The Sony Handycam DCRSX40 is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. The 60x optical and 2000x digital zooms let you get right up and personal without moving a step. By using the 60x optical zoom you get closer, tighter shots, while the digital zoom interpolation gets clearer, less distorted images from far away. The built-in zoom microphone focuses audio recording on your subjects with the camera's zoom lens, helping memories ring true with clear dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds. Featuring a 4GB embedded memory record and storage of up to 2 hours and 55 minutes of video (using LP mode). It also use handy removable memory such as Memory Stick Duo™ or Memory Stick Pro Duo™ media to record more video.

Features
Flash drive digital camcorder
60x optical zoom and 2000x digital zoom
2.7" LCD display
Touch panel
Supports SD (MPEG2) formats
Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FH30)

The 2.7" LCD screen gives you exceptional clarity and provides you with sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles and has a convenient touch panel that allows easy access to the menu and additional functions such as spot focus and metering. Easy-to-use; to turn on the camcorder all you have to do is open the LCD display. The DCRSR47 features a professional quality lens specifically designed for compact digital camcorders; the lens helps it maintain sharpness and contrast of your images. It also comes with SteadyShot™ image stabilization to reduce the blur of hand-shake or fast moving objects.

Price: $159.96 (only available online)

http://www.thesource.ca/estore/produ...roduct=1612138

Although this is a demo unit, it comes with a full manufacturer's warranty. The Source website indicates it may have damaged packaging.

Comparative Prices:
Staples: 269.97

Note: this is an older model, released last year. It's since been replaced by the DCR SX44