Sony HDR-SR7 First Impressions Reviewby Michael PerlmanPublished on May 23, 2007 1:55 PM 
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Other Features
Smooth Slow Record- This feature is awesome. Instead of having to play with slow speeds in post production, you can use Smooth Slow Record, which allows you to record three seconds of footage and play it back in 12 seconds. How does it work? The number of recorded frames per second quadruples to 240fps, providing a seamless, fluid, true movement. Jumping has never looked so cool. However, this feature will not work for spur-of-the-moment shots, as you have to dig around in the menu to activate it.
Dual Record- With dual record, you can snap a digital still image up to 4.6MP while recording in HD video mode directly to a MemoryStick PRO Duo.
Tele Macro- Tele macro comes in handy when you need to shoot a close-up but don’t need a shadow being cast over your subject. The subject will be focused while the background will remain unfocused, enabling the subject to stand out.
Super NightShot- In NightShot mode, the shutter speed is adjusted to accommodate shooting in total darkness (0 lux) up to 10 feet away. Of course, everything looks UFO green.
Picture Effects- Record your footage in the following filters: sepia, black and white, and pastel. That’s all, folks.
Faders- If you want an in-camera cinematic experience, then use faders. When record start or stop is pressed, the picture will fade in and out. Choose between black and white.
x.v. Color- While x.v. color sounds great, allowing the opportunity to record HD and standard definition footage with nearly twice as many viewable colors (1.8x), there are only a few monitors on the market that support this feature—and they’re not cheap. Sony’s being crafty here with another marketing add-on to woo families across the world.