Sony HDR-FX7 3-CMOS Sensor HDV High-Definition Handycam Camcorder with 20x Optical Zoom | 
 enlarge
| Brand: Sony
Category: Photography
Department: Camcorders
List Price: $1,999.00
Buy New: $1,979.95
You Save: $19.05 (1%)
New (10) Used (3) from $1,700.00
Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 1049
Media: Electronics
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 20
Display Size: 3.5
Maximum Focal Length: 78
Minimum Focal Length: 3.9
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7.7
Dimensions (in): 15 x 11.5 x 9
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: HDRFX7
Model: HDR-FX7
UPC: 027242701946
EAN: 0027242701946
ASIN: B000IBDWNS
Release Date: November 2, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
| |
| 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 |
|
| Accessories:
|
| Similar Items:
| |
| 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.
|
| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 20
A Great Bang For Your Buck For Sure April 16, 2010
Nathan Bland (South Carolina)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am in love with this camera! It looks superb! Extremely easy to use! Camera has on board mic which picks up well or you can pickup the Rode VideoMic for it- also you can get a XLR Box if you prefer for these ports. I use the HDV tapes and this camera runs for a long time. Works very well with Sony Vegas... well of course it would, it's Sony. I'm extremely happy! You can see the video quality (though only 720p on youTube) here [...]- The camera records in 1080i but until youTube let's me load those this is all I can show. I love the remote control that comes with it and the lcd screen can flip all the way forward so I can watch it when I am in front of it... which is awesome!
Wow - pro quality at prosumer pricing. April 5, 2010
Daniel J. Lewis (Norristown, PA USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased this for my business to film our CEO's toast for our 40th Anniversary as a firm. The initial results were stunning. With a bit of lighting and a nice backdrop - all of the sudden we were our own little film studio.
This has resulted in the filming of a series of shorts for a viral marketing campaign. It is amazing to see the level of quality that we are able to work with.
Battery life on the original is not the best, but I have not used in a portable fashion for more than a few hours, so the impact has not been a factor in my amazement at the device itself.
The manual iris settings are incredibly flexible and combined with studio lighting - allows you to create a rich filming environment. Even the factory microphone has worked well for us, though using external microphones has been a cinche too. Maybe another small complaint is the lack of an unbalanced mic jack - but at this price point - is to be expected to be absent.
Overall a 4.5 out of 5, so I'll give this device the benefit of a generous rounding to a 5. If you are looking for more than a point-and-shoot HD cam and feel like a budding DP, this is your camera. Enjoy!
Great Camera for the price February 23, 2010
Peter Roger Taylor (Anchorage, AK USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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 7 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
Showing reviews 1-5 of 20
|
|
|
