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Sony DCR TRV38

Sony DCR TRV38

  • 3 out of 5
"BLACK SCREEN OF DEATH!!!!!!!!!!!!"
  • 4 out of 5
"Great Camera, good quality, Good price."
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Answered Questions for the TRV38

Q: No image can be seen!!! Help!!!
A: Well then you're pretty much left with contacting Sony for a repair estimate, IIRC. Probably cheaper to just upgrade to... read more
Q: Upgrade advice from Sony DCR-TRV38
A: Well, MAC compatibility is dicey at best. I do know that with the optional dock, the HC96 does get firewire... read more
Q: is there an update of the software to connect the camcoder thru usb or firewire to windows vista?
A: That's not an uncommon problem. When you come out with a new .0 version of an OS, chances are it's... read more

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Open Questions for the TRV38

Q: Why do the color are not as bright the reds are seen as pink?
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Editors' Comments

The Sony DCR TRV38 offers advanced camcorder features at a competitive price. With a 3.5" LCD screen, Sony's unique NightShot capability, and a Carl Zeiss lens, the TRV38 packs an impressive feature set into its compact body that will appeal to a wide variety of video buffs. read more

Specifications

  • 0.69 megapixels (effective)
  • 10x optical/120x digital zoom
  • Mini DV format
  • 3.5" LCD
  • auto and manual focus
  • electronic image stabilization
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  • 3.29 out of 5

Average rating based on 31 total reviews: 3.29/5

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  • 3 out of 5
BLACK SCREEN OF DEATH!!!!!!!!!!!! ( - 1/25/06)

Camera worked great for first 2 years...4 kids worth of a LOT of video!!! Problem began with screen flickering and getting distorted during recording, then... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Great Camera, good quality, Good price. (Izzel Sanchez - 3/7/07)

I've owned this camera since it came out, got the 4 yr Warranty, and still haven't had to use it. Knock on wood, this camera... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Black Screen (Sam Silva - 9/18/06)

Thank God for you reviews. I've had the same problem for over a year now, intermittent though, and was looking to buy another when I... read more

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Professional Reviews

  • 4.8 out of 5
Best combination of features, video quality, low light quality and price in the Sony line right now (CamcorderInfo.com - 9/12/03)

In this very thorough review of the Sony DCR-TRV38, the author praises the camcorder's ergonomics, the manual focus ring, and the LCD. Her concerns included the touch screen input, the lack of manual exposure control, and the low light filming capability. read original review

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