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Sony DCR-HC40 MiniDV Handycam

REVIEW DATE:11.16.04

Sony DCR-HC40 MiniDV Handycam

REVIEW

By Jan Ozer

The Sony DCR-HC40 MiniDV Handycam is our Editors' Choice in the $501-to-$800 price range. It fits easily in a purse or large jacket pocket, produces very good audio and video, and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. It does have some minor usability issues, but those are offset by nice touches like an internal lens cover, an intelligent accessory shoe, and an external mic port.

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Company

Sony Corporation

http://www.sonystyle.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: 
  • Video Recording Format: DV Tape
  • Battery Life: 1.57 Hr

Bottom Line

The Sony DCR-HC40 produces good video quality for an entry-level camcorder.

Pros

Good quality audio and video; new controls on LCD panel

Cons

Some usability issues

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