| Sony DCR-SR40 30GB Hard Disk Drive Handycam with 20x Optical Zoom | 
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| Brand: Sony
Category: Photography
List Price: $599.99
Buy New: $409.50
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (34 reviews)
Sales Rank: 3609
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 20
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 46
Minimum Focal Length: 2.3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0.1
MPN: DCRSR40
Model: SNY-DCRSR40
UPC: 027242701496
EAN: 0027242701496
ASIN: B000GT47I6
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Built-in 30 GB hard disk drive for easy file storage and one-touch DVD burning | | • | 1/6-inch, 680,000-pixel CCD for crisp images | | • | 20x optical zoom; 800x digital zoom | | • | 2.5-inch LCD monitor for easy viewing | | • | Handycam station included |
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Product Description
Watch your home movies come to life like never before with the DCR-SR40 30GB Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Handycam. Record hours of high-quality digital video and stills directly to hard drive. The DCR-SR40 contains a 30GB Hard Disk Drive to store all of your high-quality stills and videos. With 20x Optical/800x Digital Zoom and a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens, everything will be as clear as you remember it. With DVDirect recorder compatibility and pre-packaged software, you can easily transfer, edit, burn and share everything you've captured with your family, colleagues and friends.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 29 more reviews...
 I have this camera for over a year using it moderately July 26, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This camera has proven to be very convenient in size and features for the period of time it has worked. Feb 2007 - July 2008 with very little problems. I purchased it with no extended warranty, an extra battery and a good case for it. I have always taken care good of it , keeping the cover on and in the case when not in use. I also made sure to disconnect from computer through software before USB removal. I have used an average of maybe 90 minutes every two months since the purchase date. Im presuming most people would expect to use the same. All the features on the camera and convenience of size, HDD, extra zoom, 'okay' night mode, wide screen, etc. etc. is what may justify the price. Considering the extreme care and maintenance I provided, this camera is obviously not a quality made product from an electrical point of view. The power no longer turns on. Not with AC.. not with either battery... not even with the 30minutes of technical support tips. Sony says the warranty is expired and repair will cost $211.00. For an $800 camera at the time- brand new from a respectable seller, you would expect a better warranty. I should have asked, oh well. It seems I am not the only one having this problem. I guess I'll send it in for repair. The only problem is I needed the camera for the next two weeks more than the last year that Ive had it. The camera is great if you put convenience over picture quality. MAKE SURE YOU BUY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY-- consider yourself warned.
 Don't waste your $$$ June 23, 2007
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
This was a gift from my husband to record and photograph our trip to Disney. I am horrified at the video and especially the picture quality. I cannot believe this thing is on the market. Shame on Sony.
 Fun, lighweight and reliable. June 18, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this product shortly after my daughter's birth to capture her precious moments. It is lightweight, and easy to use. The handycam has some cool features and the online user guide is certainly user-friendly. I was able to easily burn a dvd and even create a dvd menu.
The camera feature is useless. The photos come out terrible, and also very blurry, especially if the object is moving.
The quality of the picture is very good during the day, but at night the backlight feature does look a bit artificial.
Overall, a good camera for the price.
 I just love it! May 7, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
We had one of those big bulky ugly Sony camcorders, but for Xmas, I told my husband I wanted a camcorder small enough to fit into my pocket book since I have two kids and I wanted to record all the cutesy things they do and say (one is 3 and the other is 8 months).
I was happy with the size of it, the weight, the quality and the ease of use. I too think that the docking station is a bit of a hassle, but overall, I love the convenience of throwing it into my pocket book without it weighing it down and causing too much strain on my shoulder. It's easy and handy whenever I need it and I can pretty much leave it anywhere around the house for quick use instead of lugging the other big one around the house or wherever I go.
Excellent video quality with a good price. March 13, 2007
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
I've had no problems editing content transferred from the camcorder to my PC. I don't use the software that comes with the camcorder, I use professional editing software and I have heard it is best to buy seperate editing software when purchasing any hard drive camcorder.
The video image quality is terrific. I've edited my scenes and put together splendid DVDs, the transitions between scenes were smooth and impressive. MPEG2 isn't as compressed as MPEG4 (Divx), however it's still a good standard. Anyone who doesn't get good results needs to upgrade their PC - there is nothing less than perfect about this camcorder.
The optical zoom is good, although I wish it was 30x or 40x optical zoom. The digital zoom feature is limiting, but that is to be expected and is the case with any camcorder.
The controls are easy to use, you can perform the basic functions, zoom, record start/stop without using the touchscreen. Advanced functions are configuration options are in the touchscreen which is easy to navigate.
The camera is light and petite, and transports nicely. It fits in one hand well - when recording you can use your other hand to stabilize the shot.
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