Canon ES75 Hi8 Camcorder with Color Viewfinder

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If you're looking to take the plunge into the camcorder market, the Canon ES75 Hi8 camcorder is the perfect reason to dive right in. The ES75 comes packed with a top-quality Canon lens that magnifies your creative possibilities. Its powerful optical zoom range covers everything from sweeping panoramas to action-grabbing telephoto shots. The high-quality digital zoom increases the magnification to 800x for even more dramatic results.The ES75 offers point-and-shoot simplicity. It incorporates Canon's innovative automatic focusing and exposure to assure you crisp, sharp videos in any lighting condition.
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- Hi8 camcorder
- 22x optical, 700x digital zoom.
- Color EVF
- Photo Mode records still pictures for approximately 7 seconds
- Uses an included lithium-ion battery; includes power adapter and A/V cable
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 "Canon ES75 Camcorder. Exceeded Expectations!!!" 2003-04-30
By R. E. WORSLEY (LEESBURG, FL. United States)
This very affordable camera is a quality product in every respect. It was purchased to replace a 12 year old 8mm unit that no longer operated and it is fully compatable with the standard 8mm tapes.
This compact unit has many features that are not listed in the specifications. Besides the full menu of options, two very important features are a variable speed zoom control and an s-video output connection. I highly recommend this camcorder.

 "Great value on an excellent product." 2002-11-22
By bixodoido (Utah, USA)
This is my first hi8 camcorder, though I've had a couple of the old VHS ones before. I was waiting to get one of these until the value caught up with the technology and I could get a high-quality camcorder at an affordable price. Then this little number came along.

The thing I like most about this camera is its color viewfinder. To me, that is a good tradeoff for not having a larger LCD screen, because those typically drain your battery much faster. This was a good compromise--I can see things in color without cutting my film time short.

This camcorder is loaded with special features, and has a 700 power digital zoom! With it you can get as close to something as you want. You only need to rest your filming arm on something or get a tripod--otherwise you won't be able to hold the picture steady.

A Canon is always a good bet for a camera or camcorder, and they have definitely not let me down with this one. If you're looking for a good bargain but still want a respectable brand and some special features, look no further than the Canon ES75.

 "Best value for a Hi8 camcorder" 2002-10-30
By Gadgester (Mother Earth)
This is my second Canon camcorder. I loved my first, an ES970 that uses the regular 8mm format. After giving it to my uncle, I was shopping around for a new one when I saw this on Amazon. The price is right, and my very positive experience with the ES970 made it easy to order two of these, one for my parents.

Both my parents and I love this camcorder. It's very easy to use -- no manual needed for the common functions. Even my mom can use it after I gave her a 1-minute lesson. The buttons are easy to reach and feel solid. The 22x optical zoom is the best in the industry, perhaps of any consumer camcorders sold in the States. I haven't tried the digital zoom yet, since I believe digital zoom, in general, is useless.

The included LiIon battery is good, but I recommend buying an extended battery if you plan to go on a trip. My ES970's older-style NiMH battery lasted about 2 years before showing degraded capacity. The Canon LiIon batteries will probably last longer.

This is a great camcorder, perfect for any family. Don't buy into the digital camcorder hype if you aren't going to edit your videos on a PC anyway. This Canon's price makes it deserve 10 stars.

 "Unbeatable value if you think just enough is enough." 2002-07-04
By Neurostokaztik
This is not my first camcorder, but my 3rd.
Its Hi8 recording format beats my previous other VHS-C and 8mm gear.
Its optical system (22X zoom and large lens), allowing night-time low lux shots, has a surprising level of quality for its price. The Li-Ion battery and separate AC charger on international norm (takes 110-240 V) are lightweight but allow over 2 hours of shooting, ( and even if you switch on permanently the built-in torch, it's still over 1 hour). There is no LCD screen, but this is no big loss for me as I did not want one, due to their voracious power consumption. The color viewfinder with its crisp and bright image compensate for this.
Besides, I do most of my video editing on my PC.For those who don't, it has a lot of predefined titles, shooting and transition modes, accessible in an easy to navigate menu.
Most of my shooting situations are family events, so the 800X zoom will rarely be solicited, (therefore there's no need for an image stabilizer either)
There are 2 big bonus, in my view : first is the off-center focusing (with a joystick tracking if needed) ; second is TV playback mode in PAL, required for most countries outside of US and Japan, so that I can immediately show my European friends the footage taken on *their* TV sets.
I wanted a easy-to-use, quick-to-shoot camcorder, which would replace my digital cam (for still shots) and would at the same time let me record more than 1 hour of video at a good definition and framerate (not the ridiculous postage stamp format), since it's now easy to transfer to a PC (via my TV board) and re-encode it into MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 and burn a VCD. I wanted it to weight no more than a small digital cam, battery included, and I wanted to spend as little money on it as possible.
This cute, compact, Canon ES75 meets these well-defined needs, and the surprise bonus is Canon quality for this "toy" price.


