Sony DCR-TRV255E Digital8 camera

Sony DCR-TRV255E Digital8 Handycam – Fully functional – Includes accessories – Ideal for digitizing

The Sony DCR-TRV255E is a Digital8 camcorder from around 2004, part of Sony's well-known Handycam series.

This camcorder combines the trusted Sony image quality with the Digital8 format, recording digital video on 8mm video cassettes.

The camera features a fold-out LCD screen, optical zoom, NightShot, and various recording and playback functions.

Thanks to the Digital8 format, this camcorder is interesting for vintage video enthusiasts and for playing back and digitizing suitable Digital8 tapes.

Conditie en werking

The Sony DCR-TRV255E has been tested and functions fully as expected.

The camera operates well and the tape mechanism runs smoothly. The recording and playback functions operate correctly.

Belangrijke informatie over de accu

The included battery is an original Sony battery and, due to its age, has significantly reduced capacity.

The battery is no longer powerful enough to film for extended periods independently with the camcorder. If you want to use the camera again for recording, it is therefore advised to purchase a new, suitable battery.

Voor het afspelen en digitaliseren van videobanden vormt dit geen probleem. The camcorder can be powered directly from the supplied mains adapter. A well-functioning battery is not necessary for this.

Meegeleverde accessoires

- Sony DCR-TRV255E Digital8 Handycam
- Mains adapter / charger
- Original Sony battery (reduced capacity)
- Audio/video cable with yellow and black plugs

No docking station is required for this model. The mains adapter and video cable can be connected directly to the camcorder.

Belangrijke informatie over de videokabel

The supplied cable has a yellow and a black connector.

The yellow plug is intended for the video signal and the black plug for the audio signal.

With this, the camcorder can be connected to suitable TVs, VCRs, or video recording devices with corresponding connections.

For digitizing to a computer, additional suitable capture equipment is required.

Technische specificaties

- Brand: Sony
- Model: DCR-TRV255E
- Introduction year: circa 2004
- Recording format: Digital8
- Recording medium: 8mm videocassettes
- Optical zoom: 20x
- Screen: fold-out LCD screen
- Features: NightShot and SteadyShot
- Connections: including AV-out and DV/i.LINK (FireWire)
- Weight: approx. 800 grams, depending on battery and accessories

A well-working Sony Digital8 camcorder with accessories, suitable for enthusiasts of analog and digital video tech and for watching and digitizing old Digital8 recordings.

Note: not every Digital8 camcorder can play older analog Video8 or Hi8 recordings. The DCR-TRV255E is primarily intended for Digital8 recordings.

Please examine the photos carefully for a good impression of the cosmetic condition and the included accessories.

The complete set is carefully packaged and shipped insured.