Sony Handycam HDR-UX7

Description: The Sony Handycam HDR-UX7 is a DVD-RW (8 cm), DVD+ R DL (8cm), DVD-R (8cm), and DVD+ RW (8cm)-based, consumer camcorder.Compared to other consumer camcorders on the market, it is expensive at around $1,090.It includes Sony picture motion browser software.

Pros: Has a 3.5-inch viewscreen, which is somewhat larger than some similarly priced camcorders.Also, this camcorder has optical (Super steady shot) stabilization, which is more favorable than some similarly priced camcorders.(While many camcorders have electronic image stabilization, optical stabilization generally produces superior results.)Offers manual focus adjustment, whereas many camcorders have only auto-focus.Weighing a little over a pound without battery or media, this camcorder is reasonably portable.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Built for those who want the perks of a DVD-recordable disc but don't mind the compromises.

Value: In general, this camcorder's features are as expected for this price.

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• Manufacturer: Sony
• Part Number: HDRUX7

• General

• Product Type Camcorder - 1080i
• Digital Zoom 20 x
• Optical Sensor Size 1/2.9"
• Optical Sensor Type ClearVid CMOS
• Min Illumination 0 lux
• Digital Video Format AVCHD, MPEG-2
• Special Effects Sepia, Pastel, Old Movie, Monochrome
• Image Stabilizer Optical (Super Steady Shot)
• Digital Scene Transition Black fader, White fader
• Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
• Max Shutter Speed 1/500 sec
• Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
• Shooting Programs Beach, Candle, Sunset, Sunrise, Fireworks, Landscape, Spotlight, Portrait mode, Sports lesson
• White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
• Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Flash Modes Auto mode
• Widescreen Video Capture Yes

• Main Features

• Camcorder Sensor Resolution 3.2 megapixels
• Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 2.3 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

• Memory / Storage

• Image Storage JPEG 2848 x 2136, JPEG 2848 x 1602, JPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 640 x 480
• Media Type DVD-R (8cm), DVD+RW (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm), DVD+R DL (8cm)

• 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
• Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
• Max focal length 54 mm
• Filter Size 37 mm
• Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

• Additional Features

• Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
• Digital Still Camera Function Yes
• Additional Features PictBridge support, Accessories hot shoe, Touch-screen control, USB 2.0 compatibility, Takes photos while movie recording, Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording
• Remote control Remote control - Infrared
• Software Sony Picture Motion Browser

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type LCD
• Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.27 in
• Viewfinder Resolution 123,000 pixels
• Image Aspect Ratio (camcorders) 16:9

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3.5 in - Color

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in
• Microphone Features Wind noise reduction

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Component video output, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x HDMI output, 1 x S-Video output, 1 x Headphones, 1 x Microphone
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo

• Audio Input

• Audio input type Microphone
• Microphone type Built-in
• Microphone Operation Mode Surround

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included A/V cable, USB cable, Component video cable

• Power

• Power Device Power adapter - External

• Battery

• Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

• Viewfinder / Display

• Display Form Factor Rotating
• Display Format 211,000 pixels
• Viewfinder Color Support Color

• Physical Characteristics

• Width 3.2 in
• Depth 5.3 in
• Height 3.2 in
• Weight 20.8 oz

Sony

Manufacturer profile

• 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