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this is the best a hi8 camcorder can get, quality wise. it does not have an LCD, but a color viewfinder instead, but it doesn't matter. and the lack of the LCD makes the battery last a lot looonger, about 220 minutes or so. i used to have a Samsung 8mm, very nice quality. then i owned a Sharp hi8, terrible quality. then i got the Sony tr818, and it impressed me how good it recorded. it was the improvement i was looking for over the Samsung. the exposure of this camcorder is high, so low light is no problem. not to mention that it can record in the dark up to 10 feet away, due to the Night Shot feature. but it is when you record in normal light or well lighted areas, that you will see the depth of quality. really good. with some camcorders, opening the tape lid is bothersome, but not with this one; you just open up the lid on top, press a button on the side, and the tape compartment comes out on one side. no need to take your hand off the camcorder, like on some models. i know of at least 1 charger from another Sony camcorder that is compatible with this one, and vice-versa, so those parts are not hard to get. you better believe it's good quality, and better than another Sony model that i later got. this later model had an LCD, but the quality was less than the TR818. don't let the lack of an LCD make you think it's not good, it's what's inside, and what comes out the output to the TV, that counts. also, this one has a bigger lens than others, and i guess that's also the reason for it's quality. it is a little bigger than other handycams, but not too big. it cannot output to the computer, since it's analog. but you can record to a home DVD recorder, and put the DVD in the computer. or use a video capture device. worth it, no doubt.Read full review
It's a great camcorder if you just want something simple and easy. The quality is decent, great for a vacation or just things around the house. If you want something that looks professional, get something nicer, but I just wanted something simple to mess around with and have some fun. It works wonderfully, steady shot is nice to have. Great zoom. Overall I am very satisfied.
This camera was bought as a unit which was several years old and still worked fine. I think it is a testament to the long standing quality of Sony products in general. I love the night shot feature also.
This is the best camcorder I've ever used, I used it for my 11 year old grandson's basketball games with no problem, this camcorder is very easy to hold and use, nice and clear picture. I connected this camcorder to the Sony DvDirect VRD-MC6 and transfered all of his games on DVD with no problem, nice picture, nice sound. Very pleased with this camcorder. The only problem I have is trying to get the HI8 blank tapes.
Product as expected. I can't get S video out to work, but RCA A/V works fine. May try another cable.
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