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Sony Handycam DCR-HC40 Mini DV Camcorder
21 reviews
Price:
$489.00
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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21 Reviews from Shopping.com
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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.
Bottom Line:
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.
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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 Read More
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...
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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
Bottom Line:
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.
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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.
Bottom Line:
This is a family friendly camcorder that is easy to use.
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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
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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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