The Sony CCD-TRV328 is everything youd want in a Hi8 Handycam camcorder, at a price thats easy on the wallet. It features a large 2.5' SwivelScreen LCD display, the NightShot Plus infrared recording system, a massive 20X optical zoom and the new Easy Handycam button. It even includes SteadyShot picture stabilization to help keep a smooth picture in even the roughest situations. Best of all, it packs all of these features in a compact design thats perfect for anyone whos on the go.
Compact Hi8 Handycam camcorder with 320,000-pixel CCD
20x optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 990x) with manual focus and image stabilizer
2.5-inch rotating LCD and black-and-white viewfinder
Low-light recording settings and built-in white LED light
NP-FM30 InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery
Battery information is momentarily displayed without having to power on the camcorder. Quickly access the battery's status by pressing the Battery Info button. The Recording Time Available is displayed in minutes on either the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
With a press of the Easy Handycam button, most of the advanced functions of the camcorder are 'locked out' leaving only the buttons essential for recording operational.
SteadyShot Picture Stabilization smoothes and steadies your images without degrading picture quality. Sony does it with motion sensors --- a more accurate system than many other camcorders on the market.
With Sony's NightShot Infrared system you can capture natural looking video even when shooting in low light up to 10 feet away using the built-in infrared system.
Stamina Power Management the combination of low power consumption and an optional InfoLithium battery give Sony Handycam models incredible operating time. To keep tabs on battery life, Sony's AccuPower meter displays the number of minutes remaining -- right in the viewfinder.
Video Hi8 Recording
Records outstanding video quality up to 400 lines of horizontal resolution with Hi-Fi sound on affordable Hi8 and 8mm tapes.
1/6' CCD Imager, 320K Pixels Gross
1/6' CCD imager with 200K (effective) pixels provides great detail and clarity, with exceptional analog video performance.
20X Optical/990X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action up close from far away. In addition, the digital zoom interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms.
2.5' SwivelScreen LCD Display (123K Pixels)
Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The high-resolution 123K pixels LCD rotates up to 270-degrees for multiple viewing angles providing a sharp detailed images for monitoring or playback.
InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower Meter System
Charge the battery at any time because unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries Sonys rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening 'memory effect'. Sonys exclusive AccuPower meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes in the viewfinder or the LCD screen.