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Sony Handycam HDR-HC7

  • Manufacturer:Sony
  • Part Number:HDRHC7

General

  • Product Type Camcorder
  • Digital Zoom 20 x
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/2.9 in
  • Optical Sensor Type ClearVid CMOS
  • Min Illumination 0 lux
  • Digital Video Format MPEG-2
  • Special Effects Sepia , Still , Trail , Mosaic , Pastel , Monotone , Skintone , Cinematic , Old Movie , Flash Motion , Negative Art , Solarization
  • Image Stabilizer Optical (Super Steady Shot)
  • Digital Scene Transition Black fader , White fader , Mosaic fader , Monotone fader
  • Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/500 sec
  • Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
  • Shooting Programs Beach , Candle , Sunset , Sunrise , Fireworks , Landscape , Spotlight , Portrait mode , Sports lesson
  • White Balance Custom , Presets , Automatic
  • White Balance Presets Indoor , Outdoor
  • Exposure Modes Program Automatic
  • Camera Flash Built-in flash
  • Widescreen Video Capture Yes

Main Features

  • Camcorder Sensor Resolution 3.2 megapixels
  • Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 2.2 megapixels
  • Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 3 megapixels
  • Camcorder Interpolated Still Resolution 6.1 megapixels
  • Color Support Color
  • Still Image Format JPEG
  • Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
  • TV Tuner None

Memory / Storage

  • Floppy Drive None
  • Image Storage JPEG 2848 x 2136
  • Media Type Mini DV (HDV)
  • Recording Speed LP , SP

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 5.4 mm - 54 mm - F/1.8-2.9
  • Focal Length 5.4 mm - 54 mm
  • Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.9
  • Optical Zoom 10 x
  • Lens system type Zoom lens
  • Min focal length 5.4 mm
  • Max focal length 54 mm
  • Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
  • Filter Size 37 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Manual , Automatic
  • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type LCD
  • Viewfinder Resolution 123,000 pixels

Display

  • Type LCD display - 2.7 in - Color

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Built-in

Connections

  • Connector Type IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) , Control-L (LANC) , Composite video/audio output , USB , Component video output , Headphones , Microphone , HDMI
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo

Audio Input

  • Audio input type Microphone
  • Microphone type Built-in
  • Microphone Operation Mode Stereo

Miscellaneous

  • Carrying Case None
  • Cables Included A/V cable , Component video cable , USB cable , IEEE 1394 cable

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter - External

Battery

  • Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Labor - 90 days , Limited warranty - Parts - 1 year

Viewfinder / Display

  • Display Form Factor Rotating
  • Display Format 211,000 pixels
  • Viewfinder Color Support Color

Physical Characteristics

  • Width 3.2 in
  • Depth 5.4 in
  • Height 3.2 in
  • Weight 1.5 lbs

Where to buy

Sony Handycam HDR-HC7: $799.95 - $1,599.55
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$1,599.55 Yes 5.0 star rating
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$799.95 Yes 5.0 star rating

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