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Panasonic PV-L454 VHS-C Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom

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PV-L454 is a Palmcorder camcorder with 750X Digital Zoom and Color Viewfinder.
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- Compact Palmcorder VHS-C camcorder with 270,000-pixel CCD
- 20x optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 750x) and image stabilizer
- 2.5-inch LCD and color viewfinder
- Full-size video head cylinder and built-in light
- Rechargeable Ni-Cad battery pack lasts for up to 2 hours
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 "Fine initially but failed after 6 months" 2006-07-22
By Reviews by Spareway (New York)
This camcorder was purchased as a gift for my daughter and used about 12 times over a 6 month period before experiencing intermittent failures. The labor warranty on this unit is only 90 days and labor costs for repair approach the original cost. It is unconscionable for Panasonic to market a defective product like this. This reflects poorly on their other products and unless they address this issue with me, I will avoid their products and advise others to avoid their products as well. I might chalk this up to one defective unit if I hadn't read other accounts of the same issue. This is a manufacturing or design defect that has not been addressed by Panasonic.

 "Panasonic PV-L454 VHS-C Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom" 2006-03-16
By Sandee E. Davis (Central Georgia)
I like the size and weight, but it is taking forever to get the right tapes.

 "Great inexpensive holdover until the DVDs mature" 2004-05-28
By Bill (Key Largo)
The PV-L424 is a pretty cool piece of gear. (With virtually no reviews)

We just got it yesterday for $419. It can be found a little cheaper, but check store reviews...

We almost bought the PCV-L552 for its big view finder and 27x optical zoom, but after a lot of digging on obscure web sites, we found that older camera suffers from a dew detector light that goes off too easily, shutting down the camera for hours. The PV-L424 just came out in 2004.

The 20x PV-L424 optical zoom is amazing. Things still look good at 40x digital, can read a UPC bar code from across the room. Things look tolerable at 120x, but ridiculous at 750k. There a single digit from the bar code fills the screen and is almost unreadable due to pixilation.

It's kind of slim, better looking than the photo.

Menus and controls seem intelligently laid out. What's used most seems to have a single button for it.

I like the way the LCD screen swivels around so that you could actually dictate into it and see yourself. It's smart enough to know to flip the image right side up when I do that.

I can't say anything yet for the durability.

We chose this VHS-C thing because I think all playback equipment for formats other than this and DVD will be difficult to find in 50 years. And the DVDs suffer from $10 disk costs (for 30 minutes) and the resolution won't match the MiniDVs until they change the image format to MPEG2. The PV-L424 seems like a great inexpensive holdover until the DVDs mature.


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Sony CCDTRV328 Hi8 Analog Handycam Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom

