Sony's cheaper, more stripped-down Digital 8 offering this year, the DCR-TRV260, is a good camcorder for the money, especially if you’re a fan of Digital 8...In general, the DCR-TRV260 represents a dying breed of big, clunky, Digital 8 camcorders, likely hanging around for a couple years past their sell-by date...Handling is great, with good button placement...

Sony's DCR-TRV260 Digital8 camcorder has many of the bells and whistles found on Sony's HC20 and HC30 but the cost is significantly less-$349.99 MSRP...While this particular model, the DCR-TRV260, doesn't have as many options as the more expensive TRV460, namely Memory Stick port, it does have almost everything commercial users could possibly want...The...

Sony's DCR-TRV260 Digital8 Handycam camcorder features a huge 20X optical zoom lens, a big 2.5 SwivelScreen LCD display and the NightShot Plus zero-light recording system, all in a stylish, ultra-compact design...The DCR-TRV260 includes USB streaming capabilities, which transforms your camcorder into a webcam...20X Optical/990X Digital Zoom The optical zoom helps...

"well let me start off by saying i am not a family guy, i bought this camera purely for college, meaning alot of night shots, alot of abuse and other things related to college..."

"of course being in college price was a big deal since i am always broke..."

"i got this camera at a very good price ($275) and so far the camera is proved it's worthyness! i've taken it everywhere outdoors, indoors, sports events,..."

"Good picture quality in daytime, good fading options and effects..."

"How could a camcorder this good have cons..."

"I would recommend a trypod and the optional Sonykit(camera bag, cassette and extra battery)which are well worth it..."

"All the features the that sony includes in their cameras..."

"Editing software included is bad but other video editing software which is amazing is available for free online..."

"Camera is awesome for movie/digital stills and the light is good as a flashlight when you're lost in the woods..."