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Sony Handycam® DCR-HC40 Mini DV Camcorder

 
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  • Camcorder Type: Digital
  • Recording Format: Mini DV
  • Recording System: NTSC
  • Sensor Quantity: 1
  • Memory Still Resolution: 1 Megapixels
  • Optical Zoom: 10x
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Sony Handycam® DCR-HC40 Mini DV Camcorder
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The DCR-HC40 MiniDV Handycam® gives you all the features you'd expect from a Sony camcorder in an ultra-compact design that's as beautiful as the images it captures.
 
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Sony DCR-HC40: A good camera to record your family moments.

Date of Review:  Jan 5, 2005
The Bottom Line: This is a family friendly camcorder that is easy to use.
Review: This is a consumer friendly camcorder that records a digital signal onto a tape medium. It has the usual features like an LCD screen, playback, as well as simple editing. You can download your data to the computer from either the memory card or the...
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  4.0

by: yakkowarner
Recommended to buy: Yes

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Easy to use, Digital, takes photos and...
Cons
Not comfortable for big hands, poor...
 

Sony miniDV camcorder - HC40

Date of Review:  Jan 11, 2006
The Bottom Line: Before you invest in a Sony product, you should read this review to make sure it would be the right product for you.
Review: My Sony Handycam DCR-HC40 is an upgrade for my family from a JVC SVHS video camera. My JVC was OK while it lasted, but it needed to be repaired more than once, and when my warranty expired and the same problem arose and it was to cost over $150 to...
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  4.0

by: scapp70
Recommended to buy: Yes

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Crisp video, great sound, nice options...
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The still digital photos are just OK,...
 

Sony DCR-HC40 1-Megapixel Handycam Mini DV Digital Camcorder

Date of Review:  Sep 20, 2004
The Bottom Line: If you want an easy-to-use camcorder with excellent video quality and features, the HC40 is a good choice. But if you want more easily accessible manual control or good still...
Review: As time goes by, consumer electronic products get smaller, lighter and cheaper while adding features at the same time. Unfortunately, nothing is free.

The Sony DCR-HC40 is a digital camcorder that uses MiniDV tapes as media and features a...
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  4.0

by: dkozin
Recommended to buy: Yes

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Easy to use in auto mode, excellent...
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Difficult to access and use manual...
 
 
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Product Details and Features

Product MPN
MPN DCRHC40W

Key Features
Camcorder Type   Digital
Recording Format   Mini DV
Recording System   NTSC
Sensor Quantity   1
Memory Still Resolution 1 Megapixels
Optical Zoom   10x
Weight 0.88 lb.

CCD
Sensor Quantity   1
Sensor Size 1/5"
Number of Pixels   690K pixels

LCD / Viewfinder
Display Type   With LCD Screen
LCD Panel Size   2.5 in.
Color Viewfinder   With Color Viewfinder

Lens
Optical Zoom   10x
Digital Zoom   120x
Lens Focal Length 3.2 - 32 mm
Filter Diameter 25 mm

Video Modes
Recording Speed   SP • LP
Image Stabilizer   With Image Stabilizer
Low Lux   7 Lux
Night Shot   With Night Shot

Audio
Audio Format   12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio

Memory Photography
Memory Card Type   Memory Stick Duo
Digital Still Shot Mode   With Still Shot Capability
Memory Still Resolution 1 Megapixels
Max Still Image Size   1152 x 864
MPEG Movie Mode   With MPEG Movie Mode

Interfaces
Output Interfaces FireWire / DV / i.Link • USB
Input Interfaces Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / iLink • USB

Power Supply
Battery Type   Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life   1.58 Hours

Dimensions
Width 2 in.
Depth 4.5 in.
Height 3.5 in.
Weight 0.88 lb.

Warranty
Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous
Family Line Sony Handycam
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • A/V Cable • 8 MB Memory Card • Driver • Lithium Propriety Battery • Battery Charger • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control
UPC 027242644656
Product ID 21769408
 
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Sony DCRHC40 MiniDV Digital Handycam Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom
Sleek, compact MiniDV camcorder and digital still camera with 1-megapixel CCD 10x optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 120x) with Super SteadyShot image stabilizer 2.5-inch rotating LCD and color viewfinder Low-light recording settings, Memory Stick Duo slot, and accessory shoe NP-FM50 InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery
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