Protective Neoprene Voice Recorder Glove Case with Wrist Strap and Belt Loop for ZOOM H2 , H2N and

If, like me, you've got an Zoom H2 (or two) hanging about, and you want a way to protect it, while still having access for recording... Well, then this is the product for you. I travel over the planet, doing on-scene reports (travel magazine stuff), and this little package hugs my H2, and takes care of it.

I just picked up a Zoom H2N, and of course one of the downsides to buying the N over the original H2 is that it doesn't come with any of the accessories. The Zoom accessory pack is expensive, too, and most of what I needed was a carrying case.

Enter USA Gear's Neoprene case designed to fit the H2N. My case arrived promptly from Accessory Genie and I put it to immediate use. The case is nice and sturdy, just enough neoprene to give it some padding and with solid seams. The H2N has a little bit of breathing room in the case; something slightly bigger could fit in its place, though my recorder wasn't swimming around or anything just about the right size.

If I have any reservations about this case, it's the side pouch. It's a bit too tight for my tastes, especially right at the zipper opening. But it's still more than workable, especially if you're just storing SD cards in it, which is what I do. If you have an H2 and want to carry extra batteries, perhaps its a bit too tight; for the H2N and some SD cards it's fine.

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Excellent glove case with wrist strap for my Sony digital voice recorder. The zipper zips around the top and partial side, which is very secure for my recorder. I ordered another case, similar to this one, which unzipped completely around the top and side. Unfortunately, my recorder almost fell out while I was working with it. That is why I ordered this type of case. I highly recommend it.

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Great little pouch to Zoom H2. Nice snug fit, even with neoprene skin on Zoom. Front pouch holds spare batteries, and/or spare sd card. Good product, good price, prompt delivery.

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This case is not bad. I would recommend it for anyone needing a spare case for their Zoom H2 recorder

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DVR, 8 Channel, 500GB, H.264, 60FPS@ 2CIF, 240FPS@CIF, DVD

This is a great product. I replaced an older one that was 12 years old with this one. The Samsung is easier to operate however the old one had a feature on it that I really enjoyed & this one does not. On the older one, when you had activity on the cameras a light would come on as a warning. This one does not have it. We always knew when someone was outside because the light would come on. That was great for it to warn us when someone was on the camera. Overall this Samsung is a better unit.

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Sony DVD+R 4.7 GB Recordable Storage Spindle - 100 Disc

For the last few years I have always bought these DVD+Rs. I've probably bought a dozen spindles and I've never had a problem. Some of the other reviewers have mentioned needing to throw an entire spindle away and I don't recall throwing more than an occasional disc away. Of course, if you've burned discs of any sort you'll know that regardless of brand you're going to produce the occasional "coaster."

That being said, it's important to realise that recordable drives and discs are similar to people in terms of compatibility. By that I mean that one type of disc may be in true love with a certain drive, but absolutely loathe another. Even if you've had great success with a certain brand of discs, you may not have the same success if you change drives.

My sincere recommendation is that you start small. Buy a few single discs or perhaps a ten pack until you're confident that the discs are working well with your drive. Then, you can start buying the 50 and 100 spindles. Sure, you may lose the "bulk discount" for the one or two "test" discs but you're saving yourself from losing an entire spindle of possibly incompatible discs.

I work a lot with DVDs, and have observed wide variance in quality, even from the same vendor. I had good luck with Sony when purchased from local stores, but most of the disks in my 100 stack from Amazon exhibit significant popping and stalling, regardless of write speed. Its impossible to say whether Amazon just got a bad lot, or if there was damage during shipping (the stack was rolling around in the box on arrival). My advice is to buy smaller stacks. Bigger stacks are cheaper, but if you get a bad stack, you lose a lot more money.

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I have been using these now for several years, have burned well over five packages of these 100 disc spindles using an LG SATA drive on my PC.

Only a few were coasters. Decent quality, decent price until now.

I bought a new 100 pack at a national office supply chain a couple weeks ago. I have bought them there before as well as BJ's but they no longer carry them.

After buring my final disc of the previous pack last night I opened the new one, popped in a disc and the trouble began.

Disc after disc failed to burn. I tried burning discs from the middle as well as bottom of the stack.

I tried different software (Ashampoo etc) still didnt work. At the suggestion of another reviewer here I installed DVD Identifier and sure enough, while the old discs say manufactured by SONY, these new ones say RITEK. Even though the package shrink wrap says MADE IN TAIWAN (which I look for as opposed to MAYLAYSIA) they are RITEK junk.

They will work in my stand alone Sony DVD Direct but Im throwing them out.

Guess it's back to Verbatim which by the way ARE burning just fine. They are an older pack, hope they havent changed the quality on those too.

Im sorry that Sony had to go this route

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These disks are no longer the same sony disks that they are used to be. The company that makes these "daxon" is no longer producing dvds as of 2010. Most of the current sony disks are now made by ritek and they are known for producing cheap quality optical media. I would advice to check the MID of the dvd before burning. The ones that are made by daxon are labeled as Sony D21 while the one that are made by Ritek are labeled as Ritek F 16-01. So don't be fooled by the brand and the "made in taiwan" because you not getting what you thought you are getting.

Another way to verify if they are made by daxon or ritek is by looking at the wrapping label on the bottom of the cake box. There should be a serial id starting with the letter D.

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I typically don't have any problems burning DVD's even using the store brands. I can count on the fingers of one hand the number of coasters I've made over the years. These Sony discs have turned out to be absolute crap. I bought a 100 pack spindle and have yet to burn a good one. When I put in one of the other brands I have on hand I can burn the same file without issue so I know it's the discs. Interestingly, my main DVD burner is made by Sony. Go figure. Stay far away from these.

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Polaroid 32GB High Speed SDHC CL10 UHS-1 Rated Flash Memory (P-SDH32U1-30-GEPOL)

I've bought these SD cards because of the price, being UHS-1 they are really "cheap", I find no difference between Sandisk, Lexar or any other. I shoot a Sony A99 and an A77, not a lot of continuos bursts. They do what I need.

I have a gopro and bought it for that reason.

it is good quality and a fairly good price. COuld had been a little cheeper but whatever ... im satisfied

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Write speed is 35 mbps. Best you can get for this price. Compare with Transcend and sandisk...you'll see waht I am saying.

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Seems to write fast when I use continuous shot mode and transfers quickly through the card reader in my PC. Good card

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SecurityMan 4 Channel Triplex Network DVR with 250GB USB Motion Detection (NDVR0400)

This is more a review of my experience with SecurityMan customer service, not this specific DVR. My model is the DVR-04.

I called today to order another power supply, and that's when I learned the DVR-04 had been discontinued. The person on the other end of the phone put me on hold to see if they had a power supply for it. After a couple minutes, he returned and said they'd have to look "in the warehouse" and call me back.

I asked two things; how long has this model been discontinued, and, how long until they'd get back to me after they check the warehouse?

Reasonable questions, right? Not so the answers:

I was informed the SecurityMan DVR-04 had been discontinued about a year ago, which means someone who bought one just about the time it was discontinued may very well not be able to get replacement parts after only one year. (And this is the *second* time in probably a year that my power supply has died.)

Granted, my unit is around 3 years or so old, but the point is that even someone who bought this model new just 12 months ago and has a problem with it, may have more of a problem than they may think! What's reasonable here? Should SecurityMan regard what they sell as simply disposable equipment, even if it fails only 365 days after purchase? I can get parts for my 6+ year old 52" Philips TV right now, but SecurityMan feels no obligation to stock parts even one year after discontinuance? (And this power supply seems to be unique, so you can't just pick one up anywhere.)

