Bizrate User Review.
Sony goes from
, Jul. 21, 2004
QuickTake:
Pros: Enjoyed using it, while it worked...
Cons: Very, Very expensive to repair.
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 1 year
Bizrate User Review.
Great Camera
, Jul. 16, 2004
Comments:
I had the Canon Optura and had to return it. Over the last two years this camera has been PERFECT. The larger LCD screen makes this camera special.
I had the Canon Optura and had to return it. Over the last two years this camera has been PERFECT. The larger LCD screen makes this camera special.
QuickTake:
Pros: LCD screen size, Video Quality
Cons: price
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 2 years
Bizrate User Review.
Great camcorder
, Feb. 12, 2004
Comments:
The TRV27 is a great camcorder. I have owned it for about 2 years, and use it mainly for recording while traveling. This unit has seen me all around Europe, and worked like a charm. This is my first camcorder, and I bought it after reviewing many d
The TRV27 is a great camcorder. I have owned it for about 2 years, and use it mainly for recording while traveling. This unit has seen me all around Europe, and worked like a charm. This is my first camcorder, and I bought it after reviewing many d
QuickTake:
Pros: Wide range of features, large LCD screen, color viewfinder
Cons: On the heavy side, flimsy zoom switch
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 2 years
Bizrate User Review.
Be aware of Sony products
, May. 18, 2003
Comments:
I purchased dcr-trv20 for about $1600.00, this camcorder one day just stopped working. It lasted only for 3 years but only used it for recording 6 cassettes. I sent in for repair and they told me it'll cost me $1350.00 to repair. The whole system board ne
I purchased dcr-trv20 for about $1600.00, this camcorder one day just stopped working. It lasted only for 3 years but only used it for recording 6 cassettes. I sent in for repair and they told me it'll cost me $1350.00 to repair. The whole system board ne
QuickTake:
Pros: good picture quality, compact, long battery life
Cons: poor picture quality in low/dark environment. poor warranty
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 3 years
Bizrate User Review.
Finding the beginging of a new clip impossible
, Apr. 27, 2003
Comments:
Nice sized cam but the instructions are bizzare. I should give it to a four year old to make sense of it.
Nice sized cam but the instructions are bizzare. I should give it to a four year old to make sense of it.
QuickTake:
Pros: nice weight and size
Cons: cannot find the beging of any new movie on a 120 min tape
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 year
Bizrate User Review.
Sony Handy Can DCR-TRV27 -PRblem with USB Driver
, Apr. 23, 2003
Comments:
The Camers performs well as a individual unit. Connectivity with computer depends on your luck. The on line sony support is horrible. They suggested me buying another interface for transfering the data from camera to computer rather than fixing the proble
The Camers performs well as a individual unit. Connectivity with computer depends on your luck. The on line sony support is horrible. They suggested me buying another interface for transfering the data from camera to computer rather than fixing the proble
QuickTake:
Pros: camera is ok
Cons: connectivity with computer is bad
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 9 months
Bizrate User Review.
Very Very good camera!
, Feb. 26, 2003
Comments:
This is my 2nd video camera and I love it! It is very easy to use and takes very clear sharp video. Digital camera is good for emailing. Good quality camera. Highly recommend!
This is my 2nd video camera and I love it! It is very easy to use and takes very clear sharp video. Digital camera is good for emailing. Good quality camera. Highly recommend!
QuickTake:
Pros: Exceptional video quality, lightweight, digital camera
Cons: Small memory card included. Small battery included, price
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 weeks
Bizrate User Review.
Sony TRV 27
, Feb. 1, 2003
Comments:
I am not happy to pay $800 for this camcorder. If we see the results on LCD it is excellent but if you connect to TV it is 70% of the quality. In normal lighting "indoor" it records much darker but outdoor it is excellent , same problem is there with WEB
I am not happy to pay $800 for this camcorder. If we see the results on LCD it is excellent but if you connect to TV it is 70% of the quality. In normal lighting "indoor" it records much darker but outdoor it is excellent , same problem is there with WEB
QuickTake:
Pros: light weight, compact,new features
Cons: Results not good on TV, VCR
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 12 days
Bizrate User Review.
pretty nice
, Jan. 25, 2003
Comments:
I recommend sony dcr-trv 27 camcorder to all my friends because it`s a good camcorder
I recommend sony dcr-trv 27 camcorder to all my friends because it`s a good camcorder
QuickTake:
Pros: it`s a nice camcorder
Cons: it`s too heavy
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 month
Bizrate User Review.
