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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.
  • 2 out of 5
"Not easily Compatible with Mac"
  • 4 out of 5
"Great video and easy to use"
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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: 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
Q: Will the Sony DCR-SR40 work on a Mac?
A: From what I've read, testimonials point out that it isn't mac compatible out of the box and you may need... read more

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Open Questions for the DCR-SR40

Q: My videos turn out grainy, how do I fix this?
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: WMP won't even play the MPG2 files form my DCR-SR40
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: How do i make mpg files work on my mac from sony dcr-sr40 camera?
5 points for best answer - 1 reply

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Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Sony DCR-SR40

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4.6 out of 5 1309 Store Reviews 47digital
via Amazon.com
$799.97 Go!

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  • 3.4 out of 5

Average rating based on 83 total reviews: 3.4/5

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  • 2 out of 5
Not easily Compatible with Mac (Scott - 7/7/07)

If you own a mac computer do NOT buy this camera i have been a windows user for years and i go this camera for... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Great video and easy to use (Mike Mleczak - 6/14/07)

Bought the camcorder for a vacation. The video turned out crisp and clear. The audio is average. If there is someone talking loud next to... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Love this camcorder (Michael M - 4/16/07)

I just bought this camcorder and I am loving it. The quality is excellent and it is easy to use for a novice. Make sure... read more

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