As to when they'd get back to me about the power supply, I was told "I don't know--no time frame". No time frame???? In other words, "Take a flying leap, my friend, we've moved on. Your problems with our old equipment mean nothing to us".

OK, everyone who thinks either one of these answers equates with even minimally acceptable customer service from SecurityMan, raise your hands!

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DECEMBER 2011 UPDATE: No real surprise here, but SecurityMan never did get back to me.

I'd suggest staying far away from this unit, or anything else by SecurityMan.

I have been using this for over a year now and it is working great with no trouble.

but as far as the software goes there is a lot of room for improvement (and it doesn't seem like they ever release any updates)

Pros

4ch with motion recording for each channel

adjustable sensitivity and areas for motion recording

large hard drive

easy to record images or video clips to computer or USB stick

software for viewing pretty good over networks

cons

software for playing back really hard to use and almost impossible to search for time or date recordings. you pretty much have to sit there and watch through everything backwards in 16x speed till you see what you want. you can't even jump to another day

motion detection picks up rain and snow (but that is so be expected)

overall i got a good deal on amazon and at the time there was nothing close to the price with network and motion recording so i would say pretty good but if i found another brand with the same features and some decent software i would get it instead

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Sony PCM-M10 Portable Linear PCM Voice Recorder with Electret Condenser Stereo Microphones, 96 kHz/

Somebody finally got it right. This recorder sounds great, with very low self-noise and wide frequency range from the internal mics. It is easy to setup, and super-easy to use.

Other reviews cover general features. Here are some remarks about stereo recording in particular:

Stereo recording:

The two built-in omnidirectional condenser mics give you nice stereo separation when the recorder is in the midst of a sound field. I was a little surprised, as you wouldn't expect to get decent stereo imaging from omnis so close together, it's why stereo recorders/mics typically use two cardioid pattern mics. The downside of cardioids is less sensitivity for low frequencies, whereas an omni will capture those lows. Sony has a neat trick here: the omnis are set into the body of the recorder, shielded from each other, so each effectively sees its own half of the room (plus reflections of the other half). You get a nice stereo separation (though not the kind of imaging that lets you pinpoint sound sources). And you get the wide, flat frequency response of omni microphones. If anything, the bass can be a little boomy when you're too close to a sound source -and the recorder has a low-frequency cutoff you can switch on if you want to lose some of that low-end rumble. They are nice-sounding mics.

Using your own mics:

If you want to use your own microphones, you will need a female XLR to mini stereo cable (Hosa 2' Right Angle Mini Stereo Male to 2 XLR Female Breakout Y-Cable) to plug them into the recorder. The recorder is advertised as having plug-in-power (eg, phantom power) for external mics. But that's the 2V variety of phantom power for little electret condensers, not the 48V you need for your nice condenser mics. You'll have to power them separately, either using a phantom power box like Rolls PB223 Dual Mic Phantom Power 48 Volt Power Supply or an external pre-amp. The recorder will accept both line-level and mic-level inputs.

A case!

The recorder does not come with any sort of protective case. It's an odd size, but I've found that a PSP Go Soft Carrying Case works beautifully, will also fit the official Sony windscreen, and has an extra pocket for the remote control.

The sonic attributes are exemplary----the auto recording seems well thought out, recording the noisy hubbub of a choir rehearsal was nicely within range, no distortion or overload. THe buttons are intuitive and large enough to be easily pressed, but not so large or tall that they are easy to press inadvertently. The supplied remote works well and is uncomplicated, just 4 of the most necessary buttons: Pause, Record, Stop and T-mark. There is an indicator light on the remote telling you recording status.

Unfortunately, there is no way to name tracks from the recorder's menu---there is a disk supplied with Sound Forge Audio Studio, but it is PC only----no good for us MAC owners. The recorder assigns a name or rather a date stamp to each track, such as 100302_3 for the fifth track recorded on 3/2/10. Not very useful. If you are recording in the field, various birds for instance, or bells in Tuscany, or "songs" by a music group, you'll need to make written notes as you go along for later editing in your computer----a PITA. My little ZOOM H2 had the ability to name the tracks with its onboard editor, something Sony should have included! A wireless remote would be a better solution that the plug-in one, for stealthy use.

The onboard mikes are nice, sound is quite realistic---at least for the spoken and sung voices I recorded of the Vashon Chorale singing Mozart's Requiem. They are recessed into the topsides of the unit, making it somewhat clumsy to attach a windscreen, but there will probably be plenty of after-market products coming along. The "dead-cat" type work better than the foam, so a trip to a fabric store for some fuzzy fake fur will be in the offing for me---no $49 Sony OEM product, thanks. The mikes are (on the "hi" setting)---extremely sensitive. Your own breath sound is quite audible from 3 feet away! I think this will be the gold standard unit for nature sounds. I used in-ear binaural mikes to make some outdoor bird recordings, the soundfield is astonishingly realistic.

Using $300 Shure earbuds for playback, there is no preamp or mike noise audible (but then, my ears have 67 years on them....YMMMV). The little onboard speaker is useless for anything except making sure you actually got a signal of what you were attempting to record---I got this unit for less than $300, including shipping. Considering the way above average build quality and exemplary sound quality, a steal!! Unhesitatingly recommended. My "cons" are pretty minor, except for lack of onboard track editing, but I'd still rate it 5 stars due to the terriffic audio and build quality. The manual is pretty good, index could be more complete but it's logically written by a tech writer whose first language is English!

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The Zoom H4 is the benchmark portable digital recorder, and Sony's M10 blows it away.

The M10 is a very small recorder, roughly the same shape as an iPhone but as thick as a deck of playing cards. The buttons are firm, and the recording level wheel stays where you leave it. You get LEDs for -12db and overload for each of the two microphones.

Sound quality is noticeably better than the H4. There is very little handling noise, unless the recording gain is cranked way up. If you do need to turn up the gain, just use the included wired remote to start and stop the recorder. The noise floor is present when you are recording quiet sounds with the gain up, but it seems easier to avoid than with the Zoom.

A tripod socket is built in to the bottom of the M10, just above the twin AA battery bay. You can record to the built-in memory, or to an M2 or MicroSDHC card. The screen is large and easy to read. The menus are just as easy to navigate.

You don't get a wind screen, and you will wish you had one as soon as you encounter the slightest wind. There is no option for digital input, and both the line and microphone port are 1/8".

In addition to a wind screen, you should also pick up a Gorillapod mini-tripod.

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I bought this to replace a Zoom H2. So far so good. Compared to the Zoom, this unit starts faster, is easier to use and has better sensitivity.

The automatic recording level control is usable, and it's a good thing to have in cases where you can't pay attention to the recorder (e.g. if you're recording yourself live). Otherwise, manual level will probably get you better results. Switching between manual and auto level is easy, and the manual level control is easy to manipulate. A green led lights up when your input is at -12dB and a red led lights up when you reach 0dB. Your goal is to keep the green light on and the red light off. :-)

Another useful feature is the ability to switch the output from headphone to line-out level. Line-out will drive an external amplifier much better than headphone level. It would be nice to have 2 separated dedicated outputs, but of course it's a compromise between size and usability, and the change is only about half a dozen keystrokes away when you need it.

Connection to a Windows 7 PC via USB cable was straightforward and didn't require drivers. The unit's internal memory and the memory card (if you have one) show up as separate "disks" in Windows Explorer. Moving files between the unit and the PC is straightforward, although the folder structure in the unit is unnecessarily complex.

