| Chic design meets impressive performance in the ultra-compact DCR-SX40 Handycam camcorder. Conveniently flexible, it can record video to 4 GB of embedded memory or removable Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo media. A professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens captures crisp, high-resolution images and its 60x optical zoom brings the action up close and personal. Ideal for sporting events, wildlife, or distance shooting you can capture extremely tight shots, even from far away. The 2.7-inch wide touch-panel LCD provides exceptional viewing clarity with 123K pixels resolution, and rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. Its compact design is ideal for travel or everyday use. |
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 Handy and mostly adequate |
| Review Date: June 28, 2010 |
| Reviewer: W. Singleton, Puget Sound, USA |
My wife saw and used this camera when a friend brought it to a sporting event. She is an avid candid videographer and loved the inconspicuous size of the unit, the battery life, and the zoom. So she bought it to use on an extended overseas trip to visit extended family members. We have found that it is very suitable for this type of casual use, because if it is attractive to take the (easy to carry and hold) camera, then you are more likely to have it when the opportunity arises. And the shot quality is "good enough" for most purposes.
Considering that my wife has done semiprofessional video work for several organizations and my oldest son works in the media/film industry as a cameraman/editor tech I guess I am satisfied with the SX40 if they are. We have several much more expensive cameras to use when that is needed, but you have to be able to adjust your technology to fit the real need of your situation.
Sony does NOT have a version of their PMB video software for the Mac OS, which seems a bit lame considering the target market of this device. Other than that it works for us. |
Good one for the price
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| Review Date: June 25, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Navaratan Ramesh, Charlotte, NC USA |
| Good one for the price. If one can get a HD camera for a $100 more then I would suggest that. |
Sony DCR-SX40 Camcorder
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| Review Date: March 16, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Beatlelover, midwest |
I Love, Love Love the clarity of sound and videos..
I have not learned all the features yet, so enjoy the tiny size, so easy for a woman's hands.
Highly recommend this Camcorder! |
Very pleased
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| Review Date: March 8, 2010 |
| Reviewer: G. Denton, Montana |
| I am very please with this purchase. The camcorder is very easy to use. |
Ordinary picture quality
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| Review Date: February 25, 2010 |
| Reviewer: CK, Australia |
This was my first camcorder. I wasn't sure how much I'd use it and didn't want to lash out on something that gathered dust. I soon became addicted and quickly outgrew this little machine.
Pros: Easy to use, light, small. The sound is surprisingly good. You can carry it everywhere in a small bag, ready for those unexpected moments.
Cons: The images are adequate but far from wow-factor crisp. The colours are a tad washed out.
One can't expect too much from an entry level camcorder. If you just want something to capture family memories and prefer not to spend a lot of money, this may be just the thing. However if, like me, you start to get interested, you'll soon be on the lookout for something more.
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