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Sony Handycam HDR-CX7 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CMOS - SD

16:9 - 3 Megapixel Image - 1.7 Megapixel Video - AVCHD - 10x Optical Zoom - 20x Digital Zoom - Optical IS - SD - MPN: HDRCX7

Product Details of Sony Handycam HDR-CX7 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CMOS - SD

Description

For the first time ever, record high definition directly to Memory Stick PRO Duo media. The compact size of this camcorder combined with its miniscule recording media make the HDR-CX7 high definition Handycam 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 optical image stabilization for stunningly sharp high definition video. Plus, its large, 2.7 wide Clear Photo LCD Plus display featuring touch panel SwivelScreen technology makes it simple to view what you're recording at almost any angle.

Summary

Product Title: Sony Handycam HDR-CX7 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CMOS - SD

Manufacturer: Sony

Power Score: 4.4 | 8 Reviews

Reviews on Sony Handycam HDR-CX7 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CMOS - SD

  • 5
  By member: jazt - May 17, 2008

CX7

Strengths: small size, ease of operation,quality of photos, functionality

Weakness: hard to find memory sticks greater than 4 gig. could come with a hdmi cable & a usb port on the camera

I have had many cameras and camcorders over the years. This unit is the top shelf. It looks great, feels great and even better it works great. I have tried some tough to focus conditions and it has performed extremely well. I plan on taking it to Lake Louise next week and Australia later this year, I don't think I will be disappointed.

  • 4
  By member: milinshah - Apr 30, 2008

Awesome Picture Quality.. Poor in low light..

Strengths: - Awesome video quality - Looks beautiful - Light weight and compact (Fit in my pant pocket easily) - Decent Battery Life - Works perfectly with Mac iLife 08 (Although iLife gave me a warning that

Weakness: - Grainy picture under low light conditions - Doesnt do 1080 @24p (haven't had the opportunity to compare the quality of video between this model and other HD camcorder - Memory Stick is expensive..

Pro's - Awesome video quality - Looks beautiful - Light weight and compact (Fit in my pant pocket easily) - Decent Battery Life - Works perfectly with Mac iLife 08 (Although iLife gave me a warning that I may lose quality) - My PS3 recognized the Memory stick easily, and was able to watch raw footage instantly Cons - Grainy picture under low light conditions - Doesnt do 1080 @24p (haven't had the...

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  • 5
  By member: davelin - Feb 21, 2008

HD recording to flash memory card is the best way to...

Strengths: Records to flash memory card (Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo). Sharp 1080p recording. Best looking camcorder on the market (small size, dark black casing). Takes 6.1 megapixel still photos.

Weakness: Unconfirmed if memory stick capacity can exceed 4GB (or 30 minutes at 1080p resolution). Low light resolution and contrast could be better. Point-and-shoot focus cuts out some user configurability.

I LOVE THIS CAMCORDER. I've been waiting for years for someone to come out with a camcorder that combined HD-resolution with memory card recording. While hard disk recording may be equally convenient for home video editing and burning to DVD or BluRay discs, the simplicity of pulling out the memory card and popping it into your PC for transferring and editing is truly an understated luxury. Not...

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  • 5
  By member: kitchin - Jan 17, 2008

Very happy with purchase

Strengths: small6.1 megapixels still with pretty quick capturegood pictureeasy to usegood price

Weakness: memory sticks keep giving me an error --- could be me --- have not figured it out yet.

I am very happy with my new camera. I had an old sony camcorder from 2003 and an old HP camera. I can now just use my new camera because it is better than both.

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  • 4.0
  cnet.com - Aug 9, 2007

Sony Handycam HDR-CX7

THE GOOD: Excellent video and performance; impressive still photos for a camcorder; adequate manual controls; docking station included. THE BAD: No wind filter; USB on dock only, not on camcorder; doesnt include Mini HDMI cable; no viewfinder. THE BOTTOM LINE: As the flash-memory-based equivalent of the HDR-SR7, the Sony Handycam HDR-CX7 serves up the same pleasing performance and quality as its...

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  • 3.0
  reviewgist.com - Jan 24, 2010

Best Sony Camcorder with Price Under $1000

Video is Average according to 13 Camcorder experts. -- "Excellent video and performance."-reviews.cnet.com -- "very nice video"-review.zdnet.com -- "does produce very nice video"-reviews.cnet.com Read more to find expert opinions on more features like Optics, Battery, Interface, etc.

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  • 4.2
  testseek.com - Oct 22, 2008

Sony HDR-CX7

Testseek.com has collected 9 expert reviews for Sony HDR-CX7 and the average expert rating is 84 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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  • 4.5
  videomaker.com - Nov 30, -0001

Sony Handycam HDR-CX7 AVCHD Camcorder

The HDR-CX7 is the first Sony camcorder to record AVCHD video directly to Sony's Memory Stick PRO Duo. The CX7 is very small and fits in one hand easily. With a collection of other features, like its 1/2.9" ClearVid CMOS sensor and dual record mode, the HDR-CX7 unveils a new type of camcorder functionality. <p>Click below to read the complete review and find out what the experts at Videomaker.com...

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