Sony DCR-TRV265E Digital8 Handycam Fully Working, Excellent Condition

Up for sale is a Sony DCR-TRV265E Digital8 Digital Video Camera Recorder, made in Japan and in genuinely clean, well-cared-for condition. Fully tested and functioning perfectly — powers on, records, and plays back without any issues.
Perfect for converting old tapes to digital: If you've got a box of Video8, Hi8, or Digital8 tapes sitting around, this camcorder plays them all back and lets you transfer them to a computer via FireWire/USB — ideal for preserving old family memories before the tapes degrade further.
Key features:
20x optical zoom, 990x digital zoom
2.5" colour LCD flip screen
NightShot for low-light recording
Built-in electronic image stabilisation (Super SteadyShot)
Digital8 format — plays back Digital8, Hi8, and Video8 tapes
FireWire/USB connectivity for transferring old tapes to a computer
Stereo built-in microphone
Compact and lightweight (approx. 900g)
Condition: Bodywork is clean with minimal signs of wear, no cracks or damage. All buttons, dials, and the LCD screen work smoothly. A great option if you've got old 8mm family tapes to digitise, or if you're after a reliable retro camcorder for that distinctive early-2000s video look.
Comes exactly as shown — a solid, dependable unit ready to use straight out of the box.
📍 Collection or postage available — message for details.