tag:blog.tmcnet.com,2014:/blog/tom-keating//4/tag:blog.tmcnet.com,2006:/blog/tom-keating//4.25304-2014-03-28T21:59:06ZComments for Sony offers Camcorder Trade-Up ProgramVoIP & Gadgets blog - Latest news in VoIP & gadgets, wireless, mobile phones, reviews, & opinionsMovable Type 4.38tag:blog.tmcnet.com,2006:/blog/tom-keating//4.253042006-04-12T20:06:53Z2008-04-10T21:35:19ZSony offers Camcorder Trade-Up ProgramTom Keatinghttp://blog.tmcnet.com/blog/tom-keating/
camcorder trade-up program. According to Sony, "You can trade in that old camcorder, help the environment, and receive Sony credit. Use the credit for a brand new Sony camcorder purchased online at SonyStyle.com. They have an online estimator to get your estimated trade-up value. I have an old HI-8 myself, which I rarely used, but now with a baby imminent, I'm sure I'll be breaking out the camcorder. At which point, my penchant for wanting to have the latest and greatest gadgets will kick in and I'll buy a digital camcorder with direct to DVD burning. Though, I have to research this "direct to DVD burning" technology. Just seems unreliable to have a camcorder using a laser to burn to a spinning DVD while you are moving the camera. Maybe they have some high-tech Star Trek stabilizers to counteract movement and gravitational displacement in these new fandangled camcorders? Here's some sample trade-in pricing.
Camcorder Type
Typical Value for Range for other Mfgs
Typical Value for Sony Products
VHS & VHS-C
$0 - $50
-
8mm and HI-8
$0 - $50
$25 - $100
Digital-8
$50 - $150
$75 - $200
MiniDV
$50 - $1000
$75 - $1000
MicroMV
-
$250 - $600
MD
-
$250 - $350
DVD
$125 - $350
$125 - $400
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tag:blog.tmcnet.com,2006:/blog/tom-keating//4.25304-comment:20264Comment from Jayna on 2006-11-02Jayna
I bought a Hitachi VM-E520A only I don't have a charger and the tape part is jammed I love my camera and all but i think i might have to get rid of it so i can get one that works can anyone help me out?]]>
2006-11-03T01:41:14Ztag:blog.tmcnet.com,2006:/blog/tom-keating//4.25304-comment:28684Comment from Pat on 2007-08-25Pat
I need to get an old sony camcorder that fits my old Video 8 P6-120MP tapes. My old yellow camcorder gave up the ghost long ago. I'd like to digitalize all of my tapes and have the software to do so. Now all I need is a camcorder to hook up. Can you give me a direction to follow.]]>
2007-08-25T19:08:59Ztag:blog.tmcnet.com,2006:/blog/tom-keating//4.25304-comment:47138Comment from HD Camera Operator on 2009-08-29HD Camera Operatorhttp://www.saturnaliaproductions.com/hd-camera-operator.php
They did the same program for high-end HD Cameras, like my Sony F900 camera. I recall a retailer wanted to trade my camera in at that time for an upgrade.
I kept it though, and still get a lot of use out of it as a camera operator to this day.
Here's some sample trade-in pricing.