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SONY CCD-TRV328 -- Now you can have everything you'd want in a Hi8(TM) Handycam(R) camcorder, at a price that's a long way from painful! The CCD-TRV328 features a large 2.5" SwivelScreen(TM) LCD, the NightShot(R) Plus infrared recording system, a massive 20X optical zoom, and the new Easy Handycam(R) button. It even includes SteadyShot(R) picture stabilization to help keep a smooth picture in even the roughest situation. And best of all, it packs all these advantages in a compact design that's perfect for home or travel. Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes include Portrait, Beach & Ski, Sports Lesson, Landscape, Spotlight, Sunset & Moon modes Multiple Fader effects 8 preset / 2 customized Titles with up to 22 characters Built-in white LED light Manual focus Dimensions - 3-7/8H x 3-3/8W x 6D Weight - 1 pound 15 ounces Package includes Power Adapter / In-Camera Charger, NP-FM30 InfoLithium(R) Rechargeable Battery, Mono A/V Cable, Lens Cap, Shoulder Strap
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- Compact Hi8 Handycam camcorder with 320,000-pixel CCD
- 20x optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 990x) with manual focus and image stabilizer
- 2.5-inch rotating LCD and black-and-white viewfinder
- Low-light recording settings and built-in white LED light
- NP-FM30 InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery
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 "Is it Sony ?" 2004-10-29
By K. Kochi (New England, USA)
Bought this tested for a day, the picture quality is awful. Recorded video had lots of grains in medium lights (even in a small room with 100 watts bulb), more yellowish even in bright (sun) light. Hoped the one I got might be bad, and exchanged for a new one. That was also the same quality. Had for a good deal (abt $200), and it is not worth for that money. Returned within hours.



Already own few Sony products (including 4 yrs old camcorder Hi8 TRV68), which are good in quality, made me think all the Sony products are awesome.



Video quality is the main thing needed in a camcorder, so rated 1.

 "Very happy with it" 2004-03-23
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When our 8mm stopped working that we had used for nine years, I found it overwhelming to research and find a new camera.
I knew I didn't want digital because I don't even use my digital still camera very often, other than to e-mail pictures.
I knew that I wanted another 8mm, so that we could play our tapes we have now. I didn't want to spend too much money. We received this camera a couple of weeks ago and I couldn't be happier. It even has more options than I really need. We charged the battery when we got the camera and for 2 weeks we have been filming the kids occasionally and the battery is still full. I never thought I would use the night vision, but have found it is fun to film the kids when they are asleep and I don't have to turn a light on to film. The zoom works well and the color looks good. For the price, I don't see how you could get a better camera. I don't think you could find a better analog camera even if you did spend more money. I obviously can't comment on how well it will hold up in the future, but as far as its performance now, I love it.


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Sony CCDTRV57 8mm Camcorder

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Your choice for a more action packed way to enter into Sony's AV world. The CCD-TRV57 models not only come with what you've come to expect from Sony's Handycam Vision series: 2.5" LCD screen, NightShot (for 0 lux shooting), 8 picture effects, super digital noise reduction, advanced titler and InfoLITHIUM battery, STAMINA power management system, 80x digital and remote commander. Also unique are Steady Shot, 380k CCD system and a built-in light meaning you can always get clear, rock-solid images, no matter how wild the conditions. So get into the thick of it, and be sure your Sony will keep a steady hand.
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- 8mm camcorder with remote
- 2.5-inch swivel color LCD
- 20x optical, 360x digital zoom
- SteadyShot image stabilization
- NightShot 0-lux shooting
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 "Not Bad" 2000-12-11
By skanok (philly)
Picture quality is good, loud & sensitive mono sound, easy and not too heavy (about 2 lbs with battery), not too big size for travelling (about 4.5 x 5 x 11 inches). STANDARD BATTERY that came with this camera works 2 hours for B&W viewfinder recording 50 minutes with color LCD recording. If you play black a lot on the LCD (I like to do that), this battery will last about 30 minutes, charging time is about 1 hour. Option batteries are available, and I think I should have one.

Night shot and super night shot movies is just like in a horror movies, every things look faded-green or B&W and people has silver eyes, well, at least I can see the objects (I shot in total darkness). The battery consuming is higher with the night shorts. By the way that tiny built-in light is useless. Remote seems to be useful for the play back only, hardly used at all. I love the multivotage adapter that came with the camera, I wish Sony adds the PAL playback too incase of travelling to Europe and Asia (Hitachi has this feature).

Photo effects are not very useful but programe AE are good and easy, however the icons of programe AE are very tiny, quite difficult to figure out what programes am I on (my eyes are getting old). Every one looks good on that small color LCD, however in the strong day light it is very difficult to see that screen, the manual recommend to use the B&W viewfinder instead. Multilanguage titles with custom setting options.

