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Sony CCD-TRV138 Hi8 Handycam Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom

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from: Sony


This video camcorder is what I was looking for. It was in execellent shape. I recommend this product to anyone who doesn't want to spend a lot of money.

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Sony DCR-TRV280 Digital8 Handycam Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom

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from: Sony


This camera is a great bargain and so versatile.

The optical zoom is incredible. I was able to film a drowning swimmer being rescued down on the beach from my 12th floor apartment!

Not only is this an excellent camcorder, it also makes a great webcam when connected to your computer with a Firewire cable

The USB streaming is useless: for some reason it won't let you record the audio track over USB even though it installs an audio driver when you plug it in, and the camera will go into standby while it's in use if you're not recording or playing the tape, so I recommend sticking with Firewire.

Note that if you buy this camera, keep the application CD that comes with it in a safe place. Sony does ... Read More:

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JVC GR-SXM38US Compact Super VHS Camcorder

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from: JVC


Nice camcorder. Easy to use. Can see tapes right away unlike digital camcorders. this was a gift for my 14 year old grandaughter and she loves it.

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Panasonic PV-L354 VHS-C Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom

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from: Panasonic


I bought a Panasonic Camcorder a few years back. I continually got a Dew Detected message. Got that fixed and shortly there after the sound was intermitant as noted in so many other reviews here and elsewhere - though I did not know it at the time. So I gave Panasonic another chance. I bought this model and it worked fine again for about a year or so...Then, Halloween comes around and the sound is not there, then there, then so low you can barely hear it then static then back. Needless to say as with others the moment was lost, FOREVER!

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Sony CCDTRV43 Handycam Hi8 Camcorder

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from: Sony


This is by far one of the best entry-level camcorders. With all the features including night vision, it is well worth the $$.

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Panasonic PV-L454 VHS-C Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom

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from: Panasonic


This camcorder was purchased as a gift for my daughter and used about 12 times over a 6 month period before experiencing intermittent failures. The labor warranty on this unit is only 90 days and labor costs for repair approach the original cost. It is unconscionable for Panasonic to market a defective product like this. This reflects poorly on their other products and unless they address this issue with me, I will avoid their products and advise others to avoid their products as well. I might chalk this up to one defective unit if I hadn't read other accounts of the same issue. This is a manufacturing or design defect that has not been addressed by Panasonic.

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RCA CC6263 VHS-C AutoShot Camcorder

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from: RCA


I concur wholeheartedly with all the good reviews here--we've had this camcorder for many years now and have shot hundreds of hours of video with it. It's great! One possible design flaw is the rotating eyepiece or viewfinder. Over the years the ribbon cable inside it wore out and I had a dickens of a time finding another. There are parts lists several places but no diagram to determine the part number, even from RCA (Thomson)service centers. If your display has gone to black and white or otherwise fritzed out, try moving the eyepiece down toward the stored position and see if it comes back (mine did, in green). If so, this cable is likely what you need. The part number for the cable is TCE 244342, and with shipping it ran about $30. Well worth it to ... Read More:

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JVC GRSXM240U Super VHS-C Camcorder with 2.5" LCD

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from: JVC


Got this camcorder for christmas 3 yrs.ago.After storing the camcorder for about 1 yr. I charged the battery and when I went to check a tape that I had recorded 14 mos. ago there was no picture on the monitor and the viewfinder.I had sound but no picture.I called the JVC service division and they told me to ship it to them and they would check it out and tell me how much it would cost to fix it.I also went to an authorized JVC repair shop and was told that this was a problem that JVC had know about and that if I send it to the JVC that they would fix it for free.The JVC service division person I spoke to told me that I would have to pay.
I am confused and very upset that JVC doesn't standby their product.If I have to by another camcorder,I'd never buy ... Read More:

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Sony CCDTR517 Hi8 Camcorder

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from: Sony


First of all, I love the camera when it works. Short on features and not digital quality, but top of the line picture quality for 8mm. Has clear, white whites and sharp picture. It's also very easy to use.

However, after just 4 months of use, the camera started not keeping a charge. I discovered the problem to be that the camera would go into play mode on it's own from the off position and drain the battery. (Switch remains locked in the off position, but camera is on and able to play tapes)I was also unable to charge the battery for the same reason.(Battery will not charge while in play mode even though plugged in)

The Sony warranty had expired (They have a very short warranty period) but I had purchased an extended warranty so my camera was relpaced. ... Read More:

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Sony CCD-TRV68 Hi8 Camcorder

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from: Sony


We used this camcorder about 3 times before it died. It would no longer record properly. It captured audio but not video (ended up with a blank screen video capture.)
The problem lies with a buggy CCD block assembly. The same problem can be seen with similar Sony camcorder models. These camcorders tend to develop the blank screen issue anywhere from 6 months to 2 years after purchase.
There are reports all over the internet about this problem but Sony denies that it's a manufacturing issue and wanted 200+ to repair. I wouldn't get this camcorder (or any other Sony camcorder) again.