Sony Handycam DCR-TRV350 Digital-8 Camcorder

pros: Very inexpensive, good quality, easy to use, feels solid, easy computer connection.

cons: 8mm Tapes hard to find, cameras hard to find new, tripod blocks tape release.

A Great Backup Video Camera

I own two of these models, both as backups for my HD camcorder. I've been shooting broadcast quality... See Full Review

pros: Sony quality, ease of use. No manual even needed for basic use

cons: Battery life a little low but acceptable as for its' use.

Solid performer with advanced features, good price

I have been using this for a couple of years now and it is a great, solid, easy to use camcorder. It... See Full Review

pros: picture quality

cons: Brand new models may be defective

Defective

The DV out jack of the camera does not work. I've put a new firewire card and port and bought a new... See Full Review

pros: easy to use, great battery life, good video quality

cons: Firewire broke on third use

Firewire Broke on third use

I like my camcorder, it takes good video, but I didn't have a robust enough PC to take advantage of... See Full Review

pros: Easy to use, good picture for the price.

cons: Low battery life.

Capturing Life In All Its Glory

The Sony DCR-TRV 350 (from now on called the 350 in this review) is a camcorder you can most certain... See Full Review

pros: Excellent features, Great price, Very nice video quality, low light recording works very well.

cons: Could use a bigger battery and it does not come with a memory stick.

You want digital photos? BUY A DIGITAL CAMERA!!!

The Sony TRV-350 is an excellent choice. You can't beat all the features for the money. I got mine b... See Full Review

pros: 20X Optical Zoom, Analog inputs, passthrough, backward compatible

cons: Battery life, Must use screen to adjust camera settings, Bottom loading and tripod mount

A great camera for the everyday user

As a parent, I have a collection of tapes that include VHS and 8MM that I wanted to convert to DVD.... See Full Review

pros: Excellent value, extremely user friendly, lots of features, and it's a Sony.

cons: It's heavy, gave me a sore neck.

Sony TRV-350 Handycam

I like this camera a lot. I choose it over the JVC miniDV. My camera is one month old and no compla... See Full Review

pros: Easy to use, good price

cons: No memory stick or tape included

So far, so good

Also considered Canon zr60. Consumer reports review introduced us to this Sony and we went with thei... See Full Review

pros: The LCD display has great clarity, 20x optical zoom!, built in light.

cons: The battery with the camera sucks.The fact that USB streaming is off by default.

Really nice for the price.

The 350 is my first digital camcorder and I really like it. I was going to buy mini dv but when I tr... See Full Review