DCR-TRV340
The First Multimode Re-Enabled Sony Niteshot Digital Camcorder!
Regular Mode, Niteshot Mode and Stealth Niteshot (X-Ray) Mode.
This camera has been replaced by the Sony DCR-TRV350. Please see the new model here.
We have successfully re-enabled a Digital 8 (D-8) Sony DCR-TRV340 Camcorder which has some very useful features such as a Memory Stick and Firewire (IEEE 1394). The DCR-TRV340 can play 8mm, Hi-8 and D-8 tape formats.
This modification is much more difficult to achieve than the TR101 and TRV68 camcorders because the IR blocking filter is also a lens. When the camera goes into Niteshot mode, the camera adjusts not only the aperture but also the focus to compensate. We believe we are the first to figure out how to completely reverse the lens-type IR blocking filter camera. Our modification has a few unusual features:
- Camera may be used in normal factory modes - Regular and Niteshot.
- Camera may be used in Stealth Niteshot mode with full aperture and focus control. In Stealth Niteshot mode, the camera can film IR in broad daylight with no overexposure problems or focus problems.
- Camera has two additional switches installed. A Niteshot bypass and focus recalibration button
- Camera can do extreme macro photography to front surface of camera.
To put the camera into Stealth Niteshot mode, you must press a 4 button sequence. The sequence bypasses Niteshot recognition and recalibrates the focus. Once the camera has been recalibrated, the camera will have full functionality in Stealth Niteshot mode until the camera has been powered off. When the camera is powered back on, the factory settings will restore and the camera will operate normally until you recalibrate.
The 37mm filters for this camera are available Here.
Since this camera requires two additional switches installed, if the camera does need service, Sony will probably not want to honor their warranty. We don't have any warranty other than we guarantee the camera works exactly as advertised, is a new camera and will function perfectly out of the box. In reality, the Sony warranty is only 90 parts and labor, and then they start charging and have a high minimum charge anyhow. We think you will enjoy this camera for many years and want to make sure you fully understand our product.
Re-Enabled Functionality
 | Niteshot: Fully functional with user shutter and aperture control |
| Functional Niteshot Illuminator when in Niteshot mode |
| Light Sensitivity Response exceeds 1200nm in Niteshot mode |
Main Features
| DIGITAL 8 VIDEO RECORDING : Records outstanding digital picture and sound on affordable Hi8 and 8mm tapes. Offers up to 500 lines of resolution with 3X the color bandwidth of VHS and significantly lower video noise. |
| 1/6" COLOR CCD, 460K PIXELS 1/6" CCD: 460,000 pixels provides stunning detail and clarity, with exceptional video and still image performance. |
| 25X OPTICAL/ 700X DIGITAL ZOOM : Brings the action up close from far away. |
| STEADYSHOT® PICTURE STABILIZATION SYSTEM : Picture stabilization system that uses motion sensors to compensate for camera "shake" without compromising picture quality. |
| SUPER NIGHTSHOT™ : Capture video even when shooting in total darkness (0 Lux) using the built-in infrared system up to ten feet away. The Super NightShot® mode automatically adjusts the shutter speed to increase picture brightness and clarity. |
| 7 MODE PROGRAM A/E :This provides a quick and easy setting for the proper exposure, shutter, and depth of field for a variety of environments. The 7 modes are Portrait, Beach & Ski, Sport Lesson, Landscape, Spotlight, Sunset & Moon, and Low Lux. |
| DIGITAL STILL MEMORY MODE WITH MEMORY STICK® MEDIA : Capture digital still images at 640 x 480 resolution, directly onto Memory Stick® media for easy transfer to email, printing, or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick® devices. |
| PLAYBACK ZOOM : During video playback, pause mode or while viewing still images stored on Memory Stick® digital media, you can zoom in up to 2x closer. Zoomed images may be stored to a Memory Stick® digital media. |
| PHOTO MODE : Using Sony's unique Adaptive Frame Interpolation for better image quality, you can store hundreds of individual still images with 7 seconds of audio on to the tape. |
| LP RECORDING : Sony's Digital 8 camcorders feature LP recording mode for up to 90 minutes of spectacular digital video on a standard P6-120 Hi8 cassette |
| 12-bit/ 16-bit PCM DIGITAL STEREO WITH AUDIO DUB : 16-bit recording capability offers the same, outstanding sound quality as Compact Disc. 12-bit recording enables you to transfer the recorded signal via i.LINK® equipped video devices and a growing range of compatible PC's for dubbing and non-linear editing. |
