Sony has a wide range of camcorders, some digital some not. If you are looking for digital there are such ones as the HDR-TD10 or the HDR-P150V. If you are looking for analog then there is the CCD-TRV67 Hi-8 analog camcorder.
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One can purchase a Sony Digital 8 Camcorder online though the retailer Amazon. The online retailer eBay also offers the Sony Digital 8 Camcorder for sale.
"Sony digital camcorders can cost anywhere from three hundred to fourteen hundred dollars. Prices depend on style, capabilities and technical aspects of the camcorder."
Yes, Sony does make handheld digital camcorders. They cost, on average, $200 and are great for any moment. If you need a top quality camcorder for the right price, this is it.
The digital 8 camcorder is a product that was introduced by Sony in 1999. These camcorders are available for purchase from sites such as Amazon and eBay.
The difference would be about the same as the jump from VHS to DVD (if it's a miniDV camcorder) or from VHS to bluray (if it's a 720p or better digital camcorder.)
A Sony DCR camcorder is a handheld digital camcorder and allows you to save your videos straight to the hard disk drive. You can purchase one at a BestBuy.com or at Amazon.com for around the average price of $330.00 USD.
Sony makes digital camcorders with great zoom and picture quality. A good one would be the Sony HandyCam HDR-XR150.
The Sony HDR-HC3 High-Definition MiniDV Camcorder allows you to record video and take digital still photographs at 4.1MP.
Yes, this camcorder is capable of taking still digital photos as well as recording video.
This depends on what your most concerned with. If it's picture and sound quality, then you'd be better off with a digital camcorder. If it's affordability of the unit and accessories (tapes, batteries, etc.) then this Hi8 camcorder might be the better pick for you.