Sony HDR-FX7 3-CMOS Sensor HDV High-Definition Handycam Camcorder with 20x Optical Zoom
- Record and play back HDV 1080i video; switchable recording in standard definition
- ClearVid CMOS sensor; 20x optical zoom
- Wide 3.5-inch Hybrid Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD Plus display
- Capture 1.2-megapixel stills to Memory Stick Duo
- Professional 62mm Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens
Product Description
Shoot like a pro with the HDR-FX7 High Definition Handycam(R) camcorder. Capture amazing video and still images in high definition with the first HDV 1080i 3 CMOS sensor consumer-level camcorder and player in the world. The three – 1/4″ ClearVID CMOS Sensors provide stunning detail and precision, while a 20x Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Lens maintains image clarity. Since the HDR-FX7 records video in high-definition, you can dual record still images at the same time. So no matter what the occasion, the HDR-FX7 is the perfect camcorder for the situation. A Sony developed Real Time MPEG Encode/Decode system with reduced energy consumption and compact size to fit inside a personal camcorder. This provides efficient MPEG2 compression, and recording and playback of clear HD images at the same bit rate of the DV format, so that High Definition video can be recorded on the same cassettes as are used for MiniDV recording. From the authority in lens technology, the Carl… More >>
Sony HDR-FX7 3-CMOS Sensor HDV High-Definition Handycam Camcorder with 20x Optical Zoom
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5 comments
Bill Smith on November 30, 2009 at 1:25 am
The video I have shot so for has been outstanding. I have tried it in the Hd and normal Dv and both have been crisp and clear.
Martin Tichy on November 30, 2009 at 2:07 am
This is a very easy to use and high end video camera from Sony. The 20x optical zoom is amazing and works great in the outdoors. This HDV is a very nice step up from my DCr-Vx2100 that I have been using for 4+ years. Just hope it can handle the outdoors… I am very happy.
R. hall on November 30, 2009 at 4:08 am
Canon VIXIA HF10 Flash Memory High Definition Camcorder with 16 GB Internal Flash Memory and 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom[[ASIN:B0017NYOWY Panasonic AG-HMC70PJ AVCHD 3CCD Flash Memory Professional Camcorder with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom Sony HDR-SR11 10.2-MP 60GB High Definition Hard Drive Handycam Camcorder with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom]]. These are the three Cameras I bought and returned before settling on the Sony HDR-FX7. The runner up was the Panasonic. This camera has outstanding picture quality outdoors. It has reasonably good picture quality indoors in low light. It doesn’t have XLR inputs, but the standard mic is considerably better than the standard mic on the Panasonic. I like the size( about the size of two hand-held camcorders which is not easy to find in the pro-sumer style cameras) and ease of use. I like the video quality. I would like to have a built in light or supplied light for the price of this camera. I would also prefer tapeless recording, but you have to spend an extra $1000-1500 to get tapeless in this size camera. 5 stars if it was tapeless for the same price.
Hosny A. Mohamed on November 30, 2009 at 5:20 am
This product was for my journalist friend in South America. The packaging was very professional, received earlier than expected and my friend lives it.
BB Producer on November 30, 2009 at 8:08 am
I researched many cameras & kept coming back to this one. I loved my old Sony TRV-30 but it was time for an upgrade.
The camera is easy to use. Probably larger than you think but for high quality pro-sumer or low to mid end corporate this camera is perfect size.
I loved the Super SteadyShot Optical Stabilization System – truly this feature is a must. Camera can get a bit heavy after holding it up alot…it’s not a on-the-shoulder camera so the SteadyShot is a must.
Haven’t seen the results of HD on MiniDV tapes yet but the transition between 4:3 & 16:9 and SD & HD appears to be simple.
Also, haven’t tried the movie quality features yet either but I’m in it for corporate shooting so it’s not a make or break for me.
The custom pre-sets you can set up are a nice feature.
Great camera for the price.