I purchased a TVR900 based on the information you supplied on your Web
page.  Let me first of all thank you for doing such a great job reviewing
the camcorder.  My own observations after using the camcorder extensively
for a few weeks have supported everything you have catalogued in your FAQ
section.

RdC

I enjoyed your DCR-TRV900 FAQ so much, I bought one along with a Bravado
DV2000 board.

S.C.


<#1> [...] great page on the TRV900 - using and FAQ - Sony should put you
on a commission  [...] one of your other contributors suggested that the
images via the floppy disc are compressed to the point of being of lesser
quality than those gathered via firewire [...] The images you displayed as
progressive scan I assume were via disc or PCMIA card-- is that right?

   [Yes, images on my page were via floppy disc]

<#2> ...[the JPGs] are certainly good enough for me to be happy with - as
soon as get off line I am contacting Video World to confirm my order...

R.C. (S.Australia)

I just wanted to thank you for all the info you share about this camera.
Almost all of your messages go into the '900' folder in my e-mail for
future reference when I actually get the $2k+ and permission from the wife. 

TR

I just bought the Sony TRV900 yesterday.  I own a video production company
and I wanted to buy a digital camera for grab shots.  I used it last night
at a wedding reception.  The picture looks pretty good.  For 2100, it is a
bargain.  We use professional cameras, (JVC KY27C/docked with BRS422 SVHS
or their new DV back, the BRD10).  I will read the rest of your review.

D

<1> thanks for the tour of the TRV900 - or rather it's all your fault
 !- I just bought a TRV9 last week and am now sick after seeing your
 images! - Easily with the extra 1000.00 - and now I'm trying to find a way
 to sell mine to get the 900 !!!

R.K.

<2> John! - it's me again, I was drooling over your pics on your website and
 said I had bought a TRV9 - well luckily I had only had it 2 weeks and the
 mail order dealer took it back in exchange for the TRV900 - it arrived
 today!

 I'm testing it out on my firewire port on my Compaq.  Thanks for the page
 and the info!

R.K.

Just wanted to say thanks for the great information on the TRV900.  Your
site is absolutely the most informative site I've seen re: any camcorder.  I
check back every few days and have noticed that you continue to update it.

I've still got a bit of sticker shock, but otherwise the TRV900 seems like a
great camera for me.  My wife has sticker shock too- but I'm working on her!
Hopefully, Sony will lower the price a bit after the holidays so I can
justify the purchase.

J.F.

Hi...have been reading your excellent TRV900 page-thanks for doing such
a good job!  I purchased one based partly on information I gleaned from
your page... 

D.B.

I wanted to complement you on your Sony TRV900 FAQ, it is very
accurate and full of good information. I bought one a few weeks ago,
prior to reading your FAQ, and after doing some tests I came to almost
exactly the same conclusions. 

S.A.

Thanks, for your page on the Sony DCR-TRV900. It inspired me to purchase
the same model.

JM.D. (France)

After reading your FAQ v0.2 on Sept. 12th, I was convinced that the TRV900 was
the way to go, despite the smaller size of the PC1 and the better price of the
TRV9. [...] Our TRV900 was shipped last Wed. from OneCall [...]

R.R.

Excellent review/FAQ, John!  Thanks very much for the time and energy you
put into this.  The pictures are exciting and your information is concise
and informative.

The first TRV900 to appear in Vancouver arrived just yesterday.  I'm off to
see it today!

P.M. (Vancouver BC)

Congratulations on putting together an interesting and informative Website!
Your comments and pictures helped me "justify" moving up to a 3 CCD camcorder
and it helped me convince my wife that we should get the TRV900 and not the
smaller PC1.

DH.C.

Date: Sat, 6 Feb 1999 19:24:25 EST

Hi John,

I own a video production company in Cleveland, Ohio.  We use JVC Ky29D
cameras docked with mini DV backs.  I bought a TR900 to use as a grab
camera.  What a picture for a 2 grand camera.  I just bought a 40meg
Sandisk Flash card & adapter. For weddings, I can design the Bride's
wedding cover using stills from the Tr900.  I then use the program called
Pagemaker 6.5.  Print the cover on photo paper.  What a great job it does!
Thanks for the great input site.

Dave E


Date: Tue, 23 Feb 1999 15:01:32 -0700

I just wanted you to know how much I appreciate the work you put into the
TRV-900 section of your web page.  I'm sure you've heard this before, but
you've caused me to spend over $1000 more than I had planned on a new
camcorder, by buying the 900.  You've put together a great resource for 900
owners (and potential owners).  Sony should really be thanking you.

 John F


Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 06:04:44 -0800

John,

I have to thank you for your TRV900 page; it is the single most
important stop one needs for info on this camera (I've checked hundreds
of links from more than 10 search engines).

I have promised myself and my wife that we'll have the state-of-the art
in camcorders when our first baby will come; that's supposed to happen
in May, and I'm ready now.

Yesterday night I finally ordered the toy from One Call, after comparing
16 stores. I've got the best price AND the most serious and courteous
answers from them.

I'll be back with details. In the meantime, I hope you don't mind that I
gave them your name as the person who referred them to me. I had only
your email for an address. They found John P. Beale from Fremont, CA in
their computer. [yep- that's me... thanks! -john]

Catalin M


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