Does this camcorder play and record standard Mini DV Tapes
1654431
Yes, these record on mini-dv tapes. They also have a slot for an sd-card. Quality and legnth of recording seem better on the tape.
1700734
It does play vcr tapes. I haven't played any DVDs on it yet so I can't say if it does or not
1868930
I do not believe so. This product is made for VHS-C tape which is a little thicker. The Mini DV tape looks thinner so highly suspect this is not what you want. Google VHS-C and you will see the sizes are different.
1877245
It records to mini dv tapes, everything is recorded to tape. There is an SD card required but all it stores is camera settings.
121612
Will this play a Mini Digital Video Cassette from my Digital Camera on my VHS and can I convert them to DVD in the same unit?
1094848
Yes this Camera uses Full size VHS tapes , records automatically in SP mode..I have use this Camera to also do lots of weddings and Television Recording.
1178549
You can record and re-record MiniDV tapes, but each time you record, the quality decreases. Professionals (and semi-professionals) never re-record because of this, but it is certainly possible.
2130817
Yes it does. I've had this recorder for a number of years and use it extensively. I recommend it for anyone who makes DVD'S directly from a camcorder.
1005372
It uses minidv tapes. The picture shows a hard drive attachment that will record direct to disk. But it is pretty expensive. It can shoot HDV, DVCAM, and DV to miniDV tape.
919166
I have used almost all types of Mini-DV tape in several different cameras and could not tell any difference.
868964
It did play items i recorded from vcr tapes to a dvd disc. I haven't tried a movie,
1185783
To use this device you have to play the tape on the device (camcorder). This box merely takes the camcorder output and records it onto the digital media memory card.
113729
No your camera hast to at least playback. This unit does not accept cassettes. Also please disregard some of the negative comments on here. I see several people stating that transferring analog to this unit that the picture is not so good. However, they most likely failed to put the burner into the highest quality setting to fit more on the DVD. I have used 2 different brands of VCR's, A Samsung, mini DV camcorder hooked up via firewire, a Sony CX110 HD camcorder hooked up via USB and several SD memory cards taken with a Kodak camera and have had no trouble with any transfers as of yet.
887904
No it doesn't. Only recording to mini tapes, the pictures go to a memory card.
359186
this camera is the 1st consumer grade camcorder ... about ... 2005 ... ironickly it orginizes video and audio differently than its competitors of the time .... it can record on 8mm , hi-8 , digital 8 ....and read back its info. BUT NO .... if you recorded on a camcorder ....say .... the SAMSUNG SCL901 ... (another old camera) IT WILL NOT PLAY ON THE SONY DCR-TRV280 !!! try google in image mode to find the old cameras of the time , find the name of the old camera , and search for it in amazon.com ...or... E-bay ... or graiglist... or other such as garage sale or street flea market or street fair exetera ... if you do find a camera that'll play your old tape please transfer to dvd via computer....(DVD recorders aren't made enymore!!!) if its of HISTORICAL value , documtery value or of DIARY (family value)
1298857
After answering I noticed someone answered that it does work. It does not. I have 3 of these. It's called a MiniDV camera because that's the format it uses.
2170427
yes it does play 8mm analog tape it is not a digital camcorder. I purchased this to transfer over old 8mm analog video to digital DVDs