The unit comes with 4GB of internal memory, which is enough for about 6 hours worth of CD-quality recording, i.e., more than enough. But if you decide to use a memory card, do what the manual says, and format the card in the recorder (not in your computer). I'm using a SanDisk 8GB micro-SDHC, and the card started performing much better (the M10 was able to boot much faster) after I re-formatted the card in the unit. I would have preferred a standard SD, since the micro SD card is so tiny and easy to misplace, but thumbs up to Sony for supporting a standard, and not only their own brand of memory sticks. The manual lists the makes of cards that have been tested: Toshiba, Panasonic and SanDisk, up to 16GB. Be sure to read the manual about positioning/orienting the memory card. I had to insert mine a few times before i got it to work, which i blame on the flimsiness of the micro-SDHC card as much as on my clumsiness. Once i got it in right, it worked reliably well.

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I spent more than 2 months searching for the most suitable recorder. I was comparing between price and models I looked at were: the Zoom H2, Zoom H4, Olympus LS-10 & 11, Marantz etc. I did an extensive research and finally I selected the Sony PCM-10.

I am absolutely satisfied with the choice I made. The sound quality is superb and feels sturdy to use. I like the dual micro/sd slots. I also bought two 16Gb cards for saving my recordings into. (I use one of the cards for music files so I can also use the recorder as a Player & the other one for my instrument recordings). I use the recorder for woodwinds and piano. It comes with a remote control which is very handy as in this way you eliminate handling noise. One small minus is that the device does not come with a windscreen and they are a bit costly. One big plus is that the batteries seem to last forever. The only disadvantage this powerful little recorder has is that the MENU is not so easy to navigate through (I still have the manual next to me when I use it, just in case) and that you can not rename the tracks. Everything else is wonderful. It has a superb sound quality, great feel to it and I am very satisfied with my choice. I could not have chosen a better hand-held digital recorder in this price range and for this purpose. I do not include all the specs and stats here as you can see them on the product review page. I wanted to upload my comments because reading what other users posted for their own recorders when I was searching mine helped me tremendously.

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Esky® New 4gb Mini PEN Recorder DVR Video Camera Pencam

Better than expected it is a bit bulky but all the same it appears as an "Expensive Pen" works great

Item lasted 3 days and the camera turned inside so it can not look out the hole. Got camera turned back around and then stopped working completely, no lights or anything. But it writes amazingly well.

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Bought one of these someplace else promising .jpg photos. IT WOULD NOT TAKE .JPG PHOTOS. So, I bought this one because it promised to take .jpg photos

I FINALLY FIGURED OUT HOW TO TAKE .JPG PHOTOS. It has a little slide switch to move from photo to movie (.avi)

You have to press just once when the light is blue. It then flashes yellow just for an instant then turns back to blue. You have just taken a .jpg photo.

Also, the instruction to change the date/time does not work. It has nearly driven me nuts. I wish there was someone I could talk to on the phone to help. I am going to try www.hisgadget.com for some help. The video quality is pretty good.

I have been burned twice on these spy cameras. I guess the axiom "you get what you pay for" is true because there are units just like this one that sell for over $100.00.

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DO NOT BUY THIS. Get a more expensive one of higher quality and more consistency. I was having troubles with mine not saving the video recordings, and a little later it started to malfunction. I would turn it on and it would go from standby to recording on its own without me pressing a button, and would not go back to standby. I tried resetting it, this did not help. It was taking pictures before, but no longer, it's stuck on recording video which it doesn't save anyway so it is completely useless now. I just spent over $30 on a hollow pen, do not make the same mistake as me. 90% of these you see are not going to work properly, don't waste your money.

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Q-See QC8016-1 Completely Digital 16 Channel Network Video Recorder with POE Solution and Pre-insta

Excellent product for the price. I've been installing closed circuit video for over 20 years now. The recording on this NVR is three time greater than Analog. Its very simple to setup. The problems that I have is only 4 POE ports built into the unit and that the front panel has no functions what so ever. Forget that grainy analog cctv and step up and get great picture quality with this NVR. The product is sold and backed by Amazon so you cant go wrong

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Toshiba SD9200 Progressive-Scan DVD Player

• DVD-Video/DVD-Audio/VCD/CD/CD-R playback; DVD and CD Text compatible
• DVD-Audio decoding and playback via 6-channel analog outputs; 24-bit, 192 kHz PCM audio
• HDCD precision filtering and decoding
• 10-bit, 54 MHz video digital-to-analog conversion with Super 4:4:4 Processing
• Super ColorStream Pro progressive-scan component-video output (540 lines horizontal resolution); built-in Dolby Digital decoding

I love this machine. It looks great. The slide down display that conceals the tray. The simple facia and clean lines make it stand out in my rack. But most importantly, the quality. The picture is brilliant. Rich deep colors and no obvious digital artifacts as seen in earlier players. Sound quality is second to none. I now us the Toshiba as my CD player. It's that good!!! The sound from both DVD-A & CD's is excellent. You would have to spend a lot more money than what is being asked here to improve on this unit. My only complaint is with the remote control. It could have been laid out better and include built in backlighting. But my universal remote solved that problem. I would recommend the Toshiba to anyone looking for a 1st rate DVD player & the capability to play all current CD formats including MP3's with the same, if not better, quality of other flagship models.

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I've been enjoying my SD-9200 since 2001 and it plays as well today as the day I brought it home. It is built extremely well. I use it for both DVD's as well as music playback with DVD-audio and CD's. Not quite a universal player (no SACD), but very close to it. The quality is far and above 95% of what you will find on the shelves of most big box electronics stores. If you find one used (and not abused), it would be a great buy, even today.

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This player is the worst piece of eletronics I've ever laid hands on. The settings in the setup menu keep changing all on their own. Also, the video cuts out about a third of the way through about 2/3rds of my dvds. I consisder this player to be unusable.

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After dealing with repeated Sony woes, I bought this unit because I believed that it would last a long time. After two years of ownership the spindle vibrates, it skips, and freezes. This unit has been a complete disappointment. What a terrible waste of $1500. I'll never buy another item again from this manufacturer. Toshiba and Sony both make JUNK. God, I wish there was a unit made in good-ole U-S-A!!! Seems like all you see these days are Chinese and Japanese junk in the stores.

This is absolutely the best player out there. It plays everything that I've gotDVD, VCD, and CD. It have a very crisp look and feel to it.

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Sony GV-HD700 High Definition Video Walkman

The product pretty much does what it says, and does tape in HDV from the Firewire input. There were some minor issues connecting it to FCP 6.02, but suddenly, magically, it worked.Screen Spec: Sony (and most sites) say "1152K pixels" leading one to believe that the screen is 1440x800. According to a quick test by me, that is NOT the resolution. The manual says 800x480 (384,000 pixels) and that is likely correct. Sony gets the"1152" by taking 800H lines x 480V lines x 3 colors = 1152K. No one else I've ever seen, including Sony on other products measures resolution this way.To check it out further, I used a resolution chart and fed the FW output (HDV) to Quicktime to view on my Apple 30" display. Resolution to 800 lines, both H and V resolution was limited by the camera (which is about 690H 650V according to some tests by . When I looked at the same output on the GV-HD700 display, Vertical resolution topped out at about 400 lines, Horizontal at about 600 lines, confirming the 800x480 spec in the manual.There is considerable delay when inputting to the GV-HD700 using Firewire HDV signal, so its use in the field as a focusing aid is problematic. The screen resolution is better than the ones on a camera (my V1U has 960x220 according to Sony), but the delay (about 1/2 second or more to decode the HDV signal) means that on other than stationary objects, it is useless, and even on stationary objects, one must be patient to get the focus right and avoid overshoot. But since the screen is really only standard definition anyway, if you let the GV-HD700 downconvert to DV for firewire output, the delay is quit short and the display on the screen is essentially the same as when using HDV.I still give it four stars, because other than the spec issue, HDV delay is to be expected, and it is a much more cost effective deck than any other, like the MS10 or 15.Suggested enhancements (that is, cool features missing): 1. real HD display; 2. HDMI input for at least display purposes to minimize display latency for monitoring; 3. Component input, same reason as #2.

