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Nice! Mine works most of the time. Every once in a while, I get a 33:xx error. But those can usually be cleared. I am still amazed at how small this camera was for 2000. Check out the video where I made it into a smart TV. th-cam.com/video/Ytcivsrf-4s/w-d-xo.htmlsi=4KLzpH30G8BqC4-v

And thank you for watching.

Sorry, this video is a year old. My newer videos have significantly less background music. Thanks for watching.

It is true that a touch screen can go bad, but in general, I prefer a touch screen. I find it more intuitive. Thanks for watching.

@@brentswanson8077 you should have access to 47 channels www.channelmaster.com/pages/free-tv-channels-topeka-ks-66609

I mastered and uploaded this video in 4k so youtube compression is minimized. The answer is that HDV compression is very good. The real advantage is in the simplified workflow copying from a harddrive versus tape. Thanks for watching

@@WaybackRewind Thanks for making it!

You are so very welcome. And thanks for watching.

PS - I want to visit Brazil someday it looks lovely.

@@WaybackRewind We are waiting for U! My favorite place here to visit is Gramado, in Rio Grande Do Sul. Is my recomendation!

@ursogames my coworker told me all about Brasilia, and I was fascinated by how it was created in the pattern of an airplane or perhaps a bird. I go on Google Street view and drive around as if I am there.😆

@@WaybackRewind I live here! Its a Airplane and the 2 most famous neighborhood are "Asa Sul" and "Asa norte" (that translate to north wing and south wing) in the middle we have the artifical lake and the best spot in my opinion the JK Bridge (JK is Juscelino Kubitschek. One of most famous and beloved presidents here)

Agreed. Every year, I look to see if there is a newer and better camera in this class, and there isn't one. And probably cost more as you said. Thanks for watching.

USB had nothing to do with the internal operation of the device. It is flawed internally, and glitching appears on the built-in screen. Thanks for watching.

The TRV-480 doesn't have the S-Cable either. The TRV-460 does. For some reason, Sony eliminated it on the newer camera. No, you do not need to use the s cable. The AV out cable that came with the camera will work just fine.

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eBay. Thanks

@robertshade8631 The adapter that you use to connect to an analog TV only knows one resolution, and that is standard definition or 720 x 480. Are you having a resolution problem with the Chromecast?

@@WaybackRewind yes only the Chromecast screen shows and display.Plus I’m unable to navigate since no remote.

Since you have no remote it's hopeless. I would suggest getting a new one. They are not that expensive. I have a Firestick, Roku and Chromecast. There is no monthly fee for the basic function and tons of free channels if you have internet. Check out my Video Rocu versus Firestick for a comparison. Thanks.

If I had VHS tapes to convert my preferred method is in Part1, a VHS to DVD recorder. I wasn't a big fan of the Clear Click. Thanks for watching.

I really am not a Mac guy, but I would imagine that whatever software you have should recognize a capture device and register it. I am able to capture through my Power Director software in addition to the included software so it should work. Let me know if you try it. Thanks for watching.

thank you so much.🤣

Thank so much. I am happy that you appreciate the effort. And thanks for watching.

Glad you found it helpful. Thank you for watching.

I added a link in the description. Thanks for watching.

Thanks! I wish portable handheld TVs were still a thing but they disappeared overnight. June 12th, 2009 to be exact. Thanks for watching.

I love this camera, I have 4 of them. It is useful for so many things, I turned it into a smart TV in my last video. :-) It uses the old school memory stick, (the long one). Or the newer Memory Stick Duo (short one) with an adapter. I put a link for both options in the description. Thanks for watching.

@@WaybackRewindOMG! Thank you so much. My camera was passed down to me by my late uncle, and I can't wait to purchase a memory stick for it so I can use it to capture great memories in the future. I'll definitely watch your new upload!

@editsuuu4274 I You're welcome and thank you so much for watching.

@@editsuuu4274 Let me know after you get the memory stick if it works.

