Sony HDR-CX7 First Impressions Camcorder Review

by John Neely
Published on May 21, 2007 3:30 PM

Intro Performance
Format Tour
Auto / Manual Controls
Still Features
Handling and Use Audio / Playback / Connectivity
Other Features Comparisons / Conclusion
Specs and Ratings  
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Still Features
Although we were not able to test the quality of still photos captured by the HDR-CX7 (Specs, Recent News, $1199), we expect them to be quite good. Still photos, like video, are captured to the Memory Stick PRO Duo card in resolutions as high as 6.1MP (2848 x 2136, in 4:3 aspect ratio) in still photo mode. In addition, the camcorder can record 4.6MP (2848 x 1602, in 16:9) photos during active video recording, with options for 3.1MP (2048 x 1536, in 4:3), and VGA (640 x 480, in 4:3) also available.

The same manual and automatic controls available during video recording can be used for still photo capture, and the built-in flash offers an illumination option in low light.

 

 

 



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