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Most people looking at this camera will be interesting in using it to play back old Digital8 tapes to view them or convert them to a current digital format (e.g. DVD or hard drive). For those purposes this product does the job with support for Digital8, Digital 8 and 8mm video tapes. It supports output via S-Video, std. video, USB and i-link (Sony's name for firewire). This provides all the options one should need to move your video to a modern device for further processing. The only difference between this and the TRV530 is LCD screen size which should not be an issue for the purposes noted. Either should do the job nicely. The main thing to like is that it does the job at an acceptable price. On the downside its complex transport mechanism requires caution and gentle handling to avoid problems loading and unloading tapes.Read full review
This review would hold true for both the TRV330 and the TRV530. LCD size is the "Only" difference. I bought one of these (along with a TRV830)to transfer my old 8mm to DVD, and also to play my 8mm back on my TV. These Digital 8"s do a better playback job then the original 8mm cameras they where recorded on. What I didn't realize was that it made great video too. Good to have around if you need a back up real quick. So the tapes are a bit bigger, and the camera is a little heavy. You'll have to look very closely to see much difference between the average miniDV and this one. In Fact all the cameras in this series,(TRV230, 330, 530, 730 and 830)where the last digital 8's that still had the wireless super laser link to play back your videos without av cables with the optional IR receiver. In my opinion, the 30 series cameras where the best, and then Sony started to eliminate some feathers with the 40 (TRV240, 340, 840) series and beyond, and went down hill from there until they stopped making Digital 8's altogether. With the larger lens (37mm), it still blows away the newer mid grade mini DV's (HC20 30, etc.) with their smaller 25mm lenses. Bigger lens, more information for the CCD, and a great picture. It's too bad that some eBayers use this review site to slam a non working camera sold by some bad sellers. This is not fare to these great digital 8mm's. That's what the FEEDBACK FORUM is for. So if you can still find a good working one, get them while you still can.Read full review
This is a up to date old school digital camera, it has muscle and distance. The trv-330 has just enough Bells and Whistles if you need them.Downloading the Hi-8 tapes are a project for the novice,,,like myself and the newer computers don't come with the built-in programs to convert to dvd, oh well its still the camera you want if you want to capture a football game or see the people on a 747 landing nearby.i have two I just think if you want some ole skool fun and at E-Bay prices you can't go wrong.
I purchased this Camera so I would be able to transfer all my 8mm film to my pc and then to edit making archival copies of home movies of our family. It is a solid camera. All original cables, remote and battery plus a bonus battery and two new tapes were included. Even the owners manual and receipt were attached. I shot some home video and played it back.I was very impressed with the ease of use. These were great cameras being only superseded by the new digital disc and hard drive format cameras. It is so easy to use, I may just keep it after making my transfers. The transaction was great. As far as this model against other models, I couldn't say but the DCR-TRV330 is an excellent camera. I do have prior experience with standard 8mm ( non digital ) cameras and this blows them away. Just a superior product. I would highly recommend this camera.Read full review
I purchased this TVR330 to transfer old video Hi8 and Digital 8 tapes to my computer because my TVR480 was being finicky and I was getting inconsistent results including my computer would only occasionally recognize the TVR480. So after considering having someone transfer them for me I decided to buy this TVR330. It has worked well and my computer recognizes it every time. So far I have transferred 23 tapes and still going.
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