I bought this product from the SonyStyle website, and the i.Link (firewire) port died without warning. I paid for an extended warranty that is being carried out by ServiceNet. Sony gave me the option to return the product to them and wait to be credited, which is two credit card billing cycles (60 days), unless I pay another $1300 to buy another one. ServiceNet just gave me a claim number and said they would call back in 3 days.

If you are doing important work, do not rely on this machine. It only lasted us 4.5 months, with moderate usage. It is built very solid and have good feature, and clarity out of this world, but you will be up a creek if this machine go out on you.

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While expensive, this unit is not anywhere near the cost of monitor/load systems that will do the same thing.

It works flawlessly out of the box and I use it to review material... then load up into my editors on my Mac. This saves the mechanisms in my video cameras (Some which cost more than $3500) from constant abuse, and allows me to be very quickly selective on the material I need to upload.

An earlier review trashes Sony for not including a 1394 cable in the box, but virtually no manufacturer does, so it's really not an issue. There is also the problem of 4-4, or 4-6 pin cables that depend on the computer system you have. (The Sony GV-HD700 has a 4-pin out 1394... but my MAC is 6-pin which requires me to have the 4-6 pin).

All in all, this is a very cost-effective product that does a LOT more than I'll ever use it for, but will fit the needs of anyone using mini-DV or mini-HDDV tapes.

Five stars without reservation!

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I have a large collection of DV and HD DV tapes and wanted a way to play them on my home entertainment system without hooking up my camera. The Sony Video Walkman is just the ticket. I hooked it up using a DVI cable and can play my HD DV tape in high definition on my TV with amazing results. I also have used it to edit my tapes with good success. It is very portable and compact. One great feature is the ability of extracting photos from your videos. This is a very functional and well engineered device. If you are a serious video photographer and use a DV camera, this device is well worth the investment.

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Item was received just as advertised. It works great and saves a lot of wear and tare on cameras. Hreat job Amazon.

VideoSecu Hi Res CCD IR Day Night Indoor Outdoor Security Infrared Color Bullet Camera with Free Se

The day vision is pretty good but when night vision kicks on forget about it! At night the picture is whitewashed and foggy. You can see a little but not enough for piece of mind. Maybe I got a lemon I don't know. The best low budget camera that works the best for me is the Videosecu 1WX (VD21). This camera has great night vision and the image is clear.

Cisco Flip Video SlideHD Mini HDMI Type C to HDMI Type A Cable (6 Feet) with Free Carabiner Key Cha

This cord works exactly for a Flip UltraHD Slide video (or I'm sure other Flips) to connect to a flat screen 46" TV like our Samsung. You are able to view everything you see on the small Flip screen, on the big screen.

For a fixed focus, point and shoot camera, this is truly special. The images are good enough to be referred to as high definition. The stills that one can get using the computer allow one the opportunity to choose from all of the thirty frames per second that the camera records. Sound is also very good. The camera starts up very rapidly. Cisco gave one away to me for $57.00. They are discontinuing the camera.

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DIRECTV DECA Broadband Adapter - 1 x RJ-45 Network - External

This device works well but you need a splitter and some regular cable/satellite cables to get it to work!

1. You need a satellite/cable splitter. The one I used was a 2 way satellite digital cable splitter 5mhz-2.3Ghz. I got this at Lowe's. (Not the cheap little RCA splitter). The cost was $7.

2. Attach the cable from the satellite dish into the "IN" on the splitter.

3. Attach a cable from one "out" to either the white Deca network adapter (if you have an older Directv Dvr) or into the sat in connection on the newer DVRs.

4. Attach a cable from the other "out" to the black Deca broadband adapter.(the one on this page)

5.Attach an ethernet cable to the ethernet port on the Deca broadband adapter.

6. Attach the other end of the ethernet cable to a port on your internet router.

7. Attach the power cord to the deca broadband adapter.

This is all I had to do. I did not need to reset anything or mess with the Whole home settings. I now have video on demand and also the DIrectTV ipad app works for me now!

First, let me state this is not supported by DirecTV the way I am using it.

Here is what I needed. I have my broadband connection in my office to ensure best connection for work. I have an old XBOX 360 by my TV in the living room. The old XBOX cannot connect via WIFI without a costly adapter. I also have a bluray player that only has an ethernet port on the same TV. I wanted a way to get the internet that my DirecTV receiver was using for my XBOX and my Bluray player.

I bought this and attached it to a splitter before my DirecTV box and plugged a cheap Ethernet hub and BOOM! I have internet at my XBox and my Bluray player.

If you have a reasonable level of technical knowledge and are OK doing something somewhat unsupported by DirecTV then this is a great alternative to a WIFI bridge or a bunch of WIFI adapters. There is no configuration, you just plug it in and it works!

I did some research and DECA has more than enough bandwidth to handle the whole home DVR service and the XBox live bandwidth. I have not had any problems and actually just order another for my other TV. I have a PS3 that gets terrible WIFI reception at my other TV.

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It should be noted that Directv is now advertising their Connected Home, or whatever, that connects your HD receiver to the internet directly from a wireless signal. I am not sure how much this costs. The adapter here can connect your HD DVR to a wired internet router or modem. My receiver is not near my router or modem and cabling wasn't an option so I also purchased a ZyXEL WAP3205 Wireless N access point, Ethernet client, and universal repeater for $39.99 online on Amazon as well. If you need to get your wireless signal to the receiver this is a good choice although set up would be impossible if it weren't for some helpful instructions in the review section.

Back to the DECA adapter. Once I had the wireless signal near my receiver, I unplugged all my receivers. From the green splitter, the powered line (the one with the 'line' going from in to out, needs to go into your DECA adapter. The other line can go to your receiver. If you have multiple receivers hooked up the same line (normally not the way it should be installed but that is how my house is wired, then you can use a regular splitter after that. Doesn't seem to affect picture quality). Plug in the Ethernet cable from the router/modem, then the power cord and you should get all three green lights lit within 30 seconds. One may blink until you power on the receivers. Which is your next step.

You would think you are done right? Wrong. Directv does not offer accurate instruction on how to setup your receiver to accept the internet connection.

From the Menu, choose Parental, FAV, Setup then Setup then Network Setup (or Connections).

Next you may have a Connect Now option. If so choose this. Otherwise choose Advanced Setup, then Connect Now.

This will take a little time but should say you are now connected or something to that effect.

You should able able to connect now right? Wrong.

After a frustrating 45 minutes on the phone, resetting my box twice, I was told that sometimes it can take 24 hours for the new connection to work, although for me I could download Cinema Now shows right away but the Apps weren't working. Literally 2 minutes after hanging up, everything worked though. I don't think resetting the box did anything but if it isn't working after 24 hours (or before) you can try that by either following the prompts on the customer service line or pushing the little red button behind the right panel (HD24)

Sooo. Ready to watch Youtube videos from the App screen right? Wrong.

The apps are straight forward. Small selection. Hopefully people start making more. Anyone can make and submit an app through Directv's Developer site. Youtube however, is accessed through The Smart Search (something like that) in the main menu. Not as easy as you would have thought it would be but you can still watch that video of the flying cat pooping rainbows all day.

Note, you will not be able to access a brows-able internet this way.