| 2 1/2" SWIVELSCREEN™ LCD DISPLAY (61K PIXELS) : Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. Rotate color LCD up to 270-degrees to provide multiple viewing angles for recording and playback flexibility. |
| SUPER LASERLINK® WIRELESS TRANSMISSION SYSTEM : Allows the user to transmit audio and video, via infrared, from the camcorder to the optional IFT-R20 LaserLink® receiver, at a distance of up to 26 feet. The Super LaserLink® system eliminates the need for video cables. |
| STAMINA® POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 10 HOURS RECORDING (USING OPTIONAL NP-FM91 BATTERY) : The Sony DCR-TRV330 Digital 8 Handycam camcorder will record up to 10 hours, using the viewfinder, with the optional NP-FM91 InfoLithium® M-series battery. |
| INFOLITHIUM® BATTERY WITH ACCUPOWER™ METER SYSTEM : Rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries mean no “memory effect.” Sony's exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in the viewfinder or LCD screen. |
| i.LINK® (IEEE1394 DV INTERFACE) : Allows high speed bi-directional digital communication between any two devices equipped with a IEEE 1394 interface, including camcorders, digital VTRs, capture cards, and PCs. |
| ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERSION AND PASS-THROUGH : Convert and/or record any analog NTSC video source to digital video via the DCR-TRV330's analog inputs. Analog NTSC video can also be passed through the DCR-TRV330 directly to a PC via the i.LINK® interface in real-time. |
| INTELLIGENT ACCESSORY SHOE : Provides power, on/off, and special operational commands to a variety of Sony Intelligent Accessories via an 8-pin interface. This enables easy synchronized operation between the Handycam® camcorder and such accessories as video lights and infrared lights. |
| DROP FRAME TIME CODE : Provides hours, minutes and seconds for precision editing. |
| 7 FADER MODES: Fade to Black, Mosaic, Overlap, Wipe, Monotone, Bounce and Random Dot.8 |
| PICTURE EFFECTS : For creative enhancements. Choose from Mosaic, Solarization, Monotone, Sepia, Negative Art, Pastel, Slim and Stretch.6 DIGITAL EFFECTS: Provide expanded digital creative options. Choose from Old Movie, Luminance Key, Flash Motion, Still, Trail, and Slow Shutter. |
| 16:9 WIDE MODE : Widescreen mode and 4:3 normal TV mode |
| USB INTERFACE: Allows for easy connection and fast transfer of digital still images and MPEG movies from the camera's Memory Stick® storage media to virtually any PC via supplied USB cable. |
More Details
| - Imaging Device: 1/6 Inch, 460k Gross Pixels CCD |
| - Video Actual: 290K Pixels |
| - F: 1.6 – 2.7mm |
| - OPTICAL ZOOM: 25x |
| - DIGITAL ZOOM: 700x |
| - f (FOCAL DISTANCE): 2.4 – 60mm |
| - f (35MM CONVERSION): 42 – 1050mm (camera mode) |
| - FILTER DIAMETER: 37mm |
| - FOCUSING: Full Range Auto/Manual Ring |
| - MINIMUM ILLUMINATION: 4 Lux (0 Lux with NightShot™ System) |
| - SHUTTER SPEEDS: 1/4 – 1 /4000 (in AE mode) |
| - VIEWFINDER: Black & White Viewfinder |
| - ACCESSORY SHOE: Intelligent |
| - VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT: Special Mini A/V |
| - AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT: Stereo, Special Mini A/V |
| - i.LINK DV INTERFACE (IEEE 1394): Yes – bi-directional |
| - HEADPHONE JACK: Stereo Mini |
| - CONTROL L (LANC) TERMINAL: Stereo Mini-Mini |
| - MIC INPUT: Stereo Mini |
| - WHITE BALANCE: Automatic only |
| - EXPOSURE: Auto/Manual Dial (24 steps) |
| - POWER CONSUMPTION (VF/LCD/VF+LCD): 3.0W/3.9W/4.1W |
| - DIMENSIONS (WHD): 3-3/8 x 4-1/8 x 8-1/8” (85 x 102 x 205.5mm) |
| - WEIGHT (without tape and battery): 1 lb. 15oz. (900g) |
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES:
| AC-L10 AC Adapter |
| NP-FM30 InfoLithium Battery |
| Wireless Remote Control RMT-814 |
| Stereo A/V Cable |
| Lens Cap |
| Shoulder Strap |
| 4MB Memory Stick |
| USB Cable |
SUPPLIED SOFTWARE:
| PhotoSuite® |
| Video Wave® |
| USB driver CD-ROM |
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:
| NP-FM50/ 70 / 91 InfoLithium® Battery |
| MSA- 8A/16A/32A/64A Memory Stick® Media |
| MSAC-PC2 Memory Stick® PC Card Adapter |
| MSAC-FD2 Memory Stick® Floppy Disk Adapter |
| ECM-HS1 Zoom Microphone Intelligent Accessory |
| AC-VQ800/DC-VQ800 Battery Quick Charger |
| HVL-FDH3 Video Light/Photo Flash Intelligent Accessory |
| HVL-IRH2 NightShot® Feature Light Intelligent Accessory |
| VMC-IL4415 i.LINK® Digital Video Cable |
| IFT-R20 LaserLink® Receiver |
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