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Sony Handycam HDR-HC7 camcorder
Sony Handycam HDR-HC7
 
 
 
 
 
Last updated on 05/20/13 07:46:59
 
 
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• High Definition • Mini DV (HDV) • ClearVid CMOS Optical Sensor • Optical (Super Steady Shot) Image Stabilizer • 2.2 Mpix Video Resolution • Widescreen • LCD Viewfinder
 
 
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EXPERT REVIEWS (15)
 
Published
Jun 28, 2007
Editor Rating
4.0/5
Sony HDR-HC7 review | from TechRadar's expert reviews of Camcorders
Great connectivity Impressive HD quality...Lacks 25P...Good all-round value for money for the first time buyer or upgrader...Some users will like the touch-screen controls, although it's not such a good thing when recording...The HC7 is an excellent camcorder for anyone looking for comprehensive connectivity and ease of use, not to mention very good full-spec HD shooting......
Published
Jun 24, 2007
Editor Rating
7.0/10
Sony HDR-HC7 Review | Digital Trends
Excellent HDV video; optical image stabilization; good ergonomics...No 24p Cinema mode; confusing menus...The new Sony HDV HDR-HC7 has a 3.2MP ClearVid CMOS imager, optical image stabilization and lots of other goodies...The new Sony HDV HDR-HC7 has a 3.2MP ClearVid CMOS imager, optical image stabilization and lots of other goodies...The HDR-HC7...
Published
Mar 30, 2007
Editor Rating
4.0/5
Sony Handycam HDR-HC7 Overview & User Reviews - Digital Camcorders - CNET Reviews
Excellent video and performance; satisfying photo quality; a decent set of manual controls for the target audience; bundled FireWire cable....Annoying touch screen interface....However, even if you're not quite ready to plunk down that much cash for a TV, the more modestly priced HC7 will still deliver a great home movie experience...though the HC7 can record it, no device can display...
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USER REVIEWS (34)
 
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88 user reviews
 
(3.9 out of 5)
Average rating
from 48
reviews
4.1/5
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Sony HDR-HC7 6.1MP MiniDV High Definition Camcorder...
"The stills look very good to me so far, but I've only taken about 20 and viewed them on the TV..."

"this struck me as being about 10-15% bigger overall than the HC90..."

"But I can say I noticed nothing in the footage so far that I'd call noise, so my decision to go with the tape and HDV format looks very good to me right now..."

Average rating
from 21
reviews
3.6/5
Sony Handycam HDR-HC7 prices and availability - CNET Shopper
"If you've ever watched an HD football game on CBS (they broadcast in 1080i) on a really good HD set you'll get an idea of how good the picture quality looks from this camera..."

"I never had anything but raves for the color performance and accuracy of the HC1 but I'm all for more of a good thing..."

"These pics are back to 1.3 megapixels but you'd be amazed how really good they look..."

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Average rating
from 5
reviews
2.4/5
Sony HDR-HC7 6.1MP MiniDV High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom : Electronics...
"After numerous months of searching, it was down to this and the Canon HV20..."

"So yeah, I cannot recommend this product..."

"I loved this camera and always will, because it's picture is often as good as my XHA1, and the slow-motion burst feature is great, although lacks clarity..."

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Published
Feb 5, 2007
 
 
Sony HDR-HC7E - reviews - Digital Video - Digital Video Cameras & Camcorders - Good...
Sony's HDR-HC7E is just such a model, and although it delivers great image quality, its price may put it out of the range of casual users, whilst its limited zoom makes it slightly unsuitable for a lot of high level amateur use...The HDR-HC7E is pricey, but its impressive image quality makes it an attractive choice for those who can afford it...
Published
Mar 19, 2007
 
 
Performance - Sony HDR-HC7 Camcorder Review - HDV
Even against the HD camcorders we’ve seen so far, the HC7 looked very good...There are controls included for increasing and decreasing the sharpening, but we found that a sharpness bump only served to hurt the overall image quality, increasing the amount of haloing along high contrast borders and boosting the general levels of noise...The HDR-HC7, along with the HDR-UX7...
Published
May 10, 2007
 
 
Quick Review Camcorders: Sony HDR-HC7 - HDV Camcorders - Sony Camcorders - Camcorder...
The HC7 is equipped with a 1/2.9” ClearVID CMOS sensor, which is found on most of Sony’s top-end consumer camcorders...The Canon HV20 did not produce quite such a bad image in low light, and blew the HC7 out of the water...Aside from our low light qualms, the HC7 is exceptionally user friendly—if you’re a fan of touch screen menus...In addition, the...
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Published
Mar 23, 2007
 
