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Question about Sony TRV7 and Graininess

 

 


X-Wayne_Smith
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Feb 15, 2004, 9:21 PM

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I just purchased a Sony TRV7 from eBay and I am receiving quite a bit of graininess for a DV cam. Has anyone heard anything about this camera and know of any problems with graininess? I am really sad right now and trying to figure out if I should get my money back or if there may be something I can do to fix the image. The graininess comes when I have the cam directly hooked up to the tv thru S-Vid and AV's AND when I play it back from the tape. I tested it on two different Sony TV's, as well. Please help!


X-Ed
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Feb 17, 2004, 11:32 AM

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1) Check that you're using the correct DV-cassette; does that camcorder use MiniDV or DVC tape?
2) If you're using the correct tape, you may have a technician inspect it.(although it costs around $30 for a camcorder check-up----and that's prior to any possible repair and parts.)
3) If you can't get a free diagnosis/repair estimate, it may be better just to get a refund-----(depending on how much you paid for that camcorder, it might be worth the repair costs---it's your judgement call).
4) Unless it's for a very very low price, and unless there is a refund-policy, I recommend not buying camcorders through ebay. Instead, buy a used camcorder inperson, and only after testing it----with a one-week warranty. Otherwise, just buy a new camcorder, that usually includes one year warranty.(If you use it for a businness---wedding, corporate, event videos----you could break even even if the camcoder costs $2000, since the rate for an edited wedding video starts at about $900 these days.)

: I just purchased a Sony TRV7 from eBay and I am receiving quite a bit of graininess for a DV cam. Has anyone heard anything about this camera and know of any problems with graininess? I am really sad right now and trying to figure out if I should get my money back or if there may be something I can do to fix the image. The graininess comes when I have the cam directly hooked up to the tv thru S-Vid and AV's AND when I play it back from the tape. I tested it on two different Sony TV's, as well. Please help!


X-Roland_Guisy
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May 4, 2004, 3:31 AM

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I use a second hand TRV7 since 1999 and it still works perfectly. Of course if you have not enough light or if you use sport menu, you'll get grainy picture. The only failure I got is the wire of the display that I turned often. Follow the other anwer, i can advse.
regards and good luck. I also look for an underwater housing for this cam, with enough room to open the display.
regards.
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: : I just purchased a Sony TRV7 from eBay and I am receiving quite a bit of graininess for a DV cam. Has anyone heard anything about this camera and know of any problems with graininess? I am really sad right now and trying to figure out if I should get my money back or if there may be something I can do to fix the image. The graininess comes when I have the cam directly hooked up to the tv thru S-Vid and AV's AND when I play it back from the tape. I tested it on two different Sony TV's, as well. Please help!