Sony Handycam CCD-TRV65: Closer Look & Test Footage

Here's a closer look at one of my favorite vintage camcorders in my collection.
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Video Chapters:
00:00 Why I like this camcorder
02:19 Technical specs/features
13:34 Quick Review
14:29 Sample Footage

[@InfiniteRealms]

Laser link probably went with an external remote control. Love old CCD cameras and camcorders.

[@erasertech16]

Yeah I think so too. I don't have that accessory so I can't test it out.

[@subzero9355]

Hello just want to know if you can control the exposure during nightshot mode?

[@surfinturfer]

Camcorder video out to Mac computer. Computer not recognizing it, neither is iMovie or QuickTime. Is there a setting on the camera or somewhere in the menu to "export video"? I can't find anything. Thanks for any information -- nice video!

[@erasertech16]

The camera should export video with the RCA cables automatically. It depends on what kind of system/capture device you are using to connect the camcorder to the computer.

[@surfinturfer]

Thanks, brother. Next move is to research video drivers for the computer. Best ~

[@erasertech16]

Also, if you are using a video out cable that has a 3.5mm connection in the camcorder side, try switching around the yellow/white/red connections in the computer side to see if you get video. Sometimes those cables are proprietary and have different connections.

[@surfinturfer]

@@erasertech16 Will do -- with older technology, you never know...