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Unlike the HG21, the HV40 can record to miniDV tape which many users still prefer. They will even play back Sony HDV 24p tapes, which the Sony Z7U can create.
The HV40 features a 2.96 megapixel full HD CMOS sensor with a 10x Image Stabilized optical zoom lens. It records full HD (1920 X 1080) video output to HDV tape and still photos to miniSD cards. Standard recording mode is 30p, but it does have a 24p optional mode.
The HV40 has a 2.7" LCD screen and HDMI connection port. Also, a top mounted accessory shoe can accept a light or shotgun microphone. It is capable (if anyone wants to) of taking 3 megapixel still shots.

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*You can’t control both shutterspeed and aperture at the same time. One or the other will always be auto, but you can lock exposure.
*AV Cables available upon request.
LensRentals.com offers rentals ranging in length from 4 to 90 days. The shopping cart will automatically update the quoted price as you adjust the length of your rental. Our most common rental periods are shown below:
| Rental Period | Waiver Price | Rental Price | Total Price | Approximate Day Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 days | $11.25 | $57.75 | $69.00 | $17.25 |
| 7 days | $15.00 | $77.00 | $92.00 | $13.14 |
| 10 days | $20.25 | $104.00 | $124.25 | $12.43 |
| 14 days | $26.25 | $134.75 | $161.00 | $11.50 |
| 21 days | $35.25 | $181.00 | $216.25 | $10.30 |
| 30 days | $44.25 | $227.25 | $271.50 | $9.05 |
| 45 days | $57.75 | $296.50 | $354.25 | $7.87 |
| 60 days | $67.50 | $346.50 | $414.00 | $6.90 |
| 90 days | $87.00 | $446.50 | $533.50 | $5.93 |
| Rental Period | Rental Price | Approximate Day Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days | $57.75 | $14.44 |
| 7 days | $77.00 | $11.00 |
| 10 days | $104.00 | $10.40 |
| 14 days | $134.75 | $9.63 |
| 21 days | $181.00 | $8.62 |
| 30 days | $227.25 | $7.58 |
| 45 days | $296.50 | $6.59 |
| 60 days | $346.50 | $5.78 |
| 90 days | $446.50 | $4.96 |
LensRentals.com ships via the appropriate FedEx service necessary to have your rental arrive on the date selected. Return shipping is included in the shipping price, and we include a prepaid return label with your order - all you need to do is bring it to a FedEx drop-off location when your rental is complete. If you prefer UPS shipping, you can select it during the checkout process for about 10% more.
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