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A very lightly used DCR-TRV280 Digital8 Camcorder...includes a Firewire cable to connect to your computer for easy computer editing of footage (on a Mac anyways ;-)
It takes great video...we just never use it...
Product Features
1/6-inch CCD imager with 290K effective pixels
Digital8 format records digital audio and video comparable to MiniDV on affordable Hi8 tapes
20x optical zoom with SteadyShot picture-stabilization system
2.5-inch SwivelScreen LCD
NightShot Plus Infrared System captures natural-looking video in low light
Technical Details
Brand Name: Sony
Model: DCRTRV280
Media Type: Digital8
Lens Type: Zoom lens
Optical zoom: 20 x
Maximum Aperture Range: F/1.6-2.4
Shooting Modes: Digital photo mode
Video Input: Camcorder
Display Size: 2.5 inches
Optical Sensor Resolution: 460000 Pixels
Optical Sensor Technology: CCD
Optical Sensor Size: 1/6"
Viewfinder Type: LCD
Audio Input: Microphone
Microphone Operation Mode: Stereo
Height: 3.9 inches
Weight: 1.8 pounds
Depth: 5.9 inches
Width: 3.3 inches