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I DON'T HAVE DIRECT TV but instead used this as an ethernet coax bridge, a MOCA adapter (Multimedia Over Coax Alliance). Though technically this is slightly different than a MOCA adapter because of the frequency range is specific to Direct TV video signal, the result is still the same. I was able to pump internet to my TV without having to drop ethernet lines and just use my existing coax.

I cut my cable a few months back and only using streaming video services. My wifi was all right, but I figured I would take advantage of those built in coax cables. When I researched different MOCA adapters they all seemed to not be manufactured any more or just cost more than I was willing to pay. Most of the ones I researched were at least $75 for just 1, and of course you need at least 2. I isolated my existing coax lines to make the bridge, so they were not connected to the outside coax. The line was independent of the other coax lines in my house, no splitters in between. In essence, the installed coax lines act just link a long ethernet cable with these adapters. So if you repurpose these adapters for as an ethernet bridge, you'll probably have trace some coax lines to see where they start and end, maybe have to get some coax barrels as well.

There are no throughputs on the device so you won't be able to run a TV signal AND an internet signal at the same time. The more expensive MOCA adapters have this if you are looking for that feature. I've only used 2 of these to create the bridge, so I'm not sure how 3 or more would be set up, or if it's possible to do that.

If you're a cable cutter like me, this particular type of setup might be good to optimize your existing coax cable

SanDisk SDCFB-64-A10 CompactFlash 64 MB

Sandisk has been a very reliable brand for me. However 64 MB is not enough capacity for anything except a 1 megapixel camera. If your camera is above 2 MP, get a couple of 256MB CF cards. If you're at 4 MP or over, get a pair of 512MB cards. Don't put all your eggs in one basket with one huge cardif it goes bad while shooting, you're sunk. Lexar is also a very reliable brand of CF card. Don't worry about the write/read speed of the cardthat's mostly a waste of time unless you're a pro photographer shooting with a $5000 camera.

SanDisk is one of those companies that has never failed me. In my line of work, I sometimes put my camera and media cards to the test. Every SanDisk card I have ever used has been able to keep up with the demands I've place on them. They are some of the best products I have ever purchased, unlike a PNY card that broke after only one use! Regardless of what format you need, I highly recommend this and other SanDisk products.

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bought it for a camera I used almost 10 years ago, but still use the card to store pictures. works great every time I take it out.

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I have an old machine that will only read up to 1 GB and this card reads much faster than the smart media I was using. I can't suggest this as a great product because it will depend on what your need is. However for what I needed it worked well.

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these flash cards will not work in my sewing machine!! I think they were NOT new as stated when I bought them

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Swann SW215-DMX Theft Deterrent Imitation Camera

This looks just like a real camera and is very easy to install. The only negative is that it showed up in black even though the ad shows white.

The picture might not do it justice. There is a wire that you drill and tuck into the wall. This makes it look more real.

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It doesn't look real up close, but from far away, it is pretty convincing. The camera I received wasn't silver, like in the picture. It was black, with a cheap plastic look and feel.

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As others have said, it's black. I looked at a lot of fake cameras and like this one because it's exactly the same as Swann's real ones, just without the insides. They even have the "Warranty Void if cut" sticker on the approx. 24" fake wire and a serial number sticker on the unit! No way to tell it's any different than the real one. Easy to install with 3 wood screws, and comes with wall anchors if you have stucco, brick, etc. There is another screw hole on the top so you can change the support post to the top if you want to hang it from the ceiling. Also comes with warning stickers you can put on your windows. The manufacturer did all they can, now I just hope the presence of cameras (I bought 2) will be enough to deter the casual thief.

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Mitsubishi WD-73737 73-Inch 1080p 120Hz Home Theater DLP HDTV

• Smooth 120Hz Film Motion eliminates motion artifacts for smooth, crisp, fast and slow action content
• 6-Color Processor for a wider range of colors, brighter colors and whiter whites
• Three HDMI inputs and three Component inputs
• Displays all images at 1080p; converts lower-resolution signals with Plush 1080p 5G technology
• Energy Star 3.0 Qualified for high energy efficiency

When it comes to TVs in the living room, bigger is always better so, when time came to replace our 61" Samsung DLP I had no idea what my next TV was going to be, other than it was going to be bigger and that, of course, I was going to afford it. Mitsubishi's WD-73737 was the easy winner and this is why:

SIZE well, 73" is bigger than 61", right? As far as I know, there aren't too many LCD or plasma TVs this big, at least not anything that I can afford. Our living room is rather large it's really most of our first floor (open style architecture) so it helps to have a big screen. Mitsubishi makes an 82" model but I had also to consider...

PRICE we have a clear winner here. When it comes to price/size ratio, DLP's are by far the least expensive option.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY according to my research, the WD-73737 burns about 265W when 'on' (this includes the 180W lamp). By comparison, a 70" LCD needs 540-630W to operate.

3D CAPABILITY it's a potential plus. Mitsubishi does not guarantee that its TV will be compliant with whatever 3D standard is about to emerge but... it might.

Of course, not everything is perfect so, here are the potential 'minuses':

LAMP when it comes to 'cost of ownership', we must factor in the DLP's lamp. The Mitsubishi manual expects its lamp to last for about one year but our Samsung was still okay after 2 years with the original lamp so, we shall see. A replacement for this model, direct from Mitsubishi is $99 and I will get a free one under warranty if the original needs replacement before one year. Given the great energy savings when compared to an LCD TV, I am not too worried about having to replace the lamp from time to time.

BULK this set is over 90 lbs. heavy and over 12" at its thickest. Definitely, can't hang it on a wall. Therefore...

STAND you must have one. We are using the one that came with the old 61" and all is fine but if you don't have one it should set you back a few more hundred bucks.

THE SCREEN nothing wrong with it but, when compared with our old Samsung, this is just a little more reflective. It's not so to the point of being annoying at night if lights are on in the room but sometimes it is noticeable.

Since we already had a stand, didn't want to hang a 73" TV on the wall and the need to replace the lamp was compensated by its energy savings, we went for the WD-73737 without hesitation and we are happy we did.

OUR SETUP

A TV this size would normally be used in a home theater setting and, it turns out, that's how we use it. We have a satellite TV box, a PS3, dedicated Blu-ray player a 7.1 surround receiver and a Harmony 900 remote. The TV comes with LOTS of inputs, including 3 HDMI but, in our case, the setup started with plugging the TV into the power outlet, connecting the HDMI cable into one of TV's HDMI ports and, since I had the Harmony 900 already configured to handle the TV, that was IT, we were watching TV within 5 minutes of it coming out of the box.

Later own, we did some fine tuning but, it turns out, very little had to be adjusted. We made sure that the frame rate was set to 120 fps and, for the rest, we took the recommended settings from the Tweak TV site and didn't have to change too much from what they recommended. We ended up with:

Picture Mode: Natural

Color Temperature: Low

Aspect Ratio: Standard

Contrast: 55

Brightness: 36

Color: 31

Tint: 31

Sharpness: 31

Deep Field Imager: Off

Super Resolution: Off

Sharp Edge: Off

Video Noise: Off

The end-result is as close to picture-prefect as they come.

I have nothing to say about the sound it can simulate 'surround' with its own speakers because we are not using it. Same when it comes to channel tuning or setting up 'activities'. These are fully handled by the satellite receiver and the Harmony remote but all the capabilities are there. Same when it comes to the remote which is quite small a nice thing but it may take some getting used to when it comes to the buttons size (small) and their layout.

WARRANTY

On an object this size, this is an important concern so, here's what matters:

The screen is only covered for 30 (THIRTY) days.

