The HDR-HC7 lets you view the world through a professional grade Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens with 10x optical/20x digital zoom and a 1/2.9” ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor. In addition to pristine quality video, you can capture 4.6 megapixel still images while the camcorder is recording video with the dual record mode feature.
Sony HDR-HC7 Specifications:
- 3.2 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor
- Switchable HD/DV Format Recording
- Real-Time HD Codec Engine
- x.v.Color
- 10X Optical/20X Digital Zoom
- Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens
- 2.7” Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel Clear Photo™ LCD Plus Display2 (211K Pixels)
- Smooth Slow Record
- Memory Stick Duo™ Media Slot3
- Dual Record
- Super SteadyShot® (Optical) Image Stabilization System
- Cinematic Mode
- i.LINK® Interface4
- Tele Macro Function
- Active Interface Shoe
Short Review:
1/2.9” ClearVid CMOS Sensor provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (1080 lines of resolution, HD mode or 530 lines of horizontal resolution, SD mode) and still image performance (6.1 megapixels). Unlike traditional CCD imagers, CMOS sensors require less power, providing better battery performance.
The HDR-HC7 is capable of recording and playing back both high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) video recorded on a standard MiniDV cassette.
Perfect for creating your own movie masterpieces, the HDR-HC7 cinematic mode lends a 24 frame film-like effect to your recordings.
The HDR-HC7 features an easily-navigable touch-screen interface and even has a beginner’s guide built into the camcorder for amateur users. For more advanced users, there are manual controls sufficient enough for the average person who likes to fiddle with the settings.
External Reviews:
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