If you live a hi-tech life, do not buy this cam. because the output is only A/V (2 jacks), no s-video connection, so it's not working with my TV-video capture card in the computer (I use Avermedia product), I heard that it might work on pinnacle system, but did not try it yet. I think I might be able to connect it through the VCR which has A/V connector and can be connected to my TV card, however this attempt hasn't been succesful.

The accesories price are quite expensive (i.e. separate battery chargers, spare batteries, filters, car battery adapter) espectially if you buy them direct from sony....

 "Exceeds expectations" 2000-11-23
By (Michigan, USA)
I just received this today and I'm very excited about this camera. It comes complete with bag (in primary colors), strap for camera, A/V cable, remote, batteries for remote, AC adaptor, and rechargable battery pack. Only thing you need to buy is the 8mm tape. Well worth the money considering you don't have to buy the extras. This camera will help make some memorable holiday moments last forever.

 "Excellent Video Camera w/ lots of extras!" 2000-11-20
By Joel Izlar (Lithonia, Ga United States)
I bought this camcorder back in July and I have enjoyed it ever since. I have taken a lot of footage of skateboarding in my area and such. All I need to do is find a cheap fish-eye lens, and some cables to go to my PC. Can anyone help me find the right cable for this camera to a PC? Thanks. Joelizlar@mediaone.net

 "No Brainer" 2000-11-06
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I'll keep this short and sweet. What a great camera! The price is right for this Sony model. It has all the features you'd want and a low price. First and foremost, the image and sound quality are very good. The swivel LCD is incredibly convenient, the image stabilization is great, and the night-shot is a great add-on.

Frankly, for the average consumer who needs a good camera at a good price, this is the perfect product!

 "A GREAT purchase!" 2000-10-23
By Jeff The Conquerer (Frostbite Falls, MN)
This is a very good camcorder! You really can't go wrong with this one. Its very easy to use and no setup is required. The batteries last forever (well maybe not forever) and you can get alot done with out having to recharge. It has a wonderful steady shot feature which removes some of the shaking your hands make when you are shooting. It also has other great features. It has a 20x optical zoom (the lens actually moving) and a 360x digital zoom (the camera enlarging the picture), It is Control-L (LANC)compatible (which is similar to Panasonics 5-pin control system), so you can edit directly from the camcorder (if you plan on using a computer to edit), an LCD is attached to the side (you know, the screen that pops out), but it also has one of Sony's best features, the 0 LUX Nightshot. This enables you to film in TOTAL darkness. Its a wonderful feature. This camera is alot of fun, its light weight, and has rather good quality (but is nothing compared to MiniDV or Digital8). If you want a good 8mm camera, and don't want to sell the farm, this is it. If you want really good quality and want to edit on your new iMac, get a MiniDV camera or a Digital8. Keep in mind, you can still edit on a computer using a video capture card (a new one is comming out soon from 3dfx www.3dfx.com). So this is a purchase you shall benefit from. I STRONGLY suggest this purchase.


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- Hi8 camcorder with 20x optical, 560x digital zoom
- SteadyShot picture stabilization system
- 2.5 inch color LCD and black and white EVF
- NightShot infrared mode for lowlight shooting; built-in light, easy dubbing features
- Comes with NP-FM30 InfoLithium battery; Stamina power management system
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 "Never go for Brand Name" 2005-11-02
By Jaykrushna Patel
I bought CCDTRV318 for about 18 months and the camera has performed very well. Just 2 weks ago suddenly it didn't work after 5 months of last use.The picture on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder was all blurry and distorted. The picture is getting clear little bit after half hour. I tried changing every setting and every adjustment I could think of. I couldn't fix it.



I did not buy warranties so I don't know where to go and how much is going to repair.



I bought canon Digital 8 camcorder 6 months ago to give present to my friend. Its working really nice. I think there is nothing in name brand. I would prefer small brand with warranties.

 "Repairs are costly" 2005-10-08
By D. Peters (Phila PA)
I have owneds my CCDTRV318 for about 18 months and I think the camera has performed very well. Or, I did until I tried to use it at the first high school game this fall. It didn't work. The picture on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder was all blurry and distorted. I tried changing every setting and every adjustment I could think of. I couldn't fix it.



