Customer Reviews

Sony DCR-SX40/L Palm-Sized Camcorder in Blue + 8 GB Memory Stick + Sony Camcorder Case + Additional NPFH Battery + Deluxe Camcorder Accessory Kit

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This is the first video camera that I bought and used. I have a digital still camera that can take videos but I wanted video camera with more features. After looking over numerous reviews of different cameras I settled on the Sony DCR-SX40/L for a number of reasons. First its sizes. I went to the local electronics store to see what the camera actually looked like, and to get an idea of just how small it was. Its about the size of a soda can and fit very nicely in my hand. The second thing was price. This would be my first camera and I really didn't want, or need anything high end. It would have been nice to get an HD camera but they were just a little to pricey for my needs.

I used this camera on my vacation to Las Vegas and was very pleased with it. One thing I did buy was extra memory sticks. I found a great sale on 4GB sticks and bought 4 of them. When I bought the camera part of the package deal came with an 8GB, then I bought an extra 8GB, this gave me a total of 32GB of memory which was more than enough for my needs. With 4GB of memory I can record an hour of video at the highest quality.

Now I knew what I was getting when I bought this camera but there are a few things to take note of. 1) It does have something called STEADYSHOT but if you use the zoom you will see some shakey video, and the more zoom you use the more it will shake. 2) The camera has a touch screen which is very nice but you will see finger prints and smudges on the screen. The package deal I got came with a pack of screen protective film which you will need. 3) It would have been nice if Sony have thought of putting an adapter for headphones. Sometimes while reviewing the video it was hard to hear over the small built-in speaker.

Over all I am very happy with the camera and with the service provided by Amazon. The camera was delivered on time as promised and has work out very well for me. Again I think this is a very good camera for a beginner and although the quality of the video is good, it is not HD quality. For that you'll have to spend a little more money.

Hope this review helps someone out. I know all the reviews that I read on Amazon have helped me.

I can't believe the great features packed into this little cam! For the price and it's performance, it can't be beat. I got the extra memory card and the companion kit and feel I got more than my money's worth. The clarity is top notch. Others have gotten the same one after seeing mine.

Great package and pricing. It was a wonderful present and my friend loved it and uses the camera on a regular basis.