Sony HDR-CX7 AVCHD Camcorder CX7 Sony Electronics, Inc. 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656 http://sonystyle.com Tapeless Entertainment by Brandon Pinard The HDR-CX7 is the first Sony camcorder to record AVCHD video directly to Sony’s Memory Stick PRO Duo. The CX7 is very small and fits in one hand easily. With a collection of other features, like its 1/2.9" ClearVid CMOS sensor and dual record mode, the HDR-CX7 unveils a new type of camcorder functionality. page 1 of 5 www.videomaker.
Sony HDR-CX7 AVCHD Camcorder Fly-by The HDR-CX7 is a stealthy-looking Handycam that is not much bigger than a 12-oz. soda can. It has a solid enough weight to provide for some handheld shooting stability, and it takes 4.6-megapixel still images while simultaneously recording video. The CX7 is equipped with Sony’s Super Steadyshot optical image stabilization system, which minimizes the unwanted vibrations of handheld shooting. Many of the CX7’s features reside in the touch screen navigation menu on the 2.
Sony HDR-CX7 AVCHD Camcorder The 10x optical zoom rocker is located on the top rear of the camcorder, right in front of the on/off switch, which also changes the camcorder from video to still mode. There is a Photo button present between the zoom rocker and the on/off dial. This button can capture a still image while the CX7 is recording video in either high definition or standard definition. The CX7 can capture a digital still image of 6.1 megapixels in photo mode.
Sony HDR-CX7 AVCHD Camcorder Audio The CX7 comes equipped with a built-in 5.1-channel onboard microphone. We tested the CX7’s onboard microphone in a variety of sound scenarios, from a quiet golf course to a crowded baby shower party. We were pleased with the overall performance of this camcorder’s built-in mic. Even at very close range, semi-loud voices were not very muffled or distorted.
Sony HDR-CX7 AVCHD Camcorder • • • • • Strengths Record AVCHD to memory stick Capture stills while recording video Smooth Slow Record mode Compact and lightweight High-quality HD video with accurate color Weaknesses Tapeless Revolution The HDR-CX7 is the first AVCHD camcorder to record to a Memory Stick. The Memory Sticks we used were each 1GB and stored 7 minutes of HD video.