 
Sony HDR-HC7 Camcorder Review at FreshDV
The reason is simple, but one that we see frequently repeated in cameras and camcorders...The Sony HDR-HC7 offers both very good automatic controls, as well as a high degree of manual control over the image...
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Sony HDR-HC7 information from Consumer Reports
The Sony HDR-HC7 is a camcorder available from Sony...Consumer Reports recommends that you match the features on a model to the needs you have...Here's our take on some of the specifications and features that are commonly available on camcorder models like the HDR-HC7...Allows the camcorder to fill the frame with far-away objects at the touch of a button...
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Seatool SVH-HC7/HC9 for Sony HDR-HC7 & HC9 Camcorder-Silver [st.svh.hc7.sv] - $1699.00...
Once again, Sony has upped the ante in the compact high definition video camera world with their HDV Handycam HDR-HC7...As HD video continues to gain poplularity in the consumer market, the compact, affordable HC7 is the latest generation of wonder cameras, featureing higher resolution and breathtaking imagery at a very affordable price for both the hobbyist and serious...
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Light & Motion BlueFin HC7 / HC9 Travel Package for Sony HDR-HC7 and HC9
The HD Revolution is marching on with the introduction of the BlueFin HC7...The Bluefin HC7's 3.5" monitor back provides a high-resultion image in a convenient location...Convenient Fingertip Controls - Smart Grip Handles put important functions where you need them, at your fingertips...
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Published
Jan 8, 2007
 
 
New SONY HDV Camcorders HDR-HC7E and HDR-HC5E - digideep.com :: underwater housings...
The HC5E and HC7E benefit from the latest generation of Sony H-Series InfoLITHIUM battery technology that extends shooting STAMINA up to 7 hours (HC5E, with optional battery) from a single charge...Other features common to both models include HDV/DV switchable recording, backward compatibility with DV archives and Dual Rec function for simultaneous capture of high resolution still images...
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Published
Nov 5, 2008
 
 
Sony Camcorder (HDR-HC7) - Buy or Sell
Sony's Super SteadyShot optical technology and Super NightShot feature help the HDR-HC7 capture the highest quality high-definition video possible on a MiniDV cassette...The HDR-HC7’s still image capture mode takes photos up to 6.1 megapixels, and up to 4.6 megapixels while recording video...This provides a more accurate and vivid color range, for a more...
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Published
May 1, 2007
 
 
Sony HDR-HC7 Expert Reviews | Camcorders Expert ratings - Kelkoo
If you're looking for a great deal on the Sony HDR-HC7 camcorder, we can help...It's easy to find further information for the Sony HDR-HC7 on our web site...
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Published
Feb 5, 2007
 
 
Sony HDR-HC7* (MiniDV) : Gear's Quick Guide to 15 HD Camcorders
Similar to the HDR-UX7, the HDR-HC7 offers a significant upgrade from its recent predecessors in that it features a larger, higher resolution sensor, larger still photos, optical image stabilization (vs...Priced at $1,399, these upgrades will cost you $400 more than the HDR-HC5, but being MiniDV/HDV-based and containing the larger sensor, the HDR-UX7 may provide the...
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Average rating
from 4
reviews
4.3/5
Reviews for Sony Handycam HDR-HC7 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CMOS at PriceGrabber
"On a conventional tv the video is still very good, comparable to a good DVD..."

"If you are looking for an HD camcorder with solid features and beautiful video performance, this is a good buy..."

"I highly recommend it as a step into HD-quality home videos..."

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Average rating
from 3
reviews
4.3/5
Sony HDR-HC7 Review | Digital Trends
"I finally got mine in the mail last week and like it so far..."

"Sent in for repair and awaiting return..."

"There seems to be no mention of this in the manual..."

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Average rating
from 2
reviews
5.0/5
Sony Handycam HDR-HC7E High Definition Camcorder Product Reviews and Price Comparison...
"Film quality is very good in light or low light..."

"My bad, but should have gotten a hard drive or sd card version Summary: The Sony Handycam HDR-HC7 camcorder is the best I have owned..."

"The quality of the image that is recorded on here is by far the best out there..."

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Average rating
from 1
reviews
5.0/5
Sony Handycam HDR-HC7E Reviews - Digital Camcorders | dooyoo.co.uk
"Clear video with great colour, fantastic HD quality No lens cap supplied I use this product for my everyday work over at Geekanoids..."

"The Sony HDR-HC7E is a very solidly built camera..."

"Sony are known for doing this very well, giving the consumer loads of features, but for me, the pro-consumer use was very important, ease of use, and high quality results..."

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Average rating
from 1
reviews
4.0/5
Sony HDR-HC7 DV Camcorder - Reviews & Prices @ Yahoo! Shopping
"Information about prices, products, services and merchants is provided by third parties and is for informational purposes only..."

"Yahoo! does not represent or warrant the accuracy or reliability of the information, and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use..."

"Super SteadyShot technology and the Super..."

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Average rating
from 1
reviews
4.0/5
Sony HDR-HC7 High-definition Mini DV digital camcorder at Crutchfield.com
"This is a very good camcorder, looks and behaves like a Sony..."

"I had several Sony cameras over the years and now I return to Sony after a Canon..."

"Anyhow I would recommend this camcorder to anybody..."

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Amazon.com: sony hdr-hc7
Sony HDR-HC7 6.1MP MiniDV High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom by Sony. 1 new from $1,378.99. 14 used from $319.00 . See newer model of this item...
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Hdr-Hc7 - 38 results like SONY Handycam HDR-CX220/S Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - Exmor R CMOS - Full HD - Silver - 16:9 - 2.3 Megapixel Image - 2.2 Megapixel Video ...
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