I replied to your other question, but I live right outside Houston, Texas. The broadcast antennas are visible from my house. I can pick up 130 channels effortlessly. If you are farther away, you might need a stronger antenna, but it's worth it to shop for a stronger antenna and have a hundred free high definition channels.

The CR2025 battery only maintains the clock settings for the camera, so that is not your issue. If the camera powers on but the viewfinder is just black, that is not a good sign. Do you have it plugged in with the ac adapter? This one had all the batteries dead and I could only operate it plugged in. If it remains unresponsive while plugged in, then sorry to say the camera will need to be repaired. Let me know, and thanks for watching.

@@WaybackRewind you're right, it turns out the batteries just won't hold a charge. It works fine when I plug it in! I wonder why all of the batteries are failing 🤔 I have three different types of batteries too and they all die within seconds. I wonder if it's even worth trying to order a working one

Awesome! So happy to hear the camera is working. Batteries only last a couple of years, that is just the nature of batteries. But the good news is that brand new batteries are available for this camera. I have added a link in the description. Thanks.

@electricpants9474 When I did this video I used a converter that I had from 2009 when the US government was giving them away. I am going to redo this with a more modern and compact ATSC converter. I suspect you are not searching on the correct type of converter. If you look at my "camcorder to TV" video I use a more modern one. Thanks for watching.

And there is a link in the description.

Houston TX. I get 130 channels. Now granted half are in Spanish, Vietnamese and Chinese. But that leaves 50+ in English. I generally only watch 2 or 3 independents but the network affiliates. All of the channels here have multiple side channels. www.channelmaster.com/pages/free-tv-channels-houston-tx-77077

This list is showing 176 channels so maybe I could do better with a better antenna.

Thr VX981 is nice. I keep waiting for the price to drop or pick one up second hand. I never use the subcamera, but I guess they were imagining people taking selfi while shooting whatever. I will never do that.

@@WaybackRewind That's exactly why I didn't need it neither. I looked at the extra camera as more of a gimmick than anything.

They are portable in the sense that there are no connections to anything else. What part is not portable? Have you ever seen the televisions from the 60s and 70s? They were the size of a suitcase, and with a handle, they were considered portable. Thanks for watching.

@@WaybackRewind I have a small collection about the same size,and not parting with them.They all still work.One is a boom box B/W.Hopefully I can get them receiving somehow without all the extra connections,so they are fully portable.Here in Nerw Zealand where I live I cant buy a DTV convertor.

Are there no DTV converters compatible with your TV system? It is so disappointing to me that the world couldn't agree on a single digital TV standard. Several people complained of the bulkiness, so I am thinking of repeating the example with a more optimized setup. Thanks for watching.

@@jungleman4921 You should bring them back to life. The TV converters are getting smaller and more convenient. I am going to do a followup to demonstrate that. Thanks for watching.

It uses the standard Sony AC-l200 charger. I added a link to the video. Thanks for watching.

It really depends on what kind d of connections your GPX TV has. The order I did it is the preferred order. 1) If you have HDMI use that. 2) if you have audio video use that. 3) if all you have is antenna then use that. But no matter what you have, you should be able to convert it. Thanks for watching

When it comes to firewire macs have an advantage. Even today the thunderbolt is backward compatible, but few PCs have a thunderbolt. If I ever get a thunderbolt port I will demonstrate how it's possible. But for now I use the Pinnacle and it works beautifully on my PC. Thanks for watching.

Yes. I bought this primarily as a video camera. Check out my sample footage from on the boat. It has very good stabilization. Thanks for watching.

I made the same decision in 1991 when I bought a hi-8 camera instead of a VHS-C. The 8mm was designed to be a camcorder format. The VHS-c was kind of a compromise. Thanks for sharing.

That is good news. I would like to have a functioning battery.

It's 50/50 if the PC55s will work. And sometimes they will start working spontaneously.

