🎥 Sony DCR-TRV510: Advanced Handycam with 20x Optical Zoom and 360x Digital Zoom (Discontinued Model) Review

I wanted the latest in digital camcorder technology, but the high cost of mini DV tapes got me thinking about the SONY Digital 8 format viewfinder, a slightly larger LCD monitor, 2MB built-in Storage for digital photos, Sony photo management software for your PC and a PC connection via a serial port. The 510 is my first camcorder, so I don't have any camcorder experience to make a relative comparison. This camcorder is great for home videos and photography. The best results are achieved…

The best thing about this camcorder is that it has a 4 inch screen! It's big enough so you can show your video to others without having to connect your camcorder to your TV. It is very nice! I've seen other people's camcorders with a tiny 2 inch screen and that's not good for your enjoyment at all. -------------- Night vision is amazing too! Once you activate night vision, you can take pictures in total darkness. And the picture is really good. ------------- The image quality is also excellent.

I've had the Sony DCR-TRV-510 for about three months now. It was a lot of fun to use and learn. Charge the battery right out of the box, insert a cassette and you're ready to record. With a little practice and reading the manual, you can create perfectly acceptable and entertaining (digital) still images. In terms of video, the camera is exceptionally easy to learn and use. This requires standard 8mm video cassettes - cheaper and more readily available than mini DV cassettes. The zoom lens is…

Forget about other cameras. TRV-310 and TRV-510 are the best available today. undoubtedly. Don't waste your time looking for other options because no other handheld camcorder (in this category) can match the features and quality of these camcorders. I've been playing with my TRV-310 for about 10 days and I'm really impressed with this camera. This is my fifth camcorder (all 8mm and HI-8) I've used and it's the best camcorder I've ever seen. Some comments. The 310's LCD screen is amazing. By far