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Sony DCR-SR40

Sony DCR-SR40

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HQ Grade: F
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 3 out of 5
"Poor Display"
  • 3 out of 5
"computer won't recognize camer"
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Editors' Comments

The Sony DCR-SR40 is one of Sony's newest tapeless camcorders. Record your precious memories directly to the internal hard disk, and effortlessly upload them to your computer to be burned to DVD, sent in e-mails, or hosted on your web site. The SR40 features a special "DVD burn" function, that automatically sends saved video to your PC's DVD-burner... read more

Specifications

  • Tapeless camcorder (records to hard disk)
  • 1 megapixel still camera (saves to hard disk)
  • 30GB integrated hard disk
  • 20x optical zoom / 800x digital zoom
  • 2.5-inch LCD
  • Handycam station included; allows for easy connections to TV and computers.
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Answered Questions for the DCR-SR40

Q: upside down display on the device?? how to correct?
A: I ended up calling Sony and they are doing the repair for free since we are less than 30 days... read more
Q: how to add time stamp in dcr-sr40. And it should be shown on video when burned on dvd
A: According to the SONY manual, the recording date and time are not displayed during recording but are automatically recorded onto... read more
Q: BATTERY CHARGING IN EUROPE
A: Absolutely. There are power adapters all over the place. Hammacher has one that converts electricity in 150 countries. read more

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Open Questions for the DCR-SR40

Q: I want the easys way to buy all cables and software for DCR-SR40.
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: My Sony DCR-SR40 won't turn unless it's plugged in...
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: I lost my dock station in Puerto Rico . I now need a new one . Can someone tell me where to get one
10 points for best answer - 1 reply

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Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Sony DCR-SR40

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  • 3.4 out of 5

Average rating based on 88 total reviews: 3.4/5

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  • 3 out of 5
Poor Display (Don Anderson - 7/5/09)

Overall the video camera is very good and easy to use. The biggest flaw I have found, is the LCD display is poor in bright... read more

  • 3 out of 5
computer won't recognize camer (ann - 1/6/09)

I have the camera in the docking station and connected to my computer. When I hit the DVD burn button the camera message is: connecting.. read more

  • 3 out of 5
Don't get it!!!!! (Jime - 9/9/06)

When you use the software to burn a DVD it stamps the file name on the video. It an eye sore.......... The camera is nice... read more

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