK® Interface : Yes1
  • LANC Terminal : N/A
  • S-Video Input(s) : N/A
  • S-Video Output(s) : N/A
  • Remote Jack : N/A

Service and Warranty Information

  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Weights and Measurements

  • Weight (Approx.) : 1 lb 11 oz (780g) main unit only; 2 lbs (890g) inc. NP-FM30 rechargeable battery pack, cassette, lens cap and shoulder strap
  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 3 3/8" x 3 7/8" x 6" (85 x 98 x 151mm)

Convenience

  • Image Stabilization : Yes (Electronic)
  • Low Light Capability : NightShot® Plus
  • Removable Flash Media Compatibility : N/A
  • Still Image Mode(s) : Yes (Tape)
  • Digital Picture Effect(s) : N/A
  • Fader Effect(s) : Black, Monotone, Mosaic, White
  • Picture Effect(s) : Black & White, Mosaic, Negative Art, Pastel, Sepia, Slim, Solarize and Stretch
  • Movie Mode(s) : N/A
  • Exposure : Dial (24 Steps)
  • Scene Mode(s) : Beach & Ski, Landscape, Portrait, Sports Lesson, SpotLight, Sunset & Moon
  • USB Streaming : Yes
  • PictBridge Compatible : N/A
  • Easy Operation : Easy Handycam® Button, End Search
  • Slide Show Mode : N/A
  • Accessory Shoe : N/A
  • White Balance : Auto

General

  • Imaging Device : 1/6" CCD
  • Pixel Gross : 460K
  • Video Actual : 290K Pixels
  • Still Actual : N/A
  • Recording Media : Standard 8mm, Hi8, Digital8 (sold separately)
  • Recording and Playback Times : SP: up to 1 hour, LP: up to 1 hour 30 min., Fast Forward/Rewind Time: up to 5 min. (using 120 min. Digital8)

Optics/Lens

  • Lens Type : Sony Lens
  • 35mm Equivalent : 42-840mm
  • Aperture : f1.6-f2.4
  • Digital Zoom : 990X
  • Filter Diameter : 37mm
  • Focal Distance : 2.5-50mm
  • Focus : Full Range Auto, Manual (Dial)
  • Progressive Shutter Mode : N/A
  • Shutter Speed : 1/60-1/4000 (AE Mode)
  • Minimum Illumination : 4 Lux (0 Lux with NightShot® Infrared System)
  • Optical Zoom : 20X
  • Resolution : N/A

Software

  • Supplied Software : Picture Package™ Ver. 1.5
  • Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft® Windows® 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional, Macintosh® OS X (v10.1.5 or later)

In the Box

  • AV Cable
  • Shoulder Strap
  • Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L15)
  • USB Cable
  • CD-ROM with USB Driver (PicturePackage™ Software Ver. 1.5 for Sony)
  • InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FM30)
  • Lens Cap

Product Profile

Support

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    $99.99

  • InfoLithium M Series Battery Pack

    InfoLithium M Series Battery Pack

    $149.99

  • Mini Plug to USB Cable

    Mini Plug to USB Cable

    $19.99

  • 4.9

    4.9" i.LINK Cable (4-pin to 6-pin)

    $39.99

  • Portable Handycam AC Adaptor

    Portable Handycam AC Adaptor

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DCR-TRV280 3.7 5 3 3
Not to Bad, I Cant Down load my Videos to my Computer, I Have lost my Install CD,I hope you can help me Please,I would like to Purchase a CD from you if you have any thank you, Darryl. January 19, 2012
TAPE doesn't like to come out The TAPE in my camcorder doesn't come out easily... I was able to eject it only once ever since I bought it 4 years ago. pls let me know if you know any easier way to eject the tape. August 30, 2010
Battery I have owend this cam for about 4 years now. The battery that is in the cam is still the one that came with it. When i went to walmart/any other store, i found out that they no longer carry that battery. I also found out that this cam has been discontinued. I own nothing but SONY products such as Sony bravia tv/ SONY Surround sound/ exct...I have had nothing but trouble trying to find the right battery for my cam and i dont feel that i should have to pay 50 or more dollers for a battery when the cam has been discontinued. January 11, 2010
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1. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony, used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connector. All products with an IEEE1394 connector may not communicate with each other.

2. Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLITHIUM® batteries.

3. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.

4. Viewable area measured diagonally.

©2006 Sony Electronics Inc.

Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, AccuPower, Advanced HAD, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM, like.no.other, NightShot, Picture Package, Remote Commander, SteadyShot, SwivelScreen, and worryfreedigital are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. PictBridge is a trademark of CIPA. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.

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