Sony Handycam HDR-CX7

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"Amazing video quality. Great for beginners."

by berden36 on December 9, 2008

Pros: great video, nice bundle, easy to use

Cons: wind filter is a hindrance, but not cripling. boot up time is slow, a standby feature would be nice for reserving battery without having to pwr off.
Summary: I'v been rely on cnet's editor reviews and consumer reviews when it comes to researching electronics. I value this cause, and therefore it's time for me to contribute.

I was relucant to buy the CX7 because of the pro duo memory stick it recorded to. I was holding out for the 100 gig high def model. I didn't want to worry about having enough space to record a long event, and I wasn't sure how the quality would be on the duo sticks.

I was perusing Best Buy and couldn't help but notice the clearance price on the HDR-CX7 camcorder. They were closing out their supply,making room for the new model. The price was just under 500 and it was an impulse buy.

I have no regrets. I love this camcorder mainly for its video quality. It is a consumer product, not meant for professional use, so if you don't mind the on screen controls for auto focusing, setting the exposure etc, then it shouldn't bother you. If you want all the manual focusing mic input etc, then you should look at the EX1, the camera I do long to have :)

The 6.1 mp photos it takes, in my humble opinion is just an added feature. I didn't buy this camcorder with taking still shots in mind, however it delivers very nice on that front as well.

If you are considering this as a gift to yourself or someone else, you can't go wrong. Go for it.

btw - I use sony Vegas to edit the videos I take with this camcorder. It works wonderful. here's a video i made with this camera: http://vimeo.com/2420505

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