Videocámaras Digital 8 Sony Handycam

What Are Digital8 Camcorders?

A Digital8 Sony camcorder uses Digital8 recording videocassettes, which are based on Sony's 8 mm video format. First released in 1999, this format is now obsolete, but it is still possible to find a Digital8 digital handycam and its tapes. There are several types of this 1999 Sony camcorder for sale on eBay.

Is Digital8 the Same as MiniDV?

Contrary to what you might think, the Digital8 and MiniDV formats are not the same. That being said, they are identical at the bitstream level. Their differences include:

  • Format: Both use non-interchangeable cassette media. Digitail8 Sony video cameras have the larger media. Their media formulations are different.
  • Tape use: Digital8 uses tape at 29 mm per second with a maximum recording time of 135 minutes. MiniDV uses tape at 19 mm per second with a maximum recording time of 130 minutes.
  • Tracks: In the Digital8 format, it takes 25 tracks for one frame of information to record vertically, while the MiniDV records one frame onto 10 tracks.

Can you transfer videos from a hi8 camcorder to a computer?

Transferring videos from your Sony digital handycam to your computer is not as easy as plugging in an SD card However, you can take the videos from Digital8 tapes and record them onto DVDs or your laptop with a USB cable if the model allows.

What models can I find?

While the manufacturer no longer makes new 8mm camcorders of this kind, some Sony Digital8 models that you can look for are:

  • DCRTRV230: This camcorder camera has a 2.5-inch color LCD screen with black and white EVF. SteadyShot image stabilization gives you a steady hand when using the 25x optical zoom and 28x digital zoom. You can record still images onto tape and use the wireless remote control to press play when you have the camera on a tripod.
  • DCRTRV140: This model has 20x optical zoom and 560x digital zoom plus image stabilization. There is a digital photo mode and a 2.5-inch LCD monitor. NightShot mode allows you to shoot in the dark, and there are digital faders and effects for fun editing.
  • DCRTRV250: This digital camcorder has a USB streaming feature, so you can turn it into a webcam or video conferencing tool. There is a massive 700x digital zoom and 20x optical zoom plus Sony's SteadyShot image stabilization feature. There is a built-in light and easy dubbing features plus NightShot for night shooting.
  • DCRTRV330: This video camcorder has a built-in digital still mode and can record 640 by 480 stills onto the memory stick media included. It uses Hi8 tapes and has 25x optical zoom with image stabilization.

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