Sony DCR-TRV520 Digital8 Handycam Camcorder (Digital8 and Hi8)

Sony DCR-TRV520 Digital8 Handycam Camcorder – Digital8, Hi8 & Video8 Playback

The Sony DCR-TRV520 Digital8 Handycam is a versatile camcorder designed for Digital8 recording along with playback of Digital8, Hi8, and standard 8mm Video8 recordings. This multi-format playback capability makes the DCR-TRV520 especially valuable for users who have older 8mm home-movie collections but no longer have a working camcorder. With a large 3.5-inch LCD screen, NightShot, SteadyShot, i.LINK/FireWire, S-Video, and analog A/V connectivity, it is well suited for both viewing and transferring legacy tapes.

Key Features

• Digital8 recording and playback
• Plays compatible analog Hi8 recordings
• Plays compatible standard Video8 / 8mm recordings
• 25x optical zoom
• SteadyShot image stabilization
• Large 3.5-inch color LCD screen
• Color electronic viewfinder
• Sony NightShot infrared low-light recording
• Built-in microphone and speaker
• i.LINK / IEEE 1394 / FireWire DV connection
• S-Video connectivity
• Composite analog A/V connectivity
• Digital transfer of Digital8 recordings to compatible computers
• Useful for transferring analog Hi8 and Video8 recordings through compatible workflows
• Rechargeable Sony InfoLithium battery system
• Convenient tape playback controls
• Excellent replacement for an older Sony 8mm-series Handycam
• Dimensions: Approximately 4.0" W × 4.2" H × 8.5" D
• Weight: Approximately 2 lbs. without battery and tape

Refurbishment & Warranty

• Professionally refurbished, fully tested, and cleaned
• Digital8, Hi8, and Video8 playback verified
• Digital8 recording tested
• Video heads and tape path professionally cleaned
• Tape loading and eject mechanism inspected
• Fast-forward, rewind, playback, and recording functions checked
• LCD screen and viewfinder tested
• Zoom, SteadyShot, and NightShot functions checked
• FireWire/i.LINK and analog outputs verified
• Internal mechanisms serviced as necessary
• Includes a 90-day exchange warranty
• Optional extended protection available
• Free U.S.-based tech support

What's Included

• Sony DCR-TRV520 Digital8 Handycam
• Rechargeable Battery
• AC Adapter / Charger
• AV Cables
• Manual available for download

Ideal For

The Sony DCR-TRV520 is particularly useful for families, videographers, archives, and video-transfer services with Digital8, Hi8, or Video8 tape collections. Its ability to play multiple generations of Sony 8mm video formats makes it an excellent tool for viewing and preserving older home movies.