Sony TRV22 Sony DCRTRV22 MiniDV Camcorder with 2.5" LCD, Color Viewfinder & Memory Stick Capability

Buying cheap Sony DCRTRV22 MiniDV Camcorder with 2.5" LCD, Color Viewfinder & Memory Stick Capability

This is the coolest camcorder...By Brooks WilliamsI just picked up this thing over the weekend. My fiance and I decided to buy it to record our wedding and reception. We might buy the additional light (it's not too expensive) because we're not sure how bright things will be at the reception. And probably a larger battery too. The one [battery] that comes with the DCR-TRV22 can do about 70 min. That's not too shabby, but for what we're using it for... we need more.Here are some pros and cons as I see it now:PROS:Tiny! This thing literally fits in the palm of your hand.Touch-screen menu on the LCD screen. Very cool and easy to use.Digital image. Transfer from the camera to your computer without any loss of quality!The button to start/stop recording is easily and quickly accessible. So there's no fumbling around.The Steadyshot works really well. No loss of quality as far as I could tell.Nightshot works very well. I tested it out in almost pitch black conditions and still got a decent shot. It all has a green tint, but at least you can see!Adjustable viewfinder, which is key when you're outside and the sun is keeping you from seeing the LCD screen.Performs very well in low light situations. The optional back light feature can add some brightness if needed.USB, Firewire, and RCA output... something for every occasion.CONS:Low picture resolution when using it as a simple digital camera. I don't plan to use it for that purpose, so I really don't care about this.10x optical zoom. Other makes and models totally blow this camera out of the water in this department. Conclusion:I think it was worth the price. The higher-priced model (the DCR-TRV33, I think) was almost exactly similar except that it could take slightly higher resolution photos. So upgrading wasn't worth the price in our opinion.I'm *very* happy with this camcorder. It's tiny and easy to use. The tapes are affordable and you can't argue with digital quality. I'd recommend this camcorder to my friends and I recommend it to you!72 of 74 people found the following review helpful. »» Read more about Sony DCRTRV22 MiniDV Camcorder with 2.5" LCD, Color Viewfinder & Memory Stick Capability.

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