Sony990X optical 20X Digital Zoom Camcorder problems

hi,
use a video grabber unit worth $30, along with you will get the needed software also.

hi,
why do you really need this model in particular?
you can use any Digital8 cam !
here is one:

Sony DCR TRV280 Digital8 Handycam Camcorder 20x Optical Zoom

I WOULD LIKE TO TRANSFER VIDEO FOOTAGE FROM MY digital video camcorder pal mv800 mINI dv 400X Digital zoom 20x to my lap top but i have not got the cord for this.Nor do i know what it is called.please please please help me out

You may download the Sony driver here.

Drivers for Sony Handycam DCR-DVD108 DVD Camcorder can be found at: driverupdate us. Have a nice day

You cannot use flash with a video recording. The standard zoom function id Optical - you need a menu setting to access the digital zoom, but this does degrade image quality

I have the same problem with the Samsung Camcorder we bought last week. Just plugged it in now and can hear everything fine but the image is static. Will check back to see if you get any pearls of wisdom.

Sony's compact, affordable CCD-TRV318 Handycam camcorder, with a built-in video light and SteadyShot picture stabilization system, makes it a snap to take great-looking videos. It features a 20x optical zoom, 560x digital zoom, a black-and-white viewfinder, and a 2.5-inch color swivel LCD. Image Stabilization
Sony's SteadyShot picture stabilization smoothes and steadies your images without degrading picture quality. Sony does it with motion sensors--a more accurate system than many other camcorders on the market. Optics

• 1/6-inch CCD with 320,000 gross pixels
• 20X optical zoom
• 560x digital zoom
• f1.6-f2.4
• Focal distance: 2.5-50mm
• Shutter speed: 1/60 t 1/4,000 (AE mode)

More Features
Now you can capture video even in total darkness. Sony's NightShot system uses infrared light to capture images invisible to the human eye. You can shoot subjects such as a sleeping baby from up to 10 feet away in total darkness. With the optional HVL-IRC NightShot light, you can even capture images from up to 100 feet away. Sony's Stamina power management system and InfoLithium battery give the TRV318 incredible operating time. To keep tabs on battery life, Sony's AccuPower meter displays the number of minutes remaining--right in the viewfinder Hi8 Format
In a world increasingly dominated by digital, Hi8 offers a refreshingly good format to shoot in. Despite the press that MiniDV, Digital8, and the new MicroMV have been getting, many people still prefer the tried-and-true Hi8. Hi8 offers the highest quality outside of digital and is a good choice for everyday shooting. As long as you just want to document your family's life, and send videos to grandma, you aren't really giving anything up. Size, and Contents
The TRV318 measures 3.63 by 4.00 by 7.88 inches and weighs 1 pound 12 ounces. This package includes the TRV318 camcorder, power adaptor/in-camera charger (AC-L15), InfoLithium rechargeable battery (NP-FM30), mono AV cable, lens cap, and shoulder strap...

the current price for this product is 249$....

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to solve touch screen lock

The operating manual could be downloaded from here

http://resources.jvc.com/Resources/00/00/91/LYT1519-001A.pdf

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