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Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars) - Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 19 reviews all user reviews
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: HDRHC7
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CNET editors' review
Sony Handycam HDR-HC7
price range: $889.95 - $1,599.55
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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- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 19 reviews
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65 out of 65 people found this review helpful
"Remarkable - Not perfect but close."
by PrestigeV on March 4, 2007
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16 out of 16 people found this review helpful
by AlbertW on April 1, 2007
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14 out of 14 people found this review helpful
"Initial Review- Very Impressive"
by awm17 on February 4, 2007
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8 out of 8 people found this review helpful
"Excellent HD video but lots of caveats"
by motorcom on July 5, 2007
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7 out of 7 people found this review helpful
"worth the money if u pay less than retail"
by carbonell2 on April 6, 2007
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Specifications
- 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
Product series
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Price: $889.95 - $1,599.55
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Camcorder, 10 x, Mini DV (HDV)
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Price: $1,199.99
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Camcorder, 10 x, Mini DV (HDV)
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.sonystyle.com
- Address: 16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA. 92127
- Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790
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