Sony HDR-UX7 First Impressions Camcorder Review

by Matt Culler
Published on Jan 10, 2007 3:00 PM

Intro Performance
Format Tour
Auto / Manual Controls
Still Features
Handling and Use Audio / Playback / Connectivity
Other Features Comparisons / Conclusion
   
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The MemoryStick Duo port is located in the LCD cavity.

   
Still Features
Sony is pushing this camcorder and the HDR-HC7 (Review, Specs, Recent News, $1128.56) as hybrids adept at taking the best still photos to date, thanks to their large CMOS sensors. Like the HDR-HC7, the HDR-UX7’s specifications lists its stills resolutions as being up to 6.1MP. Other sizes include: 4.6MP, 3.1MP, and 0.3MP. Unfortunately, also like the HDR-HC7, the HDR-UX7 doesn’t provide pixel measurements for these sizes. We do know that the 4.6MP stills are widescreen, while the other sizes are all standard 4:3 aspect.
 
6.1 MP is an impressive resolution on paper, and if color has also improved over the lackluster tones of the UX1 (Review, Specs, Recent News, $729.95)’s stills, the hybrid abilities of the UX7 may be worthy selling points. Keep an eye on our full review of this camcorder where we will thoroughly evaluate its stills.
 
All of the manual controls available in video recording modes are available in still capture mode including AE shift, WB shift, exposure, and focus. Unfortunately, as the HDR-UX7 does not include manual shutter speed control for video capture, still photo mode also lacks this option. Shutter speed adjustment to both video and still images is available on the HDR-HC7.
 
Stills are recorded to MemoryStick Duo and PRO Duo cards.



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