Sony DCRTRV11 Digital Camcorder with Builtin Digital Still Mode

The Sony DCR-TRV11 is a quality consumer-grade compact Mini DV digital camcorder. A 10x optical zoom and 12x digital zoom combine to provide a total zoom of 120x, bringing even distant objects into clear view. The lens uses a special coating that reduces glare and flare while improving detail and contrast.

Like most digital camcorders, the TRV11 is equipped with an IEEE 1394 connection (also known as i.Link and Fire Wire) for digital image transfer, allowing video editing on a properly equipped home computer. In addition, all analog ports on the DCR-TRV11 have analog to digital converters built-in. With this feature, anyone upgrading from older analog equipment can transfer their old memory to new digital tapes.

If you own a TV equipped with Sony's Super LaserLink feature (or purchase an optional Super LaserLink attachment for your TV), playback is especially easy. You can just aim the DCR-TRV120 at the TV from up to 26 feet away, press Play, and enjoy your videos without having to connect any wires.

The DCR-TRV11 also doubles as a digital still camera, recording photos onto an included Memory Stick at a resolution of 640 x 480. This resolution is fine for images you're e-mailing or viewing on a monitor, but most dedicated digital cameras today offer far more detail. The package includes PictureGear Lite 4.1 software for Windows, which lets you transfer stills to your computer and manipulate and catalog them once they're there.

Digital program editing allows for easy dubbing of 20 selected scenes from one digital camcorder to another, or to an analog VCR. Three different white-balance settings help optimize color. The DCR-TRV11 includes a microphone input, as well as an intelligent shoe for select Sony accessories. Also included are a 4 MB Memory Stick, serial cable for still image transfers, power supply, lithium ion battery, remote, stereo AV cable, lens cap, and shoulder strap.