Description
Sony CCD-F55 Handycam Video 8 Camcorder DC 6V w/ Bag Lens AC Adapter Manual
The Sony CCD-F55 is a Video 8 (8mm) format camcorder from Sony's Handycam line, featuring a CCD image sensor and incorporating technology licensed from Faroudja Laboratories. It records to standard 8mm Video 8 cassettes and operates on DC 6V power. This unit does not power up on battery — the battery appears not to be charging — and is being sold as-is for parts or repair.
Specifications & What's Included
- Model: Sony CCD-F55 Video Camera Recorder
- Format: Video 8 (8mm)
- Power: DC 6V
- Image sensor: CCD
- Technology: Faroudja Laboratories licensed processing
- Country of manufacture: Japan
- Included: Sony CCD-F55 camcorder body
- Included: Sony NP-98 rechargeable battery pack
- Included: Sony AC-V60 AC power adapter/charger
- Included: Sony RFU-90UC RFU adapter (with cable and plug adapter)
- Included: Sony PJ-TB23 wide-angle lens attachment
- Included: Geneva camera bag (black, shoulder strap)
- Included: Original Sony CCD-F55 Operating Instructions manual
- Included: Sony Video 8 Accessories brochure
Applications
The Sony CCD-F55 was part of Sony's Handycam Video 8 line introduced in the mid-to-late 1980s, when 8mm video format competed directly with VHS-C for the consumer camcorder market. Video 8 camcorders used compact 8mm cassettes and were popular for home video, travel recording, and event coverage. The shoulder-style form factor of the CCD-F55, combined with the CCD image sensor (rather than older Vidicon tubes), represented a significant step forward in image quality and portability for consumer video at the time. Today, CCD-F55 units are sought by vintage electronics collectors, Video 8 format enthusiasts, and those maintaining or repairing legacy Sony camcorder equipment. The included wide-angle lens attachment (PJ-TB23) and RFU adapter (RFU-90UC) expand the camera's versatility for display on analog TVs.
This Sony CCD-F55 Handycam Video 8 Camcorder does not power up on battery — the battery appears not to be charging. It is being sold as-is for parts or repair. The camcorder itself shows typical wear for its age; the body is intact with no obvious cracks or breaks visible in the photos. The complete accessory kit is included: Sony NP-98 battery, Sony AC-V60 AC power adapter/charger, Sony RFU-90UC RFU adapter, Sony PJ-TB23 wide-angle lens attachment, Geneva camera bag, and the original CCD-F55 Operating Instructions manual. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Sony |
Model: |
CCD-F55 |
MPN: |
CCD-F55 |
Secondary Model: |
3-744-886-02 |
Type: |
Video 8 Camcorder |
Format: |
Video 8 (8mm) |
Power Requirements: |
DC 6V |
Includes: |
Camera, Battery NP-98, AC Adapter/Charger AC-V60, RFU Adapter RFU-90UC, Wide Angle Lens PJ-TB23, Camera Bag, Operating Manual |
Lens Attachment: |
Sony PJ-TB23 Wide Angle Lens |
Battery Model: |
NP-98 |
AC Adapter Model: |
Sony AC-V60 |
RFU Adapter: |
Sony RFU-90UC |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Japan |
Form Factor: |
Shoulder-Style Camcorder |
Technology: |
Faroudja Laboratories licensed technology |
SKU: |
40199 |
Seller Notes: |
Includes camera, NP-98 battery, AC-V60 charger, RFU-90UC adapter, PJ-TB23 wide-angle lens, Geneva camera bag, and operating manual. |
Condition Notes: |
Sony CCD-F55 Handycam Video 8 Camcorder does not power up on battery — battery appears not to be charging. Sold as-is for parts or repair. Includes battery, AC charger, RFU adapter, wide-angle lens, bag, and manual. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |