Sony CCD-TRV85 Hi8 XR Handycam Camcorder – 18x Optical Zoom, NightShot, and 3.5" LCD

The Sony CCD-TRV85 Hi8 XR Handycam Camcorder is a top-tier analog camcorder from the late 1990s, designed to deliver exceptional video quality and user-friendly features. With its Hi8 XR (Extended Resolution) format, it offers up to 440 lines of horizontal resolution, ensuring crisp and detailed footage. The 18x optical zoom and 72x digital zoom capabilities allow you to capture distant subjects with clarity, while the NightShot infrared system enables recording in complete darkness.  The camcorder features a 3.5-inch LCD screen for easy framing and playback, complemented by a black-and-white tilting viewfinder. Its SteadyShot image stabilization minimizes camera shake, resulting in smoother videos. Additional features include a variety of picture effects (such as Sepia and B&W), manual and automatic focus options, and versatile connectivity with S-Video and A/V inputs/outputs.

Product Features: 

• 18× Optical Zoom and 72× Digital Zoom
• Backlit timecode/battery display on back of LCD (with an amber backlight)
• Automatic and manual focus
• S-Video and A/V jacks that can be used as inputs or outputs
• Review Button
• NightShot with Super Laser Link
• Fader, Picture Effects (Pastel, Negative Art, Sepia, B&W, Solarize, Mosaic)
• Can record in 4:3, 16:9, or 4:3 with bars
• SteadyShot video stabilizer that only works when recording in 4:3 or 4:3 with bars
• Sony Intelligent Accessory Shoe
• The record button can operate in three ways: The traditional start/stop press-and-release, constant pressure, and recording for five seconds when pressed
• The shutter and power switch are connected mechanically
• Tape is inserted from top
• LANC Jack (requires updated RM-95 unit)
• 3.5" LCD
• Black and white viewfinder, tilts

Note: This is a refurbished item that comes with a 90-day exchange warranty. This has been serviced and calibrated to work as new. Servicing can include replacement of seals, capacitors, cleaning and re-lubricating all internal mechanisms. Light meters are checked to be fully working. Porter Electronics prides itself on only acquiring top quality used products that show minimal signs of use. Buying from Porter Electronics you should expect a very nice, refurbished unit. We do offer an extended warranty that can be purchased during checkout and will apply at the end of our already 90-day warranty

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