The picture quality warranty states that Mitsubishi will fix it if you get less than 99.99% of the pixels right. In other words, you should have at least 9,999 out of 10,000 pixels right. On a 2-million pixel screen this means that if you have up to 199 bad pixels, Mitsubishi is not obligated to fix your TV.

Everything else is covered for one year.

The lamp will be replaced free of charge if it needs replacement within the first year.

Service is provided 'in house' IF you are within the coverage of an authorized Mitsubishi center. If you're not, you will be responsible for taking your TV there so you better check you are inside a Mitsubishi service area.

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[Note on warranty Nov. 12, 2010]

I had to call Mitsubishi because the lamp had to be replaced. Within minutes, I was on the phone with a competent person who, after asking that I reset the TV and me confirming that the picture was still dim agreed to send me a replacement lamp under the warranty. I provided the TV's serial number and date of purchase, my address and my phone number. He promised that the replacement lamp will be shipped within 2-5 business days.

A few days later, the lamp arrived. I called Mitsubishi's warranty dept. about me returning the used lamp but they asked me not to bother. I trust and respect a company that trusts and respects its customers.

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MY RATING

This TV delivers exactly what I wanted and expected: a large, bright, crisp picture that, thanks to the 120 fps display has very little blur on fast moving objects. The drawbacks: need to replace the lamp, unorthodox layout on the remote, bulk are either counterbalanced by other features or did not matter much in my case. Not everyone could live with a TV that's not totally flat or that needs a stand but if the main concerns are picture quality, price, size and energy consumption, this TV is hard to beat.

I will grant the WD-73737 5 stars because I own it and I am very happy with it.

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Just bought a 73" 737series a couple of weeks ago. Was considering 65" but went with the 73" GREAT Decision. The picture is fantastic even my wife who isn't into TV very much thinks it is great. The price of the replacement lamp is not significant every 2 3 years when you consider the quality and price of this TV. If you have the room for it I highly recomend this TV Great value.

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This TV is great. I was looking at LCD and DLP TVs, and the DLP offer bigger screens and the same great picture at a lower price. HDTV, Blu-Ray, DVD, etc all look great on this TV. 1080p resolution is amazing, I have an older 52 inch HDTV, which displays 1080i and this DLP looks 10 times better.

Out of the box, this DLP is very color rich, especially in the reds and yellows, which I easily corrected using the PerfectPicture Menu. I toned down all colors by 5 and the red and yellow by 10. This made the picture look a lot better.

I am using various types of connections on it (HDMI, Component, and Composite) and each input delivers a great picture. I use the HDMI to connect my PS3, component cables connect my Dish receiver and DVD player, and the composite cable connects the Wii. This TV automatically recognizes when devices are connected and allows you to name each connnection.

You can't go wrong with this one.

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I have owned this TV for 1 year and 7 months(purchase date Dec 6 2009). The lamp blew out today July 20th 2011. The warranty last for one year. when I called the company they said that I needed to purchase a replacement lamp at the cost of $99 dollars plus Shipping and Handling. I asked if that lamp had a warranty after I pay $99 dollars the tech person told me yes but only 90days(3 Months). My next question to the tech person what is the average life of the lamp that people were calling in to replace and she said that the lamps blow up(fails) as early as 9 months(270 days) and the longest it will last if not used everyday is 2 years at most if your lucky(Their words). So if you buy this product get ready to pay $100 in maintenance every 9 months. I paid $2100 for this TV. My girlfriend bought a 47 inch Sharp LCD for $800 1/3 of what I paid and the picture isnt as grainy as my 737 series Mitsubishi 73 inch DLP HDTV, its actually clearer. This was the worst buy I have ever done. If I had it to do it over i wouldnt have spent the equivalent of a down payment of a car on this TV, I would find the biggest LCD or LED that was not a Mitsubishi. Mitsubishi customer care is horrid too, they do nothing for you but take your money and tell you how a lamp is a retail product for consumers. After reading that they have stop making lamps for their older models I was not surprised, just sad that I will most likely have to throw this TV away in another 3years too. If you like hidden cost and bad customer service then buy the 737 series Mitsubishi 73 inch DLP HDTV. If I saw someone stealing the 737 series Mitsubishi 73 inch DLP HDTV off the back of a truck I would stop them. I am 28 years old and Mitsubishi has lost me as a customer for life. Hope this review helped.

This TV is awesome! It has an excellent picture (although I did upgrade to HD after I bought it). Why have such a beautiful TV in SD anyway? The picture in SD was not bad, although any text on the screen did appear a little fuzzy. The graphics look awesome on the XBOX, PS3 and even the Wii.

Setup is a breeze. The TV recognizes anything you plug into it immediately and switching from one device to another is easy.

When I bought mine, I also purchased a 5 year protection plan. From what I have heard and read, the warrenty from Mitsubishi is not that great and reguires you to ship the TV to them if anything goes wrong. I sure would hate to try to box up something this size, so I opted for a plan where if anything goes wrong, they will come to me and fix it. Furthermore, I get all the lamp replacements I need during the 5 years for free (lamps last from 6 months to 2 years). Two lamp replacements alone will pay for my warrenty.

One thing that I was told about the DLP's is you have to be careful when powering on and off. I was told that once the TV is turned off the lamp will need about 15 minutes to cool before it can be powered on safely. Powering on too quickly will shorten the lamp life.

I couldn't be more pleased with my purchase, but I would definately recommend getting a better warranty with bulb replacement. The only thing better than watching this TV is knowing that if anything goes wrong in the next five years, it will get taken care of.

In fact, after 2 weeks of owning this model we bought one in the 60" size for our den!

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Don't waste your money. It doesn't work for watching video on TV. It only works when there are images without movement like word, powertpoint ETC. I have a good computer and still I get a lot of freeze images.(while transmiting video)

Sony DCRPC100 Digital HandyCam Camcorder

After laboriously searching for several weeks, I chose this camera over all other models. As this is a complex unit, there are many long reviews here, and being succinct is very difficult. I will skip most features listed, and try to concentrate on the advantages (many), and shortcomings (few) of this camera compared to others:

The picture quality is superb. It's like watching a television. Just one look and you'll be immediately impressed. The only way to get a higher quality picture is to go to a 3CCD camera (more $, and bigger). The only other 1 CCD camera whose picture is as good, is the Canon Elura (because of it's RGB filter), but the Elura doesn't do half what the PC100 does, and it is a lower res camera. The megapixel photo/stills are excellent. Especially when taken at the highest resolution (for simple web photos, several lower res sizes are available). Yes, a 4mb memory stick is not enough. Expect to spend the $125 or so for the 64mb stick.

I do not feel the low lux of 7 is not as much of a limitation as some others. ALL camcorders have problems in very low light, be it 7 lux, or 3 lux.

The size to features ratio is amazing. The camera fits pretty well in a jacket pocket. You can do more with this little camera than so many other cameras of larger sizes. It will do all most anyone will want. The size also fits well in your hands. The zoom feature is too sensitive, and it would be nice if there were a way to lock it into slow/med/fast settings. I occasionally find myself bumping the back lit button, and sometimes hitting the still/photo button, but otherwise all the controls are easy to reach and get used to.

If you buy an extra battery, do not buy the NPFM90. Buy either two 50's, or a 70. The 90 is simply too big. The 70 is pushing the size limit. The good news is that the batteries seem to have a lot of stamina, even with the 50. The Sony batteries seem to last longer in this unit than the old PC1 or PC10 or PC3. And in general more than the Canon or JVC batteries. Something to consider if you are travelling a lot (how I use the camera) I should also note that I have taken this camera mountaineering (in pretty bad weather) and rock and ice climbing. While I did not expose it to the elements for very long, it has proven to be very tough.