IT`S OK IF YOU DON`T PAY TOO MUCH
, Jan. 25, 2003
Comments:
MY FREANDS FROM ROMANIA AND MY FRENDS FROM USA. IT`S A GOOD CAMCORDER
MY FREANDS FROM ROMANIA AND MY FRENDS FROM USA. IT`S A GOOD CAMCORDER
QuickTake:
Pros: Still and Movie Quality
Cons: IT IS TO HEAVY
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 month
Bizrate User Review.
No support, no driver
, Jan. 19, 2003
Comments:
The camera itself works well, so far. The software and Sony support absolutely sucks. I cannot get the camera to transfer data to the PC. USB drivers will not install. The instructions are completely bogus, the help Web site is not available in English...
The camera itself works well, so far. The software and Sony support absolutely sucks. I cannot get the camera to transfer data to the PC. USB drivers will not install. The instructions are completely bogus, the help Web site is not available in English...
QuickTake:
Pros: Large viewer
Cons: Price, support, instruction manual, software, optical zoom
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 2 weeks
Bizrate User Review.
technical support for video capture
, Jan. 17, 2003
Comments:
I could not get my camera and computer to "talk" to each other despite installing the driver software that comes with the camera. After many frustrating hours of failed attempts I called 1-800-282-2848 and spoke to Raquel (pronounced ra-kel) at extension
I could not get my camera and computer to "talk" to each other despite installing the driver software that comes with the camera. After many frustrating hours of failed attempts I called 1-800-282-2848 and spoke to Raquel (pronounced ra-kel) at extension
QuickTake:
Pros: lightweight, many features
Cons: pixela hardware useless
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 months
Bizrate User Review.
ALERT! Driver not recognized by other software
, Jan. 13, 2003
Comments:
The camera has some real problems. I never could get the add a title to video function to work--even customer support couldn't do that. The worst thing of all is the camera's driver software is not recognized by my video editing software-Pinnacle Studio
The camera has some real problems. I never could get the add a title to video function to work--even customer support couldn't do that. The worst thing of all is the camera's driver software is not recognized by my video editing software-Pinnacle Studio
QuickTake:
Pros: good size, nice features
Cons: driver nonfunctional; USB not recognized by other programs
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 3 weeks
Bizrate User Review.
GOOD DV CAM....
, Jan. 10, 2003
Comments:
The Sony TRV27 is an awesome product for the price. For cameras in its class, it produced the best picture......As for the bad reviews: I think they are mad that they bought Cannons. First- the light problem is true, low light picture resilutiohn is not t
The Sony TRV27 is an awesome product for the price. For cameras in its class, it produced the best picture......As for the bad reviews: I think they are mad that they bought Cannons. First- the light problem is true, low light picture resilutiohn is not t
QuickTake:
Pros: Size, ease of use, and PC compatibility is awesome: no probs
Cons: No light included !
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 month
Bizrate User Review.
Sony Stinks
, Jan. 6, 2003
Comments:
I am stuck with a Sony digital camera with pixela software that is horrible! My operating system is XPpro. The pixella software alleges compatibility but keeps shuting down , losing images, won't transfer to other better programs and is an all around nigh
I am stuck with a Sony digital camera with pixela software that is horrible! My operating system is XPpro. The pixella software alleges compatibility but keeps shuting down , losing images, won't transfer to other better programs and is an all around nigh
QuickTake:
Pros: None
Cons: The cons totally outweigh the pros.
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 2 months
Bizrate User Review.
Nothing I can't do with this Camcorder
, Dec. 9, 2002
Comments:
I researched a great deal. My requirements were: 1) Record all analog inputs 2) Great optical zoom 3) MiniDV format for compatibility 4) Line in for using with external mics 5) Great view screen. I compromised with the 10X zoom and use add-on lenses. St
I researched a great deal. My requirements were: 1) Record all analog inputs 2) Great optical zoom 3) MiniDV format for compatibility 4) Line in for using with external mics 5) Great view screen. I compromised with the 10X zoom and use add-on lenses. St
QuickTake:
Pros: Records all analog inputs, great battery life, screen
Cons: few probs really, location of switch, needs 18x zoom
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 months
Bizrate User Review.
