Sony HDR-CX7 Camcorder Review

by David Kender

Published on Sep 10, 2007 10:00 AM
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What’s in the Box?
The Sony HDR-CX7 (Specs, Recent News, $1199) (Review, Specs, Recent News, $882.95) ships with the following items:

-AC Adapter
-Power Cord
-Handycam Station
-Component Cable
-AV Cable
-USB Cable
-Wireless Remote Commander
-Button-type Lithium Battery
-NP-FH60 Rechargeable Battery Pack
-4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Card

This is a pretty full gamut of accessories. The only thing you’ll have to invest in is an extra Memory Stick PRO Duo or two. Another battery wouldn’t hurt, either.

Other Features (4.0)

Picture Effects - Similar to Photoshop filters, Picture effects will alter the look of your recorded video footage. Choose from Monotone, Pastel, and Black and White.

Digital Effect(s) - The HDR-CX7 also includes digital effects—or in this case just one digital effect: Old Movie.

Fader - In order to apply a cinematic touch to your footage, select faders to fade in and out of recorded clips. Choose between black and white.

Backlight Compensation - When a subject in the foreground is underexposed, the BLC (backlight compensation) function increases the exposure to highlight the subject more evenly.

Dual Record- The Dual Record Function enables you to capture 4.6-megapixel stills while recording HD footage.

Super NightShot Infrared System - Sony’s classic Night mode is revamped via the implementation of infrared technology. You’ll still get a grainy image that looks like it came from Mars.

Tele Macro - This pointless feature automatically zooms in on a subject, blurring the background. You can also achieve this effect by using the zoom toggle.

Smooth Slow Record - Hands down, one of the niftiest extra features on a consumer camcorder. Smooth Slow Record captures three seconds of footage at 240 frames per second. The end result is beautifully buttery slow motion.

Battery/Display Info - In order to check up on the status of the battery or recording time information, press and hold the Disp/Batt button in Standby mode. A screen with a colorful bar will appear, indicating the remaining battery life.

 

 

 

 



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