The Best Retro Camcorder? (W/ Nightshot!)

Ready to dive into the world of camcorders? The Sony Hi8 camcorder might be a bit pricier, but trust me, it's worth every penny.
My Exact Model: Sony Handycam Vision CCD-TRV58
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[@colejchase]

Hey guys! I just posted a video explaining how to convert your VHS footage to digital. Check it out 🤘

[@TheMatze2304]

Hey, for the future put your audio into mono mode so it is balanced on the headset. I only hear audio on the right side.

[@colejchase]

Absolutely. Apologize for the weird audio.

[@griefinnub3745]

only 1k views and 17 subscribers? what the hell is this you deserve many MANY more. great video.

[@colejchase]

Appreciate the kind words, just getting started with this. Many more videos to come.

[@kennerfee100]

That's a Hi8 camcorder, not VHS.

[@vwestlife]

Unfortunately, Gen Z kids have adopted "VHS" as a generic name for any old video equipment, just as they're using the term "Y2K" to refer to anything from the mid-'90s to early 2010s.

[@Cloudyconfusion]

@@vwestlife😂😂 so true

[@Le.Theworst]

🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓

[@kennerfee100]

@@Le.Theworst?

[@TypicallyJonah_]

Amazing video, great quality, kept me hooked and over all just loved it!

[@colejchase]

Thanks for watching!

[@mathieuco2148]

Great video thanks man , Looks like an excellent old cam by the way

[@colejchase]

Thanks for tuning in! This camera is by far my favorite VHS camera I own. The Nightshot mode and easy battery options make it #1 in my book.

[@4everyonebutyou]

Great video , hit me at the perfect time and I picked up the exact same one

[@colejchase]

Glad this was helpful! Cheers

[@Drewskizee]

Downside you need the camera to watch the video

[@eriksnel6461]

VHS and Hi8 is completely different. VHS is not a name like jeep seems to be for all offroadvehicles (which it also is not) .

[@colejchase]

Totally get what you're saying. While Hi8 isn't VHS, most casette tape recording formats are generalized as "VHS" similar to how all off road vehicles are regarded as jeeps. While it isn't accurate, it is easier to group these together so that the topic can reach a wider audience. I appreciate your thoughtfulness.

[@jamesjr2550]

No vhsc and video8 the same and hi8 and svhsc are the same have the same amount of lines just different features on the camcorders

[@UnorthodoxMiscellaneousVideos]

*Loved the video. What is the exact camera model? Also, regarding the audio, I could only hear on my right ear (your voice) and the background music on my left ear on my headphones.*

[@colejchase]

I should probably watch these videos with headphones to double check that.. Thanks for letting me know! The exact model I have is the Sony Handycam Vision CCD-TRV58. Thanks for watching 🤝

[@Cotelic]

your talking audio was on the right side of my headphones the whole time idk jus kind of bugged me but otherwise good vid bro

[@gxmichu9611]

just bought this, hopefully it goes well lol

[@colejchase]

Definitely won't regret it. Enjoy!

[@SoUtHMeMpHis]

recommend a good mini dv camcorder and or player please 🙏 😢

[@colejchase]

I only have recommendations for HI8. Is there a certain reason you want MiniDV over another format?

[@xov666]

great vid but the audio being on the right side only is tripping me out

[@colejchase]

@@xov666 you would think is something that I wouldn’t mess up smh.

[@user-us4ss2wd9t]

I can hear only the music and little bit voice

[@curtiyoso]

It’s crazy how you only have few views

[@colejchase]

Appreciate you taking the time to watch 🤝

[@jahebee]

how do you get the footage off?

[@colejchase]

I'm going to post a tutorial later this week of my process. Thanks for watching

[@filmedbywxck]

how is you’re battery life at 661 minutes???

[@colejchase]

Large NPF batteries. I have an NPF-970 in the camera, you can get great battery life with that.