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Sony Handycam DCR-SX40

Sony Handycam DCR-SX40

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HQ Grade: A-
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.
  • 5 out of 5
"Mac compatibility problems being addressed"
  • 5 out of 5
"The perfect first video camera"
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Editors' Comments

HD pocket camcorders are the big trend right now, but nothing beats a good, cheap, traditional camcorder, even if it is standard def. The Sony Handycam DCR-SX40 fits that bill and is currently the best-selling model on Camcorder HQ. It's easy to use and compact enough to take anywhere. This camcorder has 4GB of embedded memory, and also accepts Memory... read more

Specifications

  • Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 60x optical zoom/ 2000x digital zoom
  • 2.7-inch wide touch panel rotating LCD display
  • Built-in zoom microphone for focused audio recording
  • One-touch disk burning
  • Easy Handycam button for simple operation
  • Face Index
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Answered Questions for the DCR-SX40

Q: CAN MOVIES BE PLAYED DIRECTLY ON A TELEVISION
A: Absolutely. All cameras have that capability. And if your TV is SD, it should alter it to SD resolution automatically. read more
Q: Does the Sony DCR-SX40 work with iMovie on a Mac?
A: The iMovie 09 Camcorder Compatibility list is here and the SD40 isn't listed. Now, that may only mean that Apple... read more
Q: Is the video output via USB compatabile with iMovie?
A: Only if you have Leopard and iMovie `08 or above. But not every camcorder is tested to be compatible with... read more

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Open Questions for the DCR-SX40

Q: is it compatible with Mac?
5 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Buying in the US, will the SX40 do movies on a British TV
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Does the Sony SX40 work with iMovie 5.0.2?
5 points for best answer - 1 reply

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2.5 out of 5 642 Store Reviews Dell Electronics and Accessories Dell Electronics and Accessories $244.99 Go!
4.0 out of 5 1119 Store Reviews eBay eBay $238.00 Go!
2.0 out of 5 269 Store Reviews Sears Sears $269.99 Go!
5.0 out of 5 2378 Store Reviews Crutchfield Crutchfield $249.99 Go!
3.5 out of 5 794 Store Reviews CircuitCity.com CircuitCity.com $259.99 Go!
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3.0 out of 5 136 Store Reviews Amazon Marketplace Amazon Marketplace $238.00 Go!
3.5 out of 5 1588 Store Reviews Amazon Amazon $269.99 Go!
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  • 4 out of 5

Average rating based on 18 total reviews: 4/5

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  • 5 out of 5
Mac compatibility problems being addressed (Allan Davis - 11/17/09)

I love the camera, now very affordable, for its lack of moving parts and therefore prospect of longevity compared to what I expect or the... read more

  • 5 out of 5
The perfect first video camera (Carlos - 5/25/09)

This is the first video camera that I have owned. I have used a lot of them in the past, but we decided to get... read more

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