ClubCamera.com silver-gray Sony DCR-TRV280 Digital8 Handycam front profile with brushed metallic finish and SteadyShot USB STREAMING label
ClubCamera.com black Sony DCR-TRV280 Digital8 Handycam side rear view with matte plastic body and red START/STOP button
ClubCamera.com silver Sony DCR-TRV280 camcorder three-quarter view showing extended flip-out LCD screen and i-MULTILITHIUM M battery pack
ClubCamera.com silver-gray Sony DCR-TRV280 Digital8 Handycam front profile with brushed metallic finish and SteadyShot USB STREAMING label
ClubCamera.com black Sony DCR-TRV280 Digital8 Handycam side rear view with matte plastic body and red START/STOP button
ClubCamera.com silver Sony DCR-TRV280 camcorder three-quarter view showing extended flip-out LCD screen and i-MULTILITHIUM M battery pack
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Sony DCR-TRV280 Digital8 Handycam Camcorder

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Regular price $18870
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The Sony DCR-TRV280 is a Digital8 Handycam with a 1/6-inch CCD, a 20x optical zoom, and NightShot Plus infrared recording. It records to Digital8 tape and plays back Hi8 and Video8, making it ideal for both new video and digitizing old tapes.

Why videographers love it

  • 1/6-inch CCD (460K gross / 290K effective pixels)
  • 20x optical / 990x digital zoom with interpolation
  • Plays back Hi8 and Video8 tapes - great for digitizing
  • NightShot Plus infrared for low-light recording
  • 2.5-inch SwivelScreen LCD
  • i.LINK (FireWire) output

What it is great for

  • Digitizing old Hi8 and Video8 tapes
  • Family events and home movies
  • Low-light and night shooting
  • Travel and everyday video

Who it is for

Ideal for anyone who wants to record new video and convert old 8mm tapes. As used equipment, test with a charged battery and tape before important shoots.

Specifications

  • Camera type: Digital8 tape camcorder
  • Sensor: 1/6-inch CCD (460K gross / 290K effective)
  • Recording: Digital8 tape; plays Hi8 / Video8
  • Zoom: 20x optical / 990x digital
  • Features: NightShot Plus, SteadyShot
  • Display: 2.5-inch SwivelScreen LCD
  • Connectivity: i.LINK (FireWire)
  • Era: 2004
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