Sony Handycam® DCR-TRV103 Digital-8 Camcorder

Sony digital camcorder lets you capture life's precious moments with quality and ease. New Sony DCR-TRV103 incorporates Digital8 Video Recording that records digital video and audio for outstanding digital quality with up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution. This Handycam camcorder has the ability to playback virtually any 8mm or Hi8 Tape. This camera is also capable of recording 12 Bit or 16 Bit PCM digital stereo audio. New 20x Optical/360x Digital Zoom brings the action up close from far away. 2.5" Active Matrix LCD Screen provides excellent viewing clarity, with improved resolution. Steadyshot Picture Stabilization is the image stabilization system using motion sensors that compensates for camera "shake". With Sony's NightShot system you can capture video even when shooting in total darkness (0 lux) up to 10 feet away using the built-in infrared system. By applying slow shutter in the NightShot mode picture quality is increased. LaserLink Wireless Transmitter with TV Control provides wireless connec... Minimize

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Manufacturer: Sony

Product MPN
MPN	DCRTRV103
Key Features
Camcorder Type	Digital
Recording Format	Digital-8
Sensor Quantity	1
Optical Zoom	20x
Weight	0.95 kg
CCD
Sensor Quantity	1
Number of Pixels	460K pixels
LCD / Viewfinder
Display Type	With LCD Screen
LCD Panel Size	2.5 in.
Lens
Optical Zoom	20x
Digital Zoom	360x
Filter Diameter	37 mm
Video Modes
Recording Speed	SP
Image Stabilizer	With Image Stabilizer
Night Shot	With Night Shot
Audio
Audio Format	PCM Digital Stereo
Memory Photography
Digital Still Shot Mode	With Still Shot Capability
Interfaces
Output Interfaces	S-Video
Power Supply
Battery Type	Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life	10 Hours
Dimensions
Height	10.2 cm
Width	10.7 cm
Weight	0.95 kg
Depth	21.6 cm
Warranty
Warranty	1 Year
Miscellaneous
Family Line	Sony Handycam

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By: zookeepers
May 19, 2001

You won't believe my story!

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Pros: can withstand the toughest conditions

Cons: can't think of any

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If you want a camcorder that will withstand all abuse and still take great movies, get this. Read More

By: davidsilva
Feb 9, 2003

My first video experience was a good one

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Pros: Easy-to-use, unbelievably easy to use with iMovie on the Mac, Firewire

Cons: Can't limit sensitivity of zoom switch; Hard to use special effects and modes.

Bottom Line:
First camcorder I ever used -- quick to master. Works perfectly with iMovie on Mac, so editing is a breeze. I've taken it many places with no problems. Read More

By: pippadaisy
Nov 9, 2000

Sony DCR-TRV103 Camcorder: Be Your Own Reporter

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Pros: crisp, clear picture, relative ease of use, small, portable

Cons: battery life

Bottom Line:
After four years of hard labor, our Sony DCR-TRV103 Handycam was finally laid to rest. It gave its life protecting our precious tape. Read More

By: digitaleight
Dec 4, 2003

Although a few years old, TRV-103 a very high quality camcorder w/ all the toys.

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Pros: The TRV-103 is sturdy and reliable with great video and stereo sound.

Cons: The Sony TRV-103 won't fit into your shirt pocket. Maybe your jacket pocket.

Bottom Line:
If you want a digital-8 camcorder but don't have alot of cash on hand, the Sony TRV-103 is a very highly functioning camcorder that's got it all. Read More

By: jeffersmom
Jun 28, 2000