Sony CCD-TRV65 Hi8 Camcorder from 1998

This is one of my most recent eBay purchases, the other being the Betamax SL-HF360 VCR. I got this to see if I had any analog recordings on a couple old 8 mm tapes. Unfortunately, I didn't find anything of importance or significance, but now I have a great new camcorder loaded with features! This camcorder stands out among other Hi8 camcorders in that it features the XR feature for increased resolution. It also records using Hi-Fi stereo AFM rather than mono like many similar models. With Hi8 VCR recording and direct audio through an external microphone jack, this camera out-performs even my Digital8 camcorder made in 2005!

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• sony
• ccd-trv65
• trv65
• hi8
• camcorder
• camera
• video
• tape
• 8mm
• cassette
• recording
• 1990s
• home
• movie
• vcr
• nightvision
• x-ray
• infrared

[1341Timber]

Hi, Very Informative....I have a Sony Handycam Vision Video Hi* CCd-TRV67 and I want to transfer my video to my computer.  Do you have any idea how this would be done? Thanks!

[CameramanLink]

@1341Timber You need a capture device with Firewire.

[SebiStudios2]

Can I record with Hi8 tapes on a standard 8mm camcorder?

[CameramanLink]

@SebiStudios2 Yes. They are both compatible, but you cannot play a tape recorded in Hi8 format on a Video8 camcorder - the picture looks messed up.

[imryebread1]

nice camras i have seen all your vids i am getting my moms 1994 sony camra so check my vids i will make one about it so check my vids plz

[CameramanLink]

@imryebread1 I don't log in unless I get an email about a comment or message, so send it to me as a message when you put it on.

[frathelad11]

hi m8 what size is the lens i have one but need an infrared filter for it i use it for ufo s

[Sheilaaliens]

@PrincessAyumi18 you have to get somethin called the "Dazzle" or "EZ Cap" or "Easy Cap" devices

[PrincessAyumi18]

Could this upload videos in your computer and how

[1355steveo]

Really enjoyed watching this. Very informative. Amazing how technology has moved on.

[SebiStudios2]

My Canon ES900 camcorder from 1996 has a similar feature to this, where you can record things from other devices onto the tape via the RCA jacks, but there is no S-Video. Too bad they've removed these from consumer camcorders today. :(

[djrab1972]

i had one of these sonys years ago it cost me 800pounds stering at the time, by fuck it was worth it.