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DESCRIPTION
Sony CCD‑TRV95E Hi8 camcorder in Very Good Condition and fully tested and working. The TRV95E is a high‑spec late‑era Hi8 model featuring a quality Sony lens, strong low‑light performance, digital effects, steady operation and dependable tape transport. Ideal for playback, digitising Hi8/Video8 tapes, or shooting new analogue footage.
CONDITION
Overall Condition: Very Good
- Camcorder fully tested and working
- Tape mechanism loads, plays and records correctly
- Zoom and autofocus operating properly
- LCD screen clear with typical age‑related behaviour
- EVF bright and functioning
- Buttons and controls responsive
- Exterior in very good cosmetic condition
- Battery compartment clean
- Charger tested and working
INCLUDED
- Sony CCD‑TRV95E Hi8 camcorder
- Charger
- Battery (not guarenteed)
KEY FEATURES
- Hi8 analogue recording
- Sony quality zoom lens
- Digital effects and on‑screen display
- LCD screen + EVF
- Ideal for playback and digitising Hi8/Video8 tapes
COMPATIBILITY
- Records to Hi8/Video8 tapes
- Playback via AV output
- Compatible with capture devices for digitising analogue footage
- Powered by Sony InfoLITHIUM battery and AC charger
COLLECTORS NOTES
The CCD‑TRV95E is a desirable late‑generation Hi8 camcorder thanks to its strong feature set, reliable tape transport and excellent image quality for the format. Clean, tested examples with charger remain sought after by archivists and collectors.
SEO KEYWORDS
Sony CCD‑TRV95E, Sony Hi8 camcorder, Video8 camera, Sony Handycam TRV series UK
Photographs of item
Note that all the photographs are of the item for sale that you will receive. If you notice that the photographs in any way do not match the title or description please contact me and let me know.
Equipment Testing
I will carry out a standard set of testing for all equipment I am selling and will highlight any issues found as well as the perceived condition of the item. Not all tests will be appropriate for a specific camera or lens, but the appropriate ones will be carried out.
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Test |
| Digital Camera |
- Camera powers on with no errors
- It is possible to write to memory card
- It is possible to read from memory card
- Inspect test image for any noticeable sensor issues
- Standard controls/buttons work
- LCD screens work and display correctly
- The viewfinder is clear
- If the camera uses removable lenses, test that lenses mount correctly and functions work.
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| Film Camera |
- Test that the camera winds on
- Does the shutter release
- Test the shutter through all speeds and note whether the speed varies appropriately (speed accuracy not tested or guarenteed)
- Shutter curtains open and close as expected
- Self timer functions
- If the cameras has a light meter that the meter works and varies appropriately (accuracy of meter not tested or guarenteed)
- Condition of the viewfinder
- Condition of the mirror
- Rangefinder functions correctly
- Bellows condition (specifically looking for cracks and light leaks)
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| Lens |
- Shine a bright light through and check for fungus, haze, dust and scratches
- Attach the lens to an appropriate camera body
- Test the function of aperture ( does it open and close appropriately)
- Test the function of focus (AF and Manual)
- Function of zoom
- Is movement excessively stiff or loose
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Equipment Grading
| Grade |
Condition |
| Mint |
As new condition, no marks, fully working |
| Excellent |
very minor usage marks detected, fully working |
| Very good |
Some minor usage marks or small scratches, fully working |
| Good |
Marks consistent with use, minor wear on edges, small scratches, fully working |
| Fair |
Heavier wear marks, possibly some minor issues with functionality, but usable |
| Poor |
Heavy wear, not fully working, would require work, should be considered as a renovation project |
Notes of Condition
Please note the following:
- All the equipment we are selling is used and unless specifically stated it has not been serviced.
- Most older lenses will have some degree of dust.
- Film cameras will not have had any light seals replaced and they will most likely be degraded, for optimum performance they should be replaced.
- We will not specifically note individual marks on a piece of equipment, please refer the the photographs.
Shipping
Shipping
The item will be shipped within 2 working days after your payment has been received & cleared. It will often be sent quicker than this.
All items will be sent securely packaged. Please note that although the majority of packing materials we use are new, we will reuse materials when available and encourage all of our customers to do the same.
Items below £150 in value will be sent by Royal Mail 48, those above this value will be sent via Special Delivery in the UK.
We are happy to send internationally.
Returns
All items sold come with a 30 day no fuss return guarantee with the exception of items sold as faulty or for parts.