Sony DCR- TRV18 DV Camcorder
Description
The Sony DCR-TRV18 is a classic, consumer-grade MiniDV Handycam camcorder introduced in the early 2000s, known for its portability, ease of use, and distinct early-digital aesthetic. Equipped with a high-performance 1/4-inch Advanced HAD™ CCD sensor and a professional-grade Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar lens, it delivers up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution, making it a favorite for retro video projects, home archiving, and indie multimedia creations.
The camcorder boasts an agile 10x optical zoom coupled with a 120x precision digital zoom, stabilized by Sony’s Super SteadyShot® picture stabilization system to curb hand tremble. For shot framing and review, it sports a 2.5-inch SwivelScreen™ rotating color LCD panel alongside a color viewfinder. Designed with creative flexibility in mind, the TRV18 features an integrated Memory Stick® slot for shooting low-res digital still photos and web-ready MPEG movies, as well as an infrared NightShot® system that unlocks monochrome recording capabilities in absolute darkness.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Imaging Sensor | 1/4″ Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager (680K Gross Pixels / 340K Effective) |
| Recording Media | MiniDV Tape (Digital Video format) & Memory Stick® Media (Stills/MPEG) |
| Optics / Lens | Professional Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar Lens (f/1.7 – f/2.2, Filter Diameter: 30mm) |
| Zoom Capabilities | 10x Optical Zoom / 120x Precision Digital Zoom |
| Focal Length | 3.3mm – 33mm (35mm Equivalent: 42mm – 420mm) |
| Image Stabilization | Super SteadyShot® Electronic Picture Stabilization System |
| Low Light Sensitivity | 5 Lux standard (0 Lux in Super NightShot® Infrared mode) |
| Audio Format | PCM Digital Stereo Audio (12-bit/32kHz or 16-bit/48kHz resolution) |
| Built-In Microphone | Built-in Electret Condenser Stereo Microphone |
| Data & AV Interfaces | 1x i.LINK® DV (FireWire/IEEE1394) 4-pin port, 1x USB Port, 1x Proprietary Analog A/V Multi-Jack, 1x S-Video Output |
| Audio Interfaces | 1x 3.5mm Stereo Microphone Input, 1x 3.5mm Headphone Output Jack |
| Displays | 2.5″ SwivelScreen™ LCD Monitor (123K pixels) & 0.44″ Color Viewfinder (112K pixels) |
| Power Management | Sony InfoLITHIUM M-Series Batteries (e.g., NP-FM30) / AC-L10 Adapter Charger |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 3″ x 3.75″ x 6.5″ (76 mm x 93 mm x 162 mm) |
| Weight | 1 lb 8 oz (705 g) with battery loadout included |