@@WaybackRewind Yeah I received the 2 x PC55 today. One of them is working perfect from the start and the other not but I have left it running for about 30min and the sensor must be coming alive as the LCD is starting to show flickering so fingers crossed. Also the limp LCD is caused by a plastic cam ring which has cracked. The IP7 also arrived and looks like new and works perfect. :) The IP1E Handy Station arrived to so will try some Firewire recording from my HDV Handycam.

@@Raptor50aus thanks for the report. Seems like they cut corners on a few items that break on most of them like the cam ring and the sensor. Been searching the world for that handy station and can’t find one anywhere.

@@WaybackRewind The second PC55 camera is stuffed but the other is working great. I received 2 x PC1000s and they were not packed well at all. One of them I could hear something rattling inside if I picked it up and rotated it. It was the camera unit. A lens had dislodged and was lose inside. After some micro surgery I have fitted the lens back and its working fine. Don't recommend if your not experienced. Also scored a high capacity original Sony battery A series that fully charges :) So have 2 x now, one is standard capacity and the high capacity.

Congratulations. My number 4 camera stopped working again. It only worked long enough for me to shoot through sample footage. These PC55 cameras are cursed.

Sure, what are your questions? I also bought three to get one working one. Thanks.

@@WaybackRewind I just stated my journey with the l2 this year and would like to know, how long could my l2 last if I use it regularly? So far it’s given me mild problems like the lens having a miscommunication with the sensor and the digital effects draining the battery really fast. Will the capacitors still rot even if I use it weekly? And are there any repair men in the states that could repair it if it goes bad. I’ve had a hard time finding someone.

Those are excellent questions. My battery drains very fast as well, even though it's only 4 years old. I need to find a solution for that. Lenses do tend to go bad, but you can maybe use the lenes from the bad ones? As for the capacitors, I don't know if there is a way to make them last longer. Maybe being in a cool place helps. As for repairs I had my A1 repaired, but that was 30 years ago. Most of the people with those skills are retired. I think you have to just accept that at some point these cameras are gone. Like the A1, none of them work at this point. Thanks for watching.

@@WaybackRewind ahh oh well. Better to let them burn out than fade away. Also shout out to your excellent xl h1 video. Really informative stuff.

Thank you so much.

Modern cellphones are dramatically better. There is no comparison. I like old cameras for nostalgia, but technology has improved tremendously in the past 20 years. But for those of us old enough to remember when a video camera and recorder weighed 20 pounds or didn't even exist, these cameras were life changing. Thanks for watching.

I am struggling to find a working PC55 and you sold yours, lol. I was not familiar with the PC1000. I probably need to get one and try it out. I doubt that it will look dramatically better though. Thanks for watching.

@WaybackRewind The HC96 & PC1000 had surprisingly great looking standard def footage! My HC96 footage holds up to this day. Sharp & colorful for SD footage

The PC1000 is still available for sale online. I have 2 of them. Great little camera.

I looked at a couple on eBay. Unfortunately, it uses that same crazy battery that is impossible to find working.

Thank you so much. The PC55 just wouldn't let me rest with three broken ones I wanted to try again. I was prepared to ask you all to talk me out of buying any more. Now I can move on from the smallest to my next challenge. Thanks for watching.

Yes, In theory the high end 3CCD MiniDV should look far superior to the low cost consumer grade cameras. The thing I can't really understand is how bad all standard definition cameras look to me today. My 3CCD Canon XL1S doesn't really look all that good to me compared to HD. Probably has something to do with deinterlacing and how it looks on digital TVs versus interlaced footage on the old CRTs. I must figure it out one of these days. I put a link to the DC cable in the description. They are really inexpensive compared to these impossible to find batteries. Thanks for watching.

Yes, that old look and feel is something hard to replicate. Glad you liked it and thanks for watching.

@Raptor50aus I wish I could find one. The are super rare.

Yes, I bought two and they are readily available.

Unfortunately, it does not have a viewfinder, meaning not using the screen means not using it at all. Not that I'm going to use it a lot anyway.