Sony CCD-FX330

The Sony CCD-FX330 is a Video8 camcorder made by Sony starting in 1994.

Overview
The CCD-FX330 has a design not quite as bulky as its predecessors but at the same time bulkier than its successors and some other cameras of its era, such as the Canon ES500. It does not have a full-size LCD screen or speaker. It has a color LCD viewfinder that tilts but does not telescope.

Common Features
The CCD-FX330 was the flagship model of a relatively low-end series. Camcorders of this era were not as sophisticated as they were in later years, but this one was still very basic even for its day (e.g. other units offered stereo audio and Hi8 capabilities).
 * 10× Optical Zoom
 * Automatic focus only
 * A/V jacks that can be used as outputs only
 * Button for Backlight Compensation
 * Lockable Record Button (this turns the camera off)
 * Tape is inserted from top
 * LANC Jack (may not require updated RM-95 unit, but works with one)
 * Color viewfinder, tilts

Distinctive Features
The most distinctive feature of this unit is its rather large mode selector. It is almost the size of a Program AE wheel, and it is mounted where one might be located on another unit (see the gallery).

Another distinguishing feature is the complete lack of an auxiliary LCD.

Series/Family
The closest relatives of this camcorder are the CCD-FX228 and the CCD-FX230. This unit adds the color viewfinder and the wireless remote commander (and sensor for it) not present on the other two. The CCD-FX230 and CCD-FX228 do not differ much aside from the shell color - the FX228 has a grey shell while the FX230 and FX330 have a black shell.

Battery/Power
The CCD-FX330 comes standard with the NP-55 Nickel Cadmium battery. It can be used with the NP-80/80D, 77H, 66H, or 60D. It comes with the AC-V25A power adapter, which can plug into the camera's battery slot to power it from AC power, and charge a battery. It cannot charge a battery and power the unit at the same time.