Sony HDR-CX7 AVCHD 6.1MP High Definition Flash Memory Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
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Product 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 minuscule 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.
Feature
- Record high-definition (AVCHD) video direct to Memory Stick PRO Duo media cards
- 1/2.9-inch ClearVid CMOS sensor; Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens
- 2.7-inch widescreen hybrid touch-panel Clear Photo LCD Plus display
- Simultaneous video and 4.6-megapixel still image capture
- Easy one-touch disc-burn; Handycam Station included
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CustomerReviews
Proprietary formatting makes this worthless!
In this day and age, when everyone (except Sony, of course) is moving toward universal standards, I am disgusted to find Sony's camera produces video based on a proprietary formatting. In order to retrieve the video, you must use THEIR software... which SURPRISE!... is only provided in a Windows format. Therefore, as a Mac user I am unable to download the videos to my computer for movie creation. Sure... I can purchase "Parallels" and "windows" for a sum of about $200 more, so I can install their software, but why should I have to install that ridiculous operating system? And there are some extremely contrived work-around processes for me to get the video moved from one format to another, but I have yet to find one that actually works. If you are a Mac user.... DO NOT buy this camera; it's not worth the hassle!
Awesome
It's a great camera.
The only thing I'm still getting used to is the lack of a viewfinder. It's compact, lightweight, and records great quality footage, even with adverse conditions. i.e: Rain, Snow, Fog.
Buy ONE
CMOS Sensor Not Good on Camera
I had the camera for about 6 months of it working excellent. The quality is good, the navigation is good, and the touch focus was especially good. But after about 6 months of having the camera, the CMOS sensor started to cause the camera to have a distorted image. It was as if it had a wavy or shaky image. And it was very noticeable. It does not stay, but the only way to make it stop is by letting the camera rest. At first this only happened occasionally. But now, after dealing with it for about 4 months, it happens all the time, after only using for about 5 minutes. It is very time consuming and I am planning to get a new camera.
Once again, the camera does the job with excellent quality. But with the distorted quality, it takes the job forever.
I LOVE SONY
I had waited two weeks for this camera on Back order from Sony. Couldn't take it anymore and purchased from Amazon. VERY Quick delivery of ONE excellent product. I believe there is a newer version of this camera out now, but this one is ABSOLUTELY the perfect match for my small hands. I love the minimal amount of details and knowledge needed to operate this camcorder and produce optimum videos. The pictures are SO clear and the camera is SO easy to use. I recommend this and ANY other products from Sony.
Ultimate CX7
I like this model. Simple and compact.
Sound and Video quality is damn good.
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