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Sony DCR TRV22

Sony DCR TRV22

  • 4 out of 5
"Great little consumer camcorder"
  • 4 out of 5
"Problem of audio system while making CD"
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Answered Questions for the TRV22

Q: I have lost my image mixer 1.5 CD that came with my Sony Handycam. Would anyone be able to help me please. Cheers, Susan
A: Yes and you'll have to pay $65 dollars for the software! read more
Q: Not Capturing the Audio.
A: Are you connecting via firewire? The 22 has both USB and firewire. USB chiefly being for images from the still... read more
Q: Not Capturing the Audio.
A: Are you connecting via firewire? The 22 has both USB and firewire. USB chiefly being for images from the still... read more

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Open Questions for the TRV22

Q: ImageMixer - no sound on cumputer
10 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: I am attempting to use the camera to record directly on the computer, it works great for 4 min, then powers down, how can I get it to stay powered up?
20 points for best answer - 5 replies
Q: Great product..5 yrs and still running great..although I am having issues with the ImageMixer program..is full and I can't figure out how to delete
20 points for best answer - 1 reply

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Editors' Comments

The Sony DCR-TRV22 is a competent compact camcorder with features that should appeal to casual moviemakers. Critics hail the TRV22's small size and video quality, though some note the camcorder's overly-sensitive microphone and glare-prone LCD screen as drawbacks. read more

Specifications

  • .34 megapixels (effective)
  • 10x optical/12x digital zoom
  • Mini DV format
  • 2.5" LCD
  • auto and manual focus
  • image stabilization
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  • 3.64 out of 5

Average rating based on 70 total reviews: 3.64/5

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  • 4 out of 5
Great little consumer camcorder (Mitch - 7/9/07)

I've been using a Sony TRV22 for a bit over 3 years. I own a music and gift store and filming up and coming bands... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Problem of audio system while making CD (MANOJ AGARWAL - 6/15/06)

Over all it's a good thing to enjoy the shots. But I am facing problem while making CD as per system rcommeded in the manual. read more

  • 5 out of 5
sony dcr trv 22 ( - 7/17/06)

This camcorder is very good.. I used it all over Europe, it has a clear picture and good sound. I like the compact size of... read more

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Professional Reviews

  • 3.8 out of 5
It lacks some of the features of its competitors, but its night shooting elevates this model above the crowd (CNET - 9/29/03)

The Sony DCR-TRV22 is a solid performer, though it is hindered by an LCD screen that is difficult to see in bright light, and a microphone that is prone to picking up wind noise. read original review

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