Do not complete any order, or leave any store, before also purchasing a UV filter to cover the lens, a wide-angle lens attachment, and case for the camera. The wide-angle is very reasonably priced (less than $100) and you'll use it a lot. If you use the wide-angle attachment, take off the UV filter first, or it will vignette while taking stills in bright light.

The biggest negative I have about the camera is the sound quality. Sony put the microphone right on top of the unit, instead of in front of it. This creates two problems. First, if someone in front of the camera is talking, and there is any ambient noise, their voice is weak. Second, and most annoying about any aspect of the entire unit, is that in some situations the camera picks up an extremely annoying oscillating sound from the camera's motor. How audible is it? Barely, but just enough to drive you mad. Sony does make a few microphone attachments that fit on the hot shoe (great idea here, as flashes and other toys can use the shoe as well) that eliminate this. The best microphone however, is a large shotgun mike that makes the camera a little hard to handle, pick up and put away, or fit in the case (or pocket) with the mike attached. But there are a few other mikes that will at least improve the sound quality. What I have found is that if I am taping someone talking, I make sure I use an attachment mike. If we are out and about, I keep the camera in my pocket and just shoot, worrying about the sound later (during editing it mostly gets wiped, voiced over, or scored over with music and subtle sound effects).

As soon as you buy this unit, if you don't already have a computer that can edit your video, you will want one. There is a world of difference between having good video footage clunked together on a VCR tape, and slickly edited footage on a computer then put to tape.

I gave this camera only 4 stars out of 5 because of the sound quality, and other minor shortcomings listed. It should however be noted that I am quite strict in this grading, thinking in terms of the entire star scale, while many reviewers use only stars 3-5 to rate things, with anything good being a 5. Most other cameras I looked at would probably rate in the 3 star range. Very few cameras rate 5 stars, and if Sony made a better microphone (or supplied one for recording voice) this camera would probably rate 5 stars with me.

All in all, this is a pretty amazing little gizmo. A great unit for the size to features to quality ratio.

Nine months ago, I had to upgrade my old (but clunky) Video-8 camcorder. After a lot of research, I almost didn't settle for this camera, because although most owners loved it and it seemed to have the best image quality in the class, it is rather expensive. Looking at my savings account, and remembering that the Video-8 didn't get used much because of its heft, I took the plunge.

The small size makes this an excellent camera to bring with you in a sport jacket pocket, briefcase, or even jeans pocket (if you're into those large raver-style pockets, that is). While many of the buttons are small, I don't mind much, because the few I use (start/stop, exposure control) are logically placed and easy to push. I don't use any of the digital effects or fade functions, because I transfer the video digitally to my computer and edit tape there -something I never got around to with the old clunker.

I also don't use the still image capture much at all, because I have a separate Kodak digital camera for that, and the memory stick reader that comes with this camcorder is S-L-O-W (because it's serial-only). If you have one of those VAIO machine with a built-in memory stick reader, I suppose it would be OK. Transfer of video using the built-in FireWire (1394, i-Link, DV-gate, ...) port works very well, and I haven't had any problems getting this camera recognized by my computer.

The battery life is also amazing. The standard (slim!) battery lasts for more than two hours -the larger medium-sized battery (which I use most of the time) gives you FIVE HOURS of running time. If you can *at all* afford this camcorder, and don't need the extra image quality of an (expensive, bulky) three-CCD camera then get this one.

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We bought this camera a couple of months ago to take on a trip and to put in an underwater housing for video taping while scuba diving. It was fantastic! The clarity, colors and lighting were of no comparison to our older Sony Hi-8. My only complaint is the limited time to tape with the mini-DV tapes60 minutes. When extending to LP mode(90 min), there was slight compromise in picture quality apparent when trying to print captured shots from our computer. The cost of the mini-DV tapes is still high, and is astronomical outside of the USA(when you can find them). The microphone still has a lot to be desired (slight breezes should not be that noisy). It takes a little getting used to the zoom featurebut the Carl Zeiss lens is great. We hardly set the camera to digital zoom because we preferred the quality of the CZ lens. A few times we ran out of film at 60-100 feet underwater, but all was not lostjust set the camera to memory shot mode and we were able to take some fabulous stills on the memory card. We filled up two 64MB cards. We took the camera to school, taped special events, taped some demolition derbies, racesSomething we would not have done with a regular sized camcorder. It fits nicely in a jacket pocket. I highly recommend this camera. --Consider getting the Infrared receiver to play back your videos to TV or VCR, as well as a UV filter to protect your lens. And of course, a 64MB Memory stick and a larger battery. (I wouldn't get the largest, unless there is a reason you cannot recharge your battery for several hourstoo bulky).

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I needed to buy a video camera before my son was born about 6 months ago. The criteria I had, was that I wanted a camera that was small which did both digital still pictures and video. I didn't want to carry two cameras everywhere we went. But, I wanted the best video/still pictures I could get (These moments are precious, and I wanted to remember them as best as possible) The DCR PC100 fits this criteria to a tee. I've been very happy with Sony products in the past, but I did my research on this camera, and at that time, this was the best camera for the above criteria (It also seemed to have some features that I may grow into). I've now had 6 months to play with the camera and feel comfortable giving suggestions about my experience with the camera (I've been concentrating more on the still pictures, since my son is a newborn, they don't move that much yet :-):

1) Definitely buy the flash attachment! Still photos without it in low light situations just are not very good without the flash. You'll be very disappointed without it.

2) If you buy the flash attachment, you might want to think about an extra battery. Batteries go faster with the flash on.

3) The zoom button is very sensitive. This took a little getting used to, but wasn't a problem after a little practice.

4) Definitely buy a 32M or 64M memory stick. I bought a 32M memory stick which holds a little more than 50 pictures at maximum resolution. It comes with a 4M memory stick, which is good for only 4 or so pictures (not real useful).

5) It doesn't come with a carrying case, so you'll need to buy one of these.

So far, this camera has performed extremely well at Disneyland, his Baptism and Christmas. Not to mention, it is really fun sending out weekly pictures of my son to friends and family.

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Sony produced an overall good camera. The built in megapixel still camera makes this a great combination. There are a couple things you should know though. low light performance is marginal (7 lux) the mic placement is poor and picks up motor noise the memory stick supplied is almost to small to be usefull so plan on buying a 32 or 64M stick the camera is almost too small, if you have large hands try it out first. there is not a built in flash for the digital still camera. If you can forgive these short comings you'll love this camera.

Sony DCRTRV70 MiniDV 2MP Camcorder with 2.5"LCD, Memory Stick, and Networking Capability

this is a power packed camcorder!

pros:

other than the sony trv80, this is the only sony miniDV camcorder that has a 2 megapixel still camera built in.

miniDV media is widely supported.

great connectivity options: firewire, USB, S-video, headphone, bluetooth, mic input, etc.

has a built in pop-up flash for taking stills.

carl zeiss lens.

steady shot and night shot.

ability to record mpeg videos directly to memory stick.

progressive shutter system.

cons:

this camcorder is bigger than i would like. you can get smaller camcorders like the trv33 or the pc105. granted, those have less features, mainly still camera capability (2.0 megapixel vs 1.0 megapixel).

bright 2.5" LCD screen: but i definitely prefer the 3.5" in the trv80.

as with most sony products, you pay a premium, pushing up the price.

the included 8MB memory stick (for a 2 megapixel still camera!) is unacceptable. you'll need at least a 64MB memory stick with if you want to take full advantage of the higher resolution pics you'll be taking.

although bundling the camcorder and still camera together means you only have to carry one piece of equipment, it also means that if one breaks, you have to replace both.

as an alternate to this bundling strategy, you can get a trv33 or pc105 and get a 3 megapixel still camera for about the same price.

no built in video light but you can get one less than a hundred bucks.

all in all, a very nice camcorder. nice work sony.

