Sony Video 8 Handycam

Serial Number: Cam0375

Type:
Tape-based video camera

Manufacturer:
SONY

Country of Origin:
Japan

Production Period:
1988 – 2002

Approximate Price:
US 40 – 100

Reference:
eBay

Status: Display

Description:
This is a Sony Video8 Handycam camcorder, a classic analog video camera from the 1990s. It records video onto Video8 cassette tapes, which were widely used for home videos before digital camcorders became popular.

The camera features a 6× optical zoom lens and Hi-Fi stereo sound, allowing better audio quality compared to standard mono video cameras of its time. It includes a side electronic viewfinder (EVF) for recording and playback, along with basic on-body controls for zoom, playback, and exposure.

It also has an LCD data display for showing battery level, recording time, date, and settings. The ergonomic handgrip design made it easy to hold for long recording sessions, making it popular for family events, travel, and personal archiving during that era.