Reviews of the Sony Handycam HDR-HC7
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CNET Review
The Good: Excellent video and performance; satisfying photo quality; a decent set of manual controls for the target audience; bundled FireWire cable.
The Bad: Annoying touch screen interface.
The Bottom Line: A great HD camcorder for deep-pocketed leisure shooters, as long as you like the Sony Handycam HDR-HC7's touch screen interface.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 86/100. Comparing these reviews to 69236 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 93/100 = Excellent.
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camuser.co.uk
Review Summary: Excels in most areas, but the lack of 25P support is a real let-down when it comes to high-def functionality
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techradar.com
Review Summary: The HC7 is an excellent camcorder for anyone looking for comprehensive connectivity and ease of use, not to mention very good full-spec HD shooting. However, the lack of 25P will deter those users wishing to maximise the potential of large-screen L
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digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: Sony has the widest selection of high-definition camcorders of any manufacturer. At last count they had 12, ranging from $999 to $3,699 USD. The company is touching almost all the high-def...
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: HDRHC7
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 20 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.9 in
- Optical Sensor Type ClearVid CMOS
- Min Illumination 0 lux
- Digital Video Format MPEG-2
- Special Effects Negative Art, Old Movie, Cinematic, Mosaic, Pastel, Sepia, Solarization, Skintone, Flash Motion, Monotone, Still, Trail
- Image Stabilizer Optical (Super Steady Shot)
- Digital Scene Transition White fader, Black fader, Monotone fader, Mosaic fader
- Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/500 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Sunset, Spotlight, Candle, Landscape, Beach, Portrait mode, Sunrise, Sports lesson, Fireworks
- White Balance Custom, Automatic, Presets
- White Balance Presets Outdoor, Indoor
- Exposure Modes Automatic, Program
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 3.2 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 2.2 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 3 megapixels
- Camcorder Interpolated Still Resolution 6.1 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage JPEG 2848 x 2136
- Media Type Mini DV (HDV)
- Recording Speed LP, SP
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 5.4 mm - 54 mm - F/1.8-2.9
- Focal Length 5.4 mm - 54 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.9
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 5.4 mm
- Max focal length 54 mm
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Filter Size 37 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic, Manual
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- DV input Yes
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features Accessories hot shoe, Touch-screen control, PictBridge support
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Sony Picture Motion Browser
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Resolution 123,000 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - 2.7 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type HDMI, Headphones, USB, IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), Control-L (LANC), Microphone, Component video output, Composite video/audio output
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable, IEEE 1394 cable, Component video cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Labor - 90 days, Limited warranty - Parts - 1 year
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 211,000 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Physical Characteristics
- Width 3.2 in
- Depth 5.4 in
- Height 3.2 in
- Weight 1.5 lbs
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