I did a lot of research before purchasing this camera a year ago. But I've used it A LOT since then and figured I would write a review.

I did comparison tests with this camera vs. Sony's other lower end camcorders. The color and resolution on this one if FAR superior and worth the extra money. I also compared it to the Canon GL2, a 3-CCD camera. The 3-CCD camera was far better in low light and color, but comes with a much heaftier price tag.

The good things about this camera have been mentioned by others. And while it may not fit in your palm exactly, it is really not very big. It looks good, and all the features are easy to find. Overall good design.

There are three things about this camcorder I don't like, but here's what I recommend to solve them:

The lens always looks like you can't zoom out enough. I'm sure there's a technical term for this, but even when you're zoomed out all the way it looks like your subject is too close. As soon as I realized this, I purchased a Sony wide angle lens, which made all the difference. Especially if you're indoors, you want to take in as much of the environment as possible. It does add size to the camera, and means you can't use the flash for still pictures without removing it. But it gives the camera a nice professional look and feel.

The second problem with this camera I've read about with other Sony camcorders: the "whirring" noise of the motor as it is taping. When I first got the camera I didn't notice it, but as time went on the whirr got worse. Also, there's a "hiss" that you get with any camcorder. I solved this by getting a Sony external microphone to attach to the "boot". ECM-MS5908C. It's a stereo microphone, and it's far enough from the motor that you hardly hear it, and also drowns out the hiss. I also got a shotgun mic, but that isn't stereo, so I wouldn't recommend it unless shooting subjects far away.

The other issue is unsolvable, and that's the "slider" zoom in. Instead of moving front to back with two fingers to zoom in, you slide left to right with one finger. It's hard to use, and over-sensitive. I do not understand why Sony sticks with that technology on their consumer models, but not with their 3-CCD professional models.

Overall, a great camera. I do not use the still camera function very often, so I can't comment on that. I use Final Cut Express for the Macintosh to edit, and everything works smoothly with this camera. (Also, if you plan to do any editting, you get a HIGH recommendation from me for Apple computers. Each Apple computer comes with iMovie, a free program that is SO EASY to use to edit video.)

You're obviously reading this because you want to know if this camera is right for you. Here's what I say: if you want better picture quality than other home videos you've seen, and are willing to pay for it, this camera is ideal. I highly recommend the wide angle lens and external stereo microphone, which help you make better videos but also add size to the machine. If you want to spend more to get an amazing, broadcast-quality picture, there's a big leap in cost for a 3-CCD camera. But the Sony DCRTRV70 is right in the middle, and is really a good choice.

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Just picked up yesterday and took out last night for a run. Have been evaluating against Panasonic DV953. Comparison so far, 1) Sony TRV70 excellant in low light with very little grain in night setting, Panasonic 953 cannot be used unless highly lit object like a sign on bldg. 2) video capture is almost equal to the three chipper. 3) 2.5" lcd is smallish but i did like the touch screen which is very easy to manuver thru setting menus. Panasonic 953 has wheel but still have to use lcd or really cant make options out. however the 3.5" is nice to read and clear. 4) Panasonic 953 has more color saturation and more manual control. Althought with the manual exposure I was able to saturate also on the Sony TRV70. At this point I have not tried still function on either yet, but if you want to shoot indoor footage the Panasonic will need lots of light to avoid grainy picture where the Sony TRV 70 is at home indoors or out in auto settings. With the panasonic hard to find and the sony trv70 available @ $1,000.00 at this point you either have to leap to the over 2k price thresholdfor GL2,VX2000 or better. The sony trv70 or trv80 if you want to pop for the larger lcd may be your choice.

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The Sony DCR-TRV70 camcorder is definitely a masterpiece!

This camcorder is equiped with almost all of Sony's technology in the making of camcorders. I'm pretty sure you have seen all of its features on the official Sony website, so I'll not mention its functions and specifications here. But just to name a few of the major advantages of this camcorder: 2 megapixels; integrated network function; super nightshot; automatic pop-up flash for still pictures; and manual focus ring.

I've purchased this product and I have been having a lot of fun with it! It's great for the people who just want to point and shoot, but at the same time, it's also great for those who would like to play around with its enormous functions and features.

The only cons about this product, like many people mentioned, it only comes with a 8mb memory stick. However, there are compensations for that: First (the obvious one), buy a larger memory stick! Second, you can change the size of your capturing picsfrom 1600x1200 FINE to 640x480 FINE. These pictures' qualities will stay the same, it is their sizes that are changed. By doing this, you can take about 50 pictures comparing to the 8 in 1600x1200 size setting.

Many people often complained about the filming picture quality in low light settings, but I disagree. This camcorder is almost second to none in low ight performance. Comparing to JVC's products, it performs much better. What would you expect a camcorder to do without light? So far, I havent seen a camcorder that does a better job than the TRV70 in either low light performace or complete darkness!

Many pictures of the TRV70 on the internet often give viewers the impression of a much larger size than many other sony camcorders, such as the PC-330 (shown no larger than the size of a hand) and the PC-120 (shown with a tennis ball). But dont let this fool you. Go to your local retailers that actually have the TRV70 on display. Trust me, when you see it, you'll be shocked. You'll feel like that you've been fooled. I did the comparison, the TRV70 is not much larger than the PC330, a lot of people say it's even smaller! Nevertheless, its weight can be stressful for some people if holding it for too long.

Why not get the Sony DCR-TRV80 for $200 more? The TRV80 has a bigger screen => 3.5!

This is why this $200 is NOT worth it: Bigger screen means bigger power consumption! Bigger power consumption means batteries with bigger capacities! Bigger capacity batteries mean MORE MONEY!!! And besides, The TRV80 only comes with a 120 minutes battery, the same with the TRV70. Moreover, many times you can't even use your LCD screen in outside because of its over brightness.

The sad news about the TRV70 is that it has been discontinued in 2004. But I'm pretty sure you can still buy it from many online

stores for many of them (most of them) still have it in stock!

The bottom line is choose the right camcorder. If you want to capture precious memories and moments, then capture them with one that can captures the best-the Sony DCR-TRV70. Its compact features and excellent lens are second to none in the field of consumer camcorders. The best thing is that right now, its price is dropping everywhere, yes, even in retailer stores!

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Spend a lot, get a lot more. Although it was a tough choice to spend the money when I purchased my TRV70, I have no regrets. My camera is DA BEST!. After I figured out the Still Picture recording is best taken when not recording video simultaneously, I never looked back. There are so many features to mention but I don't use. The key things to consider:

Bigger lens, means better image

Good size CCD is a treasure; otherwise 3 CCD is next option

Manual focus override; in photography, this is VERY important

Backlight control; it's a great override in low light conditions like opening up your camera aperature

Manual disable of on-board flash; continue taking pictures when flash is not allowed

Touch screen LCD is sweet, don't listen to button fanatics

Steady Shot works.... when camera is light, more chances of jarring movements, so here its really important.

Memory stick convenience ... buy larger capacity, more over time.

Battery Status; Info-lithium means no guessing game. By several small batteries, charge them, and carry them a-l-a Rambo.

Don't install Imagemixer software. Instead, use Sony's Screenblast Movie Studio 3.0. You'll be happier.

Don't skimp on footage. Take lots of footage. It's easier to edit, than to say... I don't have enough!

It's unfortunate, Sony is discontinuing the product in 2004. It's a great product! I'm ready to buy a second one so I can get the same footage from another vantage point. Silly, two people using different cameras. :-)