Sony Handycam DCR-HC40 Mini DV Camcorder
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Sony Handycam DCR-HC40 Mini DV Camcorder

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  • Recording System: NTSC
  • Camcorder Type: Digital
  • Recording Media: Mini DV
  • Optical Zoom: 10x
  • Weight: 0.88 lb.
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Sony Handycam DCR-HC40 Mini DV Camcorder

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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Consumer Reviews

649

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

byyakkowarner Jan 5, 2005
64 Helpfuls 65 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
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.
Recommended it? Yes

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 Mini-DV tape. This is not a workstation and in... Read full review »

scapp70
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Sony miniDV camcorder - HC40

byscapp70 Jan 11, 2006
30 Helpfuls 31 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Crisp video, great sound, nice options for upgrading
Cons The still digital photos are just OK, Sony refuses universalism
Recommended it? Yes

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 fix it, I decided it would be better to just go... Read full review »

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

bydkozin Sep 20, 2004
25 Helpfuls 26 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to use in auto mode, excellent video performance, features
Cons Difficult to access and use manual controls, price, still picture performance
Recommended it? Yes

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 1-Megapixel CCD imaging sensor, 2.5-inch... Read full review »

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN DCRHC40W

Key Features

Recording System NTSC
Camcorder Type Digital
Recording Media Mini DV
Optical Zoom 10x
Weight 0.88 lb.

CCD

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

LCD / Viewfinder

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

Lens

Optical Zoom 10x
Focal Length 3.2 - 32 mm
Attachment / Filter Size 25 mm
Digital Zoom 120x

Video Modes

Recording Speeds SP • LP
Low Lux 7 Lux
Image Stabilizer With Image Stabilizer
Night Shot With Night Shot

Audio

Audio Format 12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio

Memory Photography

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

Interfaces

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

Power Supply

Battery Type Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life Up to 1.58 Hours

Dimensions

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

Warranty

Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous

Family Line Sony Handycam
UPC 027242644656
Product ID 21769408
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • A/V Cable • 8 MB Memory Card • Driver • Lithium Propriety Battery • Battery Charger • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control

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