For the first time, record High Definition directly to Memory Stick PRO Duo media card. The HDR-CX7 includes a professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens and Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization, so you can capture the detail and clarity of high definition. Plus, you can take still images and video at the same time, all with exceptional battery life so you're sure to capture every moment.
- small and compact
- the CX7's audio shines. It was able to create a surround sound effect when a
flight flew above me when I was shooting. That made the recording feel more
realistic.
- CX7 definitely has the advantage of not having a motor running close to it
like the tape based models have.
- The digital pictures are also of decent quality. I would say as good as any
compact 4 to 5+ MP cameras out there.
- Sony did a wonderful job with the design of this camcorder and it's great they
didn't skip on active shoe that can be used to attach external video light/flash
and microphone.
Cons
- The DV Tape capture is a nightmare
process. Takes forever to capture to PC,
edit and burn DVD.
- No viewfinder
- OIS not effective enough
- Spartan manual controls.
Features
- Record high-definition (AVCHD) video direct to Memory Stick PRO Duo media cards
- 1/2.9-inch ClearVid CMOS sensor; Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens
- 2.7-inch widescreen hybrid touch-panel Clear Photo LCD Plus display
- Simultaneous video and 4.6-megapixel still image capture
- Easy one-touch disc-burn; Handycam Station included
Commentary
The compact size of this camcorder combined with its miniscule recording media make the HDR-CX7 high definition Handycam(R) camcorder a joy to use. Ultra-lightweight and easy to carry, it features a professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens and Super SteadyShot(R) optical image stabilization for stunningly sharp high definition video. Its large, 2.7-inch wide Clear Photo LCD Plus display featuring touch panel SwivelScreen(TM)
technology makes it simple to view what
you're recording at almost any angle. Record
and play back both high definition (HD) and
standard definition (SD) video recorded on
standard 3-inch (8cm) DVD media. Optical
stabilization achieves a higher level of
smoothness without the video degradation
that mars some digital stabilization
systems. Shoot ultra-close ups without the
camcorder casting a shadow on your subject
in exceptional still pictures and video with
stunning detail and clarity (1080 lines of
resolution - HD Mode or 530 lines of
horizontal resolution - SD Mode).
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Scott Reviewed on Oct:06:2007
This is my first camcorder and I absolutely won't
trade it for anything else. I agree not having a
viewfinder is a bummer but it all works out in the
end.
For the first time, record High Definition directly to Memory Stick PRO Duo media card. The HDR-CX7 includes a professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens and Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization, so you can capture the detail and clarity of high definition. Plus, you can take still images and video at the same time, all with exceptional battery life so you're sure to capture every moment.
9 out of 10