This Sony is not too little or too big to handle.
, Dec. 9, 2002
Comments:
I would not only recommend it to others, I would buy it again for myself if I lost it or somehting. It's really convenient and efficient. I would have appreciated if Sony had the guts to package it with a 64 meg memory stick, knowing that I'm spending alm
I would not only recommend it to others, I would buy it again for myself if I lost it or somehting. It's really convenient and efficient. I would have appreciated if Sony had the guts to package it with a 64 meg memory stick, knowing that I'm spending alm
QuickTake:
Pros: The videos are extremely clear and the stills are great.
Cons: Power switch can be confusing; 10x optical zoom isn't enough
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 7 months
Bizrate User Review.
ja poor choice
, Dec. 8, 2002
Comments:
I would not buy another one of these cameras because of the poor quality zoom and very expensive repair. I also got the runaround when trying to get it repaired!! It has been in their shops for over three months!
I would not buy another one of these cameras because of the poor quality zoom and very expensive repair. I also got the runaround when trying to get it repaired!! It has been in their shops for over three months!
QuickTake:
Pros: a nice steady camera
Cons: digital zoom tends to be blurry, cost to repair DC-to-DC cov
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 4 years
Bizrate User Review.
Great camcorder
, Dec. 8, 2002
Comments:
The quality of video taken in daylight is superb. Low light video is not nearly as clear, but still acceptable. The camcorder includes some very nice features, including the ability to transfer analog video to a DV tape or to your computer. A larger memor
The quality of video taken in daylight is superb. Low light video is not nearly as clear, but still acceptable. The camcorder includes some very nice features, including the ability to transfer analog video to a DV tape or to your computer. A larger memor
QuickTake:
Pros: Great video quality in daylight, Excellent feature set
Cons: Memory stick too small
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 days
Bizrate User Review.
video camera
, Dec. 7, 2002
Comments:
recommend for camera enthusiest, screen easy to view operate
recommend for camera enthusiest, screen easy to view operate
QuickTake:
Pros: lightweight, easy to operate
Cons: havent found any
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 months
Bizrate User Review.
Sony is still the best in camcorders!
, Dec. 6, 2002
Comments:
Do not walk, run out and buy this BAD BOY!!!!!!! It is the best camcorder yet to come from Sony. Laying aside the cost of the camcorder, it outshines all the rest on the market today!
Do not walk, run out and buy this BAD BOY!!!!!!! It is the best camcorder yet to come from Sony. Laying aside the cost of the camcorder, it outshines all the rest on the market today!
QuickTake:
Pros: A very nice camera in its class!
Cons: None that I have found so far.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 weeks
Bizrate User Review.
Sony Camcorder
, Dec. 6, 2002
Comments:
The DCR-TRV27 digital camcorder is a great value. It is a digital video camcorder and also lets you take digital still photos.
The DCR-TRV27 digital camcorder is a great value. It is a digital video camcorder and also lets you take digital still photos.
QuickTake:
Pros: Able to take still photos with it
Cons: Memory stick too small, needs to come with at least a 32mg
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 year
Bizrate User Review.
I love my hanycam.
, Dec. 5, 2002
Comments:
I bought this camera five minutes after my precious new granddaughter was born and I ran to the hospital and used it and it captured those special moments.I need to spend more time learning to use all the special features,but basically I love it.It is so
I bought this camera five minutes after my precious new granddaughter was born and I ran to the hospital and used it and it captured those special moments.I need to spend more time learning to use all the special features,but basically I love it.It is so
QuickTake:
Pros: I really enjoy the fact that it's so light and so far it's t
Cons: none except that I haven't taken the time to really learn to
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 7 months
Bizrate User Review.
