Sony DCRSX40/L Palm-Sized Camcorder with 60X Optical Zoom (Blue) [Discontinued] - Shop Now! Review

My wife and I love this camcorder very much. This is the first car we have so we have no comparison but can't see myself starting anywhere else! It is easy to use and records great quality videos. Have used it to record speakers at youth conventions in dark, light, large and small rooms and it has worked great in all conditions! Highly recommended!

When I first bought this camera I thought it was good because we were outside a lot in the summer. It shoots well outdoors with good lighting, the zoom and video were fantastic. Unfortunately the picture really sucks. It's cloudy and "grainy". The program didn't have any editing options, so I was stuck with really bad photos. When I bought this camera it was listed as having a flash and I went through the manual several times and there was no mention of a flash. So if you don't have super…

Tried it out for the first time at a school concert where I sat at the back of the hall because I don't want to disturb others because I can play around with the device. With 60x optically it turned out very well. We even managed to bring some people closer. Music picked up, plays clearly with no problems. The battery that comes with the device lasts a maximum of about 1.5 hours. Not enough for most and you will have to buy a larger capacity battery. Additional storage is needed as 4GB is not…

Pros: When I opened the box I was pleased to find that it is so small and light (with battery). The zoom is too good. I got some great shots from the outside, but the inside requires a manual exposure setting to get the best results. I think it's good that there is HD. The sound recording is amazing too. He recorded both distant and close-up rumbles. Image stabilization helps a lot. Now for the cons: The battery life is 1 hour. When I travel I definitely need an extra battery. Another…