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Sony Handycam DCR-HC40
Created: 05/31/2006
Video description: 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.

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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.

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Sony Handycam DCR-HC40 Specs

Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DCR-HC40

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