Sony CCD-TRV58

Pros: Picture, features, battery, easy to use, price, looks

Cons: No image stabilizer

The Bottom Line: The TRV58 is an excellent value for those on the tight budget. For less than $350 you get hi-band analog camcorder with a 2.5” LCD...

Review: Remember the not-so-long-ago times when $300-350 would buy you only low-band 8mm/VHS-C camcorder with no LCD? As digital camcorders fell in price, so did the hi-band models, as demonstrated by Sony’s Hi8 model line.

The Sony DCR-TRV58...

Pros: All functioning extras & night shot

Cons: No image stabilizer

The Bottom Line: IF you are looking for a VERY nice looking and working camcorder this is it for lo $

Review: I recently bought one at a yard sale for $5. Yes I said $5. I thought it was an older unit with no flip out LCD but when I got it home I almost had a Heart attack when I took the time to really check it out.I charged the battery and put a new tape in it ...

Pros: Good Picture quality, Fold out Screen

Cons: No Steady Shot! No color view finder

The Bottom Line: Great Value, Hi-8 at its best! Excellent battery life, this camera will record longer on the same battery than any other Sony!

Review: This camera is like a 1996 Honda Civic, it gets the job done reliably. No flashy features, a no nonsense transportation, or in this case, a simple way to record Video. The titling features of this camera are the same as in the Ultra-High Priced models,...

Pros: night shot,460x digital zoom, great price

Cons: the battery drains if it hasn't been used for a while.

The Bottom Line: This is a great camcorder. I would buy this same one again. It is very easy to use, and fairly light. I record everything with it!

Review: I think it is a quality camera for a reasonable price. It is very easy to use and fairly light and compact. Even my 12 year old daughter can use it. I love how it can hook up to the TV to view the video, or you can view right on the large screen. I love...

Pros: low cost, it's a sony

Cons: no image stabilizer

The Bottom Line: great camera for those who have nothing and want to get good quality at a good price. spend the extra money for the image stabilizer though if you can.

Review: This has been a great camcorder for our family. It is easy to turn on and film in a hurry when you don't want to miss those one time events. I wish I had spent the extra money for the steady shot feature which was about 40 dollars more. The battery that...

Pros: decent price, lcd screen, playback option

Cons: doesn't have a feature to reduce jarring when used as a handheld

The Bottom Line: Not fabulous, but certainly decent.

Review: I bought this camera in October and it is a decent, well-working camcorder, but it is missing some feature which would enhance even the novices' experience. For one thing, if you're using the camcorder as a handheld, all natural little bumps and jars...

Pros: compact size, lower price

Cons: broken after 1 year. short battery life.

The Bottom Line: Buy a higher end unit and save yourself a lot of problems.

Review: Just after the year warranty was up, mine would only record at a slow-motion pace. Sort of like the opposite of Benny Hill. It will cost more to fix than to replace. I am very dissatisfied with Sony customer service. This unit had no more than maybe 8...