Product DescriptionAlthough it only weighs a little over 450 g, this state-of-the-art camcorder is loaded down with features. You can make professional-looking videos with outstanding digital picture quality, no matter what your lighting is.Video 8 XR Extended Resolution extends the luminance bandwidth for greater image detail and clarity. 8 XR provides up to 280 lines of resolution in low contrast situations. With Sony's NightShot system you can capture video even when shooting in total darkness (0 lux) up to 3 meters away using the built-in infrared system. When activated, Optimum Record Control will perform a short record and playback of the inserted video tape to analyze the tape and to check the condition of the video heads. If your footing's a little shaky, SteadyShot Image Stabilization compensates for any camera shaking. Auto Exposure adjusts lighting to your environment with six programmed settings including Beach & Ski and Sunset & Moon. For the experienced videographer, a manual focus ring and exposure dial gives you more creative control. And the audio is as sharp as the picture with Stereo Audio. When your masterpiece is finished, you can use the audio dubbing feature to set your videos to your favorite songs.Amazon.com ReviewThe Sony TRV16 Handycam offers a great range of high-end camcorder features in an affordable package. It combines easy operation with a wide variety of advanced features, such as preset exposures, special effects, and Sony's unique NightShot feature. Sony's elongated Handycam design fits easily in one hand and is well-balanced. While not the lightest of camcorders, we found the Handycam line to be one of the most ergonomic and easy to use. The Sony TRV16 Handycam has a nifty status screen on the outside of the LCD screen module that lets you know how many minutes you've recorded or how far you've played a tape. It also tells you if there's a tape in the camcorder. The LCD screen swivels 210 degrees, which lets you record above your head, or put yourself in the picture. The optical viewfinder is black and white, which is not a real drawback since we ended up using the LCD screen for most of our shooting. The Sony TRV16 Handycam lets you manually adjust focus and exposure; it also includes six programmed exposure modes, plus backlight compensation, to help optimize your video under different shooting conditions. It features a 180x digital zoom, great for getting closeups and recording faraway events. We enjoyed Sony's full range of special effects, including the distinctive pastel, slim, and stretch picture modes. The TRV416 also provides widescreen, black-and-white, sepia, negative, and solarized modes. We liked the range of fade options, which included fade to black, mosaic, monotone, and a bounce-image effect. The camcorder includes Sony's exclusive NightShot capability, which lets you shoot video in total darkness. The TRV16 emits an invisible infrared beam to light the scene. The resulting video is basically black and white, and usually lower quality than normal video, but being able to get decent images in complete darkness is nonetheless pretty amazing. This camcorder uses the 8mm format, which means you can't play the tapes in your VCR; you have to connect the camcorder to your TV for playback. Pros:
- Ergonomic design
- NightShot capability
- Wide range of exposure settings
- Good selection of special effects
Cons:
- Optical viewfinder is black and white
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