So, I took it to the local Geek Squad and they sent it out for analysis. The result? Sony would have to replace the CCD and other gizmos for a total of $196! After 18 months.



No, I did not buy warranties or anything - c'mon be serious.



So my question: do I spend $200 for repairs? Do I buy a new camera for $300-$400? Should I buy a Sony ever again?



I'm off to try to wrangle Sony customer support and perhaps will post the results of that wrangling here.



EDIT UPDATE: Sony ended up fixing this for NO charge and now it works like a champ. If I could I'd change my review to 4 stars now.

 "Horrible for a restored product!!!" 2005-09-12
By Jayden's Mom (Las Vegas, Nevada)
I purchased this "factory restored" camera and it was very dissappointing! The focus is terrible. There are only two spots with the zoom that are actually in focus. Even when it is zoomed all the way out it is blurry. I just had my first child and I bought this to record his first years and because of this camera I have already missed recording two months! This was such a waste of money!!!!!

 "A great buy" 2004-12-11
By BUSMAN (Maryland)
I got this camera because the moment i saw it, i knew it would rock



........ I WAS RIGHT!!!

it is such an awesum camcorder with great quality and wonderful zoom.

The sound does not go up very high when you listen to recordings strait from the camcorder and it is a PAIN to try to plug it into the television BUT... other than those 2 minor problems this camcorder is THE BEST!!!



it rox (<:



if i could have given it 4.5 stars i would have.

 "AWESOME CAMCORDER!!!!!!!" 2004-04-10
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I really believe this is the best camcorder.It is very cheap and really easy to use. I'm 14 and I just used it to film my spring break and I still haven't even touched the instructions, if I can use this camcorder anybody can. I highly recommend buying this camera it has so many features like nightshot, steadyshot,a really powerful zoom, a really long battery life, and many more. It can even play back those old 8mm tapes you have lying in your closet. So if your looking for your 1st video camera or a camera to bring on all of family vacations this is the camera for you.


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- Compact Hi8 Handycam camcorder with 320,000-pixel CCD

- 20x optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 990x) with manual focus

- 2.5-inch rotating LCD and black-and-white viewfinder

- Low-light recording settings and built-in white LED light

- NP-FM30 InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery

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 "Sony CCDTRV128 Hi8 Analog Handycam" 2009-06-25

By R. Primeau (Mi, USA)

I bought this camera shortly after it came out. I owned a Sony Handycam prior and had it for a long time before it died on me at least 5-6yrs. This one I used a little over a year,my oldest was in an auto accident life support so I was not using it for some time come 2yrs later around Christmas I go to use it and it would not play tapes or record. I would allow me to put the tapes in but not working so disappointed. My warranty was over by then even though it was used very little the warranty had expired what a waist of money!

 

 "Another well made product by Sony" 2008-01-12

By Mark B. (Burlington, VT)

Well, considering this is a discontinued item I won't go in to great detail. Sony products may be a little more expensive than comparable items but you can always count on them to work well and this camcorder is no exception. Have owned it for 4 years with absolutely no problems and still use it.

 

 "Disapointed" 2007-07-08

By Tam4givin (Tn)

Only used a few times before started not working. Keeps saying reinsert tape. If I take the battery off for a few minuets it works some times but never know when or for how long!

 

 "No Manual White Balance" 2006-03-28

By Video person

This Camcorder is useless. Has alot of extras but when working on a video for my AV class I when to set up the white balance and found that it's auto. When compared to one with manual WB this camera sucks. Pictures are all different colors from blue to yellow. Manual WB is a basic standard on all camera and camcorder so why was it left off this one? I would give or suggest this camcorder to any one, I'd look for another, just in case you plan on editing your color don't change from shot to shot. This is a worthless camcorder.

 

 "Very Impressive" 2005-04-11

By Jack Treese (Holley, NY)

I have had this camcorder since October of '04, and I have only complained about one thing: not being able to hook it up to a computer through USB. Other than that, this is a very cool li'l camera that shoots good quality images. I shot video at a party for a music video with it once, and am currently using it to make a film I wrote. This is a very handy camcoreder indded, and I would recommend it to just anyone who wants to capture some fun times. I only recommend that you buy lots of tapes--it's just fun to waste tape on recording random crap sometimes!





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