Sony DCR-TRV9 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder
The Sony DCR-TRV9 is a classic MiniDV Handycam from 1998 and Sony's first NightShot camcorder. With a Carl Zeiss lens, full manual controls, and i.LINK (FireWire) output, it is a capable digital camcorder with real creative control.
Why videographers love it
- 1/4-inch CCD with Carl Zeiss lens
- 10x optical zoom
- Sony's first NightShot infrared system
- Manual focus, exposure, and white balance
- 2.5-inch color LCD plus viewfinder
- S-Video, composite, and i.LINK (FireWire)
What it is great for
- Family events and home movies
- Low-light and night shooting
- Manual creative control
- Transferring DV footage to a computer
Who it is for
Ideal for anyone who wants a classic MiniDV Handycam with manual control. As used equipment, test with a charged battery and tape before important shoots.
Specifications
- Camera type: MiniDV tape camcorder
- Sensor: 1/4-inch CCD
- Recording: MiniDV tape
- Lens: Carl Zeiss, 10x optical zoom
- Display: 2.5-inch color LCD; viewfinder
- Features: NightShot; manual focus / exposure / white balance
- Connectivity: S-Video, composite, i.LINK (FireWire), LANC
- Era: 1998