Sony Handycam DCR-HC40 Video
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Sony Handycam DCR-HC40 Review
The good: Compact and lightweight; solid video quality and low-light performance; accessory shoe; on-camera editing mode.
The bad: Sometimes awkward touch-screen controls; prone to recording popping noise from zoom toggle; bottom-loading tape; no wind filter for microphone; short battery life from included cell.
The bottom line: The DCR-HC40's touch screen can be inconvenient to use, but this affordable compact camcorder's footage in automatic mode isn't likely to need many adjustments.
Sony Handycam DCR-HC40 Specs
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DCR-HC40
- Product Specifications
- Product Basic Spec
Sony Handycam DCR-HC40 Prices
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$394.95 |
