Sony Handycam® DCR-HC40 Mini DV Camcorder

Great Camcorder for the price

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Pros: Quality video camcorder. Ability to capture still photos. Good low light capabilities. Computer friendly.

Cons: Camera must be removed from the tripod to change tapes which are only 60/80 minutes.

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This camcorder is recommended for someone who wants quality video at a low cost that is easy to use and also desires the ability to record in low light. Read More

It's A Winner

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Pros: Image quality; build quality; ease of operation; brilliant LCD; true widescreen

Cons: night mode only good at very close range;software very dated and limited

amazing

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Pros: easy to use,16:9,i-link(firewire),very small,

Cons: comes with no carrycase, tape makes slight buzz(big deal!)

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

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Pros: Easy to use in auto mode, excellent video performance, features

Cons: Difficult to access and use manual controls, price, still picture performance

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... Read More

Good quality, Easy to Use, Though Not for Budget-Minded

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Pros: Easy to use, compact, touch-screen LCD

Cons: Expensive, weak on manual controls, rival manufacturers offer very competitive products at better prices

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If Sony decides to price their camcorders better, then it would be a much better value. Else for an entry-level camcorder it's pretty pricey. Read More

Sony DCR-HC40: A good camera to record your family moments.

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Pros: Easy to use, Digital, takes photos and video, touch screen LCD.

Cons: Not comfortable for big hands, poor resolution, digital camera quality is poor.

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This is a family friendly camcorder that is easy to use. Read More

Sony miniDV camcorder - HC40

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Pros: Crisp video, great sound, nice options for upgrading

Cons: The still digital photos are just OK, Sony refuses universalism

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Before you invest in a Sony product, you should read this review to make sure it would be the right product for you. Read More

Easy to use, good Sony camcorder

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Pros: Easy to use, Sony, still capability, long battery life

Cons: Stills are grainy, hand-strap too thin length made for big hands (not many cons)

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This is the best overall, easy-to-use, feature-full camcorder for family memories for now ('04), but wish the still shot feature was better - they're still too grainy. Read More

Another nice sony camera

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Pros: Sony quality, good video, small size

Cons: $200 more than other very nice sony models.

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Nice camera but out of my target price range Read More

Nice camera, everything is down the middle

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Pros: Small size, great body, video quality all the required connections

Cons: Poor still images, battery life, expensive accessories

Bottom Line:
Its a good buy, sony has gone down the middle on almost everything, CCD size, stills, price, zoom, only things that are excellent are video quality and ofcourse sony brandname. Read More