Sony HDR-HC7 6.1MP MiniDV High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
by Sony
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: SonyModel: HDR-HC7
Product features:
- 3-megapixel ClearVid CMOS sensor; choose between HD & DV recording formats
- 6.1-megapixel still image capture; Super SteadyShot image stabilization
- 2.7-inch widescreen Clear Photo LCD Plus
- Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens; 10x optical zoom/20x digital zoom
- Memory Stick Duo media slot
- Pinnacle Studio Ultimate Version 12
- Sony Vegas Movie Studio Platinum 9
- Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9 Platinum Pro Pack
- Adobe Premiere Elements 7
- Roxio Creator 2009
Digital camera reviews of Sony HDR-HC7 6.1MP MiniDV High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
Digital camera Review: Very nice video but questionable reliability
Summary: 3 Stars
I am very pleased with the video quality and the comfortable feel of this HD camcorder. Unfortunately, the camera began to intermittently auto-focus erratically in the third month and failed in the fourth month of use. Sony offers a one year parts and 90 days labor warranty on this camera. The labor charge after 90 days is a flat rate of $249 regardless of the repair required (25% of purchase price). Since I had contacted Sony within in the first 90 days about the auto-focus problem I was able to convince the fourth person I spoke with to waive the labor charge for the failure.
Got the camcorder back from Sony today and the repair ticket states "reconnected power flex". I suppose a connector must have come loose. Hoping that I get several years of use out this camera before any more failures occur...
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Summary of Sony HDR-HC7 6.1MP MiniDV High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
Sony's HDR-HC7 High Definition Handycam(R) Camcorder places the pinnacle of high definition in your hands. It's never been easier to capture the highest quality, high definition video possible on a MiniDV cassette. 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. Take command of your pictures as you manually control focus, exposure, shutter speed, auto exposure shift and white balance shift. View everything you shoot on the 2.7" Touch Panel Swivel Screen. Super SteadyShot(R) technology and the Super NightShot(R) feature will help you capture videos you'll want to share with the world. 2.7 widescreen 16 - 9 hybrid LCD touch panel -- rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles Smooth Slow Record - Increase the frame rate from 60fps to 240fps, capturing smooth slow motion Super SteadyShot(R) compensates for camera shake without compromising picture quality Record an audio track to narrate what is being seen in the video Cinematic Mode adds a frame film-like effect to video -- perfect for creating home movie masterpieces Tele Macro Function handles close-ups without casting a shadow on your subject One-touch wide angle shooting; manual focus; on screen zoom & record buttons Dual Recording - While you record high definition video, you can also capture 2.3 Megapixel still images directly to a Memory Stick(R) Duo (up to 2304 x 1728 resolution) i.LINK (IEEE1394) interface for easy connection to camcorders, digital VTRs, capture cards and PCs Built-in intelligent flash InfoLithium battery with AccuPower(TM) Meter System Manual focus Multilanguage menu Measurements - 3-1/4 x 3-1/4 x 5-1/2 (82 x 82 x 138mm) Weight - 1 lb. 6 oz. (650g) with tape & batteryCamcorders
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