- 1/6-inch CCD imager with 290K effective pixels.
- Records digital audio and video comparable to MiniDV on affordable Hi8 or Digital8 tapes (Playback compatible only with tapes recorded in Digital8 format).
- 20x optical zoom with Steady picture-stabilization system.
- 2.5-inch SwivelScreen LCD.
- Night Plus Infrared System captures natural-looking video in low light.
Product Description
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Sony DCR-TRV280 Digital 8 Handycam Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom
From the Manufacturer
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Go digital. Capture high-quality digital audio and video with
Sony's DCR-TRV280 Digital8 Handycam camcorder. The DCR-TRV280
features Digital8 for three times the color bandwidth
of VHS, providing you with stunning video performance. The CCD
imager captures clear and detailed images for consistently
outstanding image quality. With Sony's Night Plus infrared
system you can capture natural-looking video, even when shooting
in low light.
Don't let its compact design fool you: the DCR-TRV280 carries
great power with the Stamina battery power-management system,
which allows you to continuously record for up to 12 hours on a
single full charge. Editing and sharing hours of video is easy
with the i.LINK DV interface, which allows you to easily connect
your camcorder to your TV or PC.
Features of the Sony DCR-TRV280
Digital8
The Digital8 format delivers three times the color
bandwidth of VHS with significantly less video noise, providing
stunning video performance. Digital8 records digital audio and
video comparable to MiniDV on affordable Hi8 tapes.
2.5-inch SwivelScreen LCD Display rotates up to 270 degrees
1/6-Inch CCD Imager, 460K Pixels Gross
1/6-inch CCD Imager with 290K (effective) pixels provides great
detail and clarity along with outstanding digital video
performance. 20x Optical/990x Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far
away. Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital
zooming is clearer, with less distortion than with previous types
of digital zooms. Steady Picture-Stabilization System
Picture-stabilization system uses motion sensors to detect and
compensate for camera shake without compromising picture quality,
as some other digital stabilization systems do. 2.5-Inch
SwivelScreen LCD Display (123K Pixels)
Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The
high-resolution 123K-pixel LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees
for multiple viewing angles, providing sharp, detailed images for
monitoring or playback. Stamina Battery Power-Management System
Using the optional NP-QM91D InfoLithium battery, the DCR-TRV280
can continuously record for up to 12 hours on a single full
charge, providing extra-long battery life. Multilanguage Menu
Change the menu display from English to English (Simplified),
Canadian French, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese,
Korean, or Traditional Chinese. Easy Dubbing
Connect the Handycam camcorder to a VCR to effortlessly make VHS
copies of your home videos. The camcorder can control up to 59
brands of VCRs. Night Plus Infrared System
With Sony's Night Infrared System you can capture
natural-looking video, even when shooting in low light. Record
subjects up to 10 feet away using the built-in infrared system,
but without the overall monochrome color common with earlier
low-light systems. USB Streaming
Stay connected to family and friends by broadcasting live video
with audio over the Internet using the USB interface. You can
even play back your favorite recorded scene on the camcorder's
tape. It's like having your own video-conferencing system.
Sony's AccuPower Meter System InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower
Meter System
Charge the battery at anytime--unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium)
batteries, Sony's rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are not
subject to a life-shortening "memory effect." Sony's exclusive
AccuPower meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes,
either in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. Program AE (Auto
Exposure) Modes
Program AE modes make easy even when filming in
challenging situations. Choose from Portrait, Beach & Ski, Sports
Lesson, Landscape, Spotlight, and Sunset & Moon modes. Picture
Effects
Get creative when or playing back your videos with
Sony's Picture Effect Modes. Effects available in Camera mode:
Negative Art, Sepia, Monotone, Solarize, Slim, Stretch, Pastel,
and Mosaic. End Search
Automatically advances the videotape to the last five seconds of
the recorded scene. This prevents accidentally over
previously recorded videos. Battery Information
At the touch of a button, battery information is displayed on
the LCD screen when charging or when the camcorder is turned off.
The display will show how much the battery is charged in 10%
increments and the recordable time left on the LCD screen or in
the viewfinder. Photo Mode
Using Sony's Adaptive Frame Interpolation for better image
quality, you can store hundreds of individual still images with
seven seconds of audio on the videotape. Built-In White LED Light
Brighten your video, and reduce shadows when shooting in
low-light situations. The LED light uses considerably less power
than do bulb-based light systems, with the same light output.
Manual Focus
Allows the user to manually adjust the focus of the camcorder
using the dial. Manual focusing also allows the user to control
the focus in difficult situations in which either the environment
or the subject does not allow the camcorder's autofocus to
perform optimally, such as when shooting through a window or in a
crowded environment. Titling
Add professional-looking titles to your video. Select from 8
presets, or customize 2 titles with up to 22 characters. Fader
Effects
Enhance your personal videos by adding professional looking
fader effects. Choose from Black, Mosaic, White, Monotone, and
Stripe. i.LINK DV Interface
A digital high-speed bidirectional interface which provides
Audio/Video communication between two compatible devices. This
connection allows for pure digital transfer between devices
equipped with an IEEE1394 interface, such as camcorders, digital
VTRs, capture cards, and PCs. Easy Handycam Button
Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people, so with a
press of the Easy Handycam button, most of the advanced features
of the camcorder are "locked out," leaving only the buttons
essential for operational. What's in the Box
Sony DCR-TRV280 Digital8 Handycam Camcorder, AC-L15 power
adapter/in-camera charger, NP-FM30 InfoLithium rechargeable
battery, AV cable, USB cable, lens cap, shoulder strap, CD-ROM
with USB driver (PicturePackage Software version 1.5 for Sony).