Condition: Very good
Camera Type: MiniDV digital camcorder
Release Year: 2001
Video Format: MiniDV (NTSC)
Image Sensor: 1/4-inch CCD
Effective Video Resolution: Approximately 340,000 pixels
Total Sensor Resolution: Approximately 680,000 pixels
Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 10× optical zoom
Optical Zoom: 10×
Digital Zoom: 120×
Focal Length: 3.3–33 mm (approximately 42–420 mm equivalent in still mode)
Maximum Aperture: f/1.7–2.2
Filter Thread: 30mm
Image Stabilization: Super SteadyShot (electronic image stabilization)
Focus System: Autofocus with manual focus option
Minimum Illumination: 7 lux (standard mode)
Shutter Speeds: 1/60–1/4,000 sec (varies by shooting mode)
Viewfinder: Color electronic viewfinder
LCD Screen: 2.5-inch flip-out color LCD
Still Image Capture: Yes
Still Image Storage: Sony Memory Stick
Maximum Still Resolution: 640 × 480 pixels (VGA)
Audio Recording: 16-bit/48 kHz or 12-bit/32 kHz PCM stereo
Built-in Microphone: Stereo
External Microphone Input: No
Headphone Jack: Yes
Video Outputs: Composite A/V Out, S-Video Out
Digital Output: IEEE 1394 (i.LINK / FireWire DV)
USB: Yes (for Memory Stick still image transfer)
Recording Media: MiniDV cassette, Memory Stick (stills)
Battery Type: Sony InfoLITHIUM M Series (NP-FM series)
Dimensions: 91 × 102 × 174 mm (3.6 × 4.0 × 6.9 in)
Weight: Approximately 870 g (1.9 lb) with battery and tape
The Sony DCR-TRV17 is a compact MiniDV camcorder that combines Sony's reliable digital video recording with a sharp Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens and Super SteadyShot image stabilization. Introduced in 2001, it records high-quality standard-definition DV video to MiniDV tapes and includes FireWire (i.LINK) output for lossless video transfer to a computer. Its classic early-2000s digital look, excellent optics, and easy editing workflow have made it a favorite among videographers, collectors, and creators seeking an authentic MiniDV aesthetic.
Condition: Very good
Camera Type: MiniDV digital camcorder
Release Year: 2001
Video Format: MiniDV (NTSC)
Image Sensor: 1/4-inch CCD
Effective Video Resolution: Approximately 340,000 pixels
Total Sensor Resolution: Approximately 680,000 pixels
Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 10× optical zoom
Optical Zoom: 10×
Digital Zoom: 120×
Focal Length: 3.3–33 mm (approximately 42–420 mm equivalent in still mode)
Maximum Aperture: f/1.7–2.2
Filter Thread: 30mm
Image Stabilization: Super SteadyShot (electronic image stabilization)
Focus System: Autofocus with manual focus option
Minimum Illumination: 7 lux (standard mode)
Shutter Speeds: 1/60–1/4,000 sec (varies by shooting mode)
Viewfinder: Color electronic viewfinder
LCD Screen: 2.5-inch flip-out color LCD
Still Image Capture: Yes
Still Image Storage: Sony Memory Stick
Maximum Still Resolution: 640 × 480 pixels (VGA)
Audio Recording: 16-bit/48 kHz or 12-bit/32 kHz PCM stereo
Built-in Microphone: Stereo
External Microphone Input: No
Headphone Jack: Yes
Video Outputs: Composite A/V Out, S-Video Out
Digital Output: IEEE 1394 (i.LINK / FireWire DV)
USB: Yes (for Memory Stick still image transfer)
Recording Media: MiniDV cassette, Memory Stick (stills)
Battery Type: Sony InfoLITHIUM M Series (NP-FM series)
Dimensions: 91 × 102 × 174 mm (3.6 × 4.0 × 6.9 in)
Weight: Approximately 870 g (1.9 lb) with battery and tape
The Sony DCR-TRV17 is a compact MiniDV camcorder that combines Sony's reliable digital video recording with a sharp Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens and Super SteadyShot image stabilization. Introduced in 2001, it records high-quality standard-definition DV video to MiniDV tapes and includes FireWire (i.LINK) output for lossless video transfer to a computer. Its classic early-2000s digital look, excellent optics, and easy editing workflow have made it a favorite among videographers, collectors, and creators seeking an authentic MiniDV aesthetic.