PERSONAL REVIEW OF SONY DCR-TRV27 HANDYCAM
, Dec. 3, 2002
Comments:
The Sony Handycam DCR-TRV27 is a marvelous lightwieght camera,that has a large veiwing screen. I personally find the power button awkward, but it gets easier to use with practise. It takes quality pictures and makes veiwing the film a joy. The pricing is
The Sony Handycam DCR-TRV27 is a marvelous lightwieght camera,that has a large veiwing screen. I personally find the power button awkward, but it gets easier to use with practise. It takes quality pictures and makes veiwing the film a joy. The pricing is
QuickTake:
Pros: Great large veiwing screen with good pictures!
Cons: The switch is awkward,and the zoom needs to be increased.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 4 months
Bizrate User Review.
The camera of DOOM.
, Dec. 2, 2002
Comments:
I bought this product three months ago and it broke the first time I used it. Me and my pals were filming our version of twister and I had a great idea to have "TORNADO VIEW" where the viewer is in the tornado (awsome idea... I am a self-proclaimed geniu
I bought this product three months ago and it broke the first time I used it. Me and my pals were filming our version of twister and I had a great idea to have "TORNADO VIEW" where the viewer is in the tornado (awsome idea... I am a self-proclaimed geniu
QuickTake:
Pros: Comes in nice box. HA!
Cons: Built cheap, reproduction bad.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 day
Bizrate User Review.
TRV27
, Nov. 30, 2002
Comments:
Got the mike and wide angle lens(this is a must for anything other than closeups). Light weight for easy carrying. This is a super camera.
Got the mike and wide angle lens(this is a must for anything other than closeups). Light weight for easy carrying. This is a super camera.
QuickTake:
Pros: Great stills. Many options. Love the camera!
Cons: Menus take some getting used to.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 6 months
Bizrate User Review.
PIXELA Software non-functional
, Nov. 30, 2002
Comments:
The camera is great. Good features, fairly light, controls well placed. The PIXELA software for USB transfer had severe problems. USB drivers loaded without error messages but when trying to record video it only recorded two seconds. Customer support
The camera is great. Good features, fairly light, controls well placed. The PIXELA software for USB transfer had severe problems. USB drivers loaded without error messages but when trying to record video it only recorded two seconds. Customer support
QuickTake:
Pros: Excellent 3.5
Cons: USB driver not readable by other programs. poor support
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 8 days
Bizrate User Review.
Took it back
, Nov. 27, 2002
Comments:
I was not pleased with the camera. It had an excellent picture quality in Best Buy which happens to be extremely well lit. In indoor setting with practical lighting, it recorded images much darker. The LCD screen displays the image as brighter than it a
I was not pleased with the camera. It had an excellent picture quality in Best Buy which happens to be extremely well lit. In indoor setting with practical lighting, it recorded images much darker. The LCD screen displays the image as brighter than it a
QuickTake:
Pros: a lot of digital effects and features
Cons: picture quality diminishes in lower light conditions
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 1 week
Bizrate User Review.
Best MiniDV in it's class.
, Nov. 21, 2002
Comments:
After a few months of researching MiniDV camcorders, I selected the Sony DCR-TRV27. I have only had it for a month, but so far I am very satisfied. I mainly record family events: birthday parties, vacations, children, etc. The digital still capability w
After a few months of researching MiniDV camcorders, I selected the Sony DCR-TRV27. I have only had it for a month, but so far I am very satisfied. I mainly record family events: birthday parties, vacations, children, etc. The digital still capability w
QuickTake:
Pros: Carl-Ziess lense, size, picture quality, manual focus
Cons: Price, Optical zoom is only 10X, low light quality
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 month
Bizrate User Review.
GREAT CAMERA
, Nov. 19, 2002
Comments:
GREAT CAMERA .SHOP AROUND AND GET IT FOR LESS THAN $800.00.RECOMEND GETTING TRIPOD FOR ZOOM SHOTS.KEEP SPARE BATTERY WITH YOU.
GREAT CAMERA .SHOP AROUND AND GET IT FOR LESS THAN $800.00.RECOMEND GETTING TRIPOD FOR ZOOM SHOTS.KEEP SPARE BATTERY WITH YOU.
QuickTake:
Pros: SMALL,LIGHT,LARGE SCREEN
Cons: MICROPHONE NOISE
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 months
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I had the DCR-TRV27 Camcorder since last year. I've had the occasion to use it maybe a dozen times. All of a sudden, it won't play back. I follow the trouble shooting guide and determine thru the code displayed that I should be able to fix it by foll