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Sony HDR-FX7 3-CMOS Sensor HDV High-Definition Handycam Camcorder with 20x Optical Zoom | 
| Brand: Sony
Category: Photography
List Price: $1,999.99
Buy New: $1,699.00
as of 3/11/2010 16:57 PST details
You Save: $300.99 (15%)
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Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 744
Media: Electronics
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 20
Display Size: 3.5
Shipping Weight (lbs): 9
Dimensions (in): 15 x 11.5 x 9
MPN: HDRFX7
Model: HDR-FX7
UPC: 027242701946
EAN: 0027242701946
ASIN: B000IBDWNS
Release Date: November 2, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Record and play back HDV 1080i video; switchable recording in standard definition | | • | ClearVid CMOS sensor; 20x optical zoom | | • | Wide 3.5-inch Hybrid Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD Plus display | | • | Capture 1.2-megapixel stills to Memory Stick Duo | | • | Professional 62mm Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Shoot like a pro with the HDR-FX7 High Definition Handycam(R) camcorder. Capture amazing video and still images in high definition with the first HDV 1080i 3 CMOS sensor consumer-level camcorder and player in the world. The three - 1/4" ClearVID CMOS Sensors provide stunning detail and precision, while a 20x Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Lens maintains image clarity. Since the HDR-FX7 records video in high-definition, you can dual record still images at the same time. So no matter what the occasion, the HDR-FX7 is the perfect camcorder for the situation. A Sony developed Real Time MPEG Encode/Decode system with reduced energy consumption and compact size to fit inside a personal camcorder. This provides efficient MPEG2 compression, and recording and playback of clear HD images at the same bit rate of the DV format, so that High Definition video can be recorded on the same cassettes as are used for MiniDV recording. From the authority in lens technology, the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens provides a high-quality 20x optical zoom which maintains image clarity and color while reducing glare and flare. Dual independent zoom and focus rings provide precise and detailed control over the amount of zoom and the overall focus of the image with just a turn of the rings. Fast, intuitive framing when zooming, and finely detailed focusing is easy with the natural "feel" of the rings. Easily adjust the amount of light entering the lens by adjusting exposure brightness in accordance with the iris and gain. The Iris control allows the volume of light to be adjusted (shutter speed and gain are adjustable). Though not small enough to carry with you to Disney, this camcorder opens up new opportunities for serious amateur and semi-professionals to record videos suitable for play on new widescreen HDTV sets. An IEEE1394 iLink port is provided for easy transfer to a PC or Macintosh for professional editing applications.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 18
 Great Camera for the price February 23, 2010
Peter Roger Taylor (Anchorage, AK USA)
This camera has tons of features that I haven't tried yet. I taped a hockey tournament and banquet and found the camera very easy to use. I like the dual zoom feature-the zoom on the side goes slow/fast depending on how far you push the bar. On the handle you can select slow or fast zoom and thats nice for doing music videos as it pans in and out at a fixed rate regardless of how far you push the bar. The sound recording is great but it picks up voices in back of the camera too so I'm going to invest in a directional mic. The viewfinder swivels almost 90 degrees so you can tip the camera almost straight up such as filming the release of balloons. You dont have to bend your head all the way back as you do with fixed viewfinders. All the controls are easy to use with your hand under the grip strap. The lens hood has a built in lens cover which is a nice touch. This camera does the 1080i HD and uses iLink to download to your computer. I use Studio 12 to make my movies but studio 12 requires 2.66 GHz of processing power for HD and I only have 1.8GHz. The camera can convert your HD to standard def with a built-in setting on the iLink screen.
Amazing camcorder January 18, 2010
Nick the photog (Milwaukee, WI)
I used to have a Sony DCR-VX2100, new FX7 is better in everything (well, low light performance almost). Compact, easy to use with excellent picture output. Bought directly from Sony. Do not think - buy and you will be happy!
 a little underwhelmed January 12, 2010
Allen Ashton (pittsburgh pa)
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
i compared this camera on auto with my ux5 shooting the same sunlite scene and to my surprise the consumer grade camera had a brighter picture. in low light the fx7 was dazzeling. but for the difference in price(5 times higher) i send it back to amazon for refund really really surprised amazon service superb
great hd for the price January 9, 2010
gump (missouri)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am filming outdoor hunting with this camera along side the cannon hx-al with a hunting partner, this camera is a lot more portable and easyer to use, the only fall back to this compared to the hx-al is about 10 min. of filming light at the end of the hunt witch is passed shooting hours in missouri. I paid about 1500 less than the other guy for 10 min. of light. picture quality is great and it is easy to transfer to my computer to burn to cd.
 Initially pleased December 23, 2009
T. Forster
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've had the camera for about a month now. Very pleased with the picture quality, the ease of use and durability. I guess time will tell if it was worth the money, but so far I'm happy.
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