[COLOR=Navy]Hi, Im considering buying a trv 950 to use in a housing for dive video footage.
Ive read some threads and seem to think that the trv 950 dosent cope too well with low light, is this the case?
I also read that the trv 900 is better than the 950 in low light is this the case? and does anyone know where I could get one?
Could anyone reccomend another 3 ccd camera with good low light sensitivity, i dont need gimmicks like bluetooth just a reliable quality camcorder (also need good manual adjustments)

Thanks.

adam

[MarkE19]

I own the TRV-900 and think it is a great camcorder and for a mini DV cam is very good in low light. Although saying that mini DV cams are poor compared to old analogue cams at low light filming, but the TRV-900 is one of the better ones.
When the TRV-950 was released I was very interested in it and had a good look at one. IMHO Sony replaced quality on the new cam with gimmicks such as bluetooth etc which I see very little use for.

As for buying one - well it has been discontinued for a long while now, so if you do find one new you will be very lucky I think. I have just spent about an hour searching the internet for it and got nothing. Several sites point to www.microwarehouse.co.uk with a price of just under £2000 (thats more than I paid for mine 3+ years ago on the high street), but when you go to the site they say no items found. I think you may need to go second hand if you do want the TRV900.

Sorry I can't be more help.

Mark.

Hi mark, had a look at the link and found nothing, cant find a trv 900 anywhere,

ThanksI think I may have to go for the vx 2100 which Ive found cheaper than £2000 but have to spend more on housing it unless I import one from the states which is half the price (housing that is)

A condition 1 (more or less mint) trv900 is on the jessops used equipment website at their bracknell brance. Offer them £550 but be prepared to pay £600. you'll get a years guarantee with that.

Do a search for 'beale's corner' a trv900 dedicated site.

Would recommend 900 over 950. Gives you a lot of spare cash to play with.

The VX21oo has biger ccds (1/3inch vs 1/4) sot he low light will be marginally better. Only you can decode whether the extra is worth it.

Thanks Roy, just tried ringing them, cant get an answer though the 900 will sae me enough money that I will be able to get some hid lighting, will have to ring tomorrow for availibility, Cheers