Sony CCD-TR820E Movie camera

Sony CCD-TR820E Handycam – Vintage Hi8 Camcorder with Accessories – Made in Japan – Circa 1997

Offered here is the Sony CCD-TR820E Handycam, a Japanese-made analogue camcorder from the late 1990s, combining Hi8 recording, a 15× optical zoom lens, Hi-Fi stereo sound and Sony’s SteadyShot image stabilisation.

Presented in very good overall cosmetic condition, tested and in working order, this example comes with a generous selection of accessories, including two Sony batteries, a mains adaptor/charger, two remote controls and a carrying bag.

Its compact design and accessible filming controls capture the character of an era when family celebrations, holidays and everyday memories were recorded on physical videotape.

Features & Specifications:
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation
Model: CCD-TR820E
Range: Handycam
Type: Analogue Hi8 / Video8 Camcorder
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Period: Circa 1997
Television System: PAL
Serial Number: 1120945
Sony’s support archive dates the model’s operating instructions to September 1997. Sony product archive
Lens & Imaging System
- CCD image sensor.
- 15× optical zoom and up to 30× digital zoom.
- Sony 4.1–61.5 mm f/1.4 lens.
- 37 mm filter thread.
- Automatic and manual focusing.
- Monochrome electronic viewfinder.
Recording & Creative Functions
- Hi8 and standard 8 mm cassette compatibility.
- Hi-Fi stereo recording and built-in stereo microphone.
- SP and LP recording modes.
- SteadyShot image stabilisation.
- Manual exposure adjustment.
- Backlight compensation.
- Programme AE shooting modes.
- Picture effects, fades and title overlays.
- Wide-screen recording mode.
- Date and time recording.
- Edit Search and recording review.
Connections & Physical Details
- S-Video and composite video outputs.
- Stereo RCA audio outputs.
- Headphone socket.
- External stereo microphone input.
- LANC remote-control connection.

Historical Background:
Sony introduced the Handycam name with the CCD-M8 in 1985. Continued development led to increasingly compact cameras, including the successful “passport-sized” CCD-TR55 of 1989, helping make handheld video recording a familiar part of family life and travel. The CCD-TR820E represents a later chapter of this analogue-video tradition. Its cassette mechanism, eyepiece viewfinder and dedicated physical controls offer a tangible connection to home filmmaking before smartphones and memory-card recording became commonplace.

Condition & Included Accessories:
This Sony CCD-TR820E Handycam is presented in very good overall cosmetic condition for its age. The camera has been tested and is in working order. The photographs show surface scratches, scuffs and localised finish wear around the casing, lens surround and controls, consistent with normal handling over the years. The camera retains a tidy overall appearance, with clearly legible branding and most control markings.

The sale includes everything shown in the pictures:
- Sony CCD-TR820E Hi8 Handycam with attached hand strap.
- Sony NP-F330 InfoLITHIUM rechargeable battery.
- Sony NP-F530 InfoLITHIUM rechargeable battery.
- Sony mains power adaptor/battery charger.
- Camera power connection lead and adaptor plate.
- Sony RMT-708 wireless remote control.
- Sony RM-95 wired remote control.
- Jenoptik carrying bag with shoulder strap.
- All accompanying cables shown in the photographs.

Please examine all photographs carefully to assess the camera and accessories, as they form an integral part of the description. All equipment and accessories pictured are included in the sale.
The remaining capacity and operating time of the rechargeable batteries have not been specified.

Collector Interest:
With its Japanese manufacture, classic Handycam styling and extensive accessory selection, this CCD-TR820E makes an appealing addition to a collection of vintage Sony electronics or analogue video equipment. Its tested working condition also adds interest for enthusiasts wishing to explore the hands-on experience of cassette-based video recording.

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