Sony Handycam HDR-FX7 - Camcorder - High Definition - 1.12 Mpix - 20 x optical zoom - Carl Zeiss - Mini DV (HDV) - charcoal

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152 User Reviews
 
4.5 out of 5
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4.25 out of 5
 
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High Definition Recording • 20x optical zoom • 3.10 lbs • Mini DV • 3CMOS • 1/4" Sensor
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Most Favorable User Reviews
 
HDR-FX7 by Mr BLUE VIDEO on bhphotovideo.com Aug 10, 2011
5 Stars for this Sony HDR-FX7Im a videoproducer and I will use this full HD to film corporate videos.This is better than my HDR-FX1.The image colors are excellant and the picture quality is even better because this camera can record in HD or mini DVHaven't ...
 
A Great Bang For Your Buck For Sure by Nathan Bland "ByEveryWordOrg" on amazon.com Apr 15, 2010
I am in love with this camera! It looks superb! Extremely easy to use! Camera has on board mic which picks up well or you can pickup the Rode VideoMic for it- also you can get a XLR Box if you prefer for these ports. I use the HDV tapes and this camera ...
 
Great corder if you know what your doing by Damon on newegg.com Aug 26, 2007
The color on this camera is simply amazing! I have even taken "dark" light(at complete night) footage. I simply adjusted the gain in the camera to +9 which kept the noise down. Alot of people say that the FX1 is soo much better in low light, but I ...
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Poor Review by flashfast on cnet.com Feb 15, 2007
Sorry, but a camera being reviewed bt someone who really doesnt know production methods. If you are a serious or aspiring film maker, we all know it is essential to get a seperate sound system set up - this can be done for only a few hundred dollars or ...
 
great camcorder by doctor J on tigerdirect.com Sep 27, 2010
Lots of bells and whistles but the camera does great work. Vivid colors, great sound....good camcorder for the beginner, like me!
 
 
 
 
Most Critical User Reviews
 
Do Not Recommend This Camera by Camera Man on bhphotovideo.com Jan 5, 2011
I've owned this camera for 3 years and was very pleased with the results initally. I've noticed this last year the recorded image was looking as though it was out of focus. I sent it in for repair and was told this is a common issue for this camera. The ...
 
Excellent Video Camera by JCD0151 on cnet.com Jan 26, 2007
I would think that on this caliber of camer, that sony would have made the still images a higher megapixel (They are just over 1 megapixel). I would have paid a additional fair amount to have a higher megapixel amount. One of the reasons that I chose ...
 
JUNK - Buyer BEWARE! by WingersMedia on bhphotovideo.com Aug 2, 2011
First major issued occurred during the video shoot. This system's auto lock- hold wouldn't allow you to "unlock" so I wasn't able to change the exposure setting AND the focus wasn't sharp either. That started a few weeks before. So I called Sony and I ...
 
 
 
 
User Reviews from the Web
amazon.com
 
4.7 out of 5
from 23 reviews
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Sony HDR-FX7 3-CMOS Sensor HDV High-Definition Handycam...
The HD is as good as Discovery HD Theater's, and the std...If you are buying it for indoors filming, invest in a good set of lights...Even a near-idiot like me can look good with a camera like this one...
bhphotovideo.com
 
4.6 out of 5
from 111 reviews
Sony HDR-FX7 3CMOS HDV 1080i Camcorder HDRFX7 B&H Photo Video
Easy to Use Good Image Stabilization Great Sound No External Mic Input I had a Sony DCR-VX1000 for many years but it stopped working, and the part that I needed was no longer being made by Sony...Good Image Stabilization Great Zoom Poor In Low Light Really solid camera, great use with good lighting...Easy to Use Good Image Stabilization Good in Low Light Great Picture Quality Great Sound Great Zoom Large Clear LCD Zoom range/performance I roam the neighorhoods doing 'people' stories for our ABC affiliate TV station...
cnet.com
 
3.8 out of 5
from 6 reviews
Sony Handycam HDR-FX7 - Compare prices reviews user opinions - Shopper.com
Improvise too - a broom handle is as good as any boom for a mike...the colors are very rich and good contrast yet not loud or noisy...The review did nothing but just tell me how many bad things there are on this camera...
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newegg.com
 
4.0 out of 5
from 2 reviews
Newegg.com - SONY HDR-FX7 Gray 3 x 1/4" ClearVID CMOS Sensors 3.5" 211K Wide (16:9)...
A good step up from a first camcorder and will last you a while...If I had to say something bad about it(and this is searching for something), I would say that the camera doesn't have XLR inputs...Mid to low- light performance was not as good as fx1...
pricegrabber.com
 
4.0 out of 5
from 2 reviews
Reviews for Sony HDR-FX7 HD Camcorder at PriceGrabber
The FX-7 feels good in your hand, and considering most of my work involves hand held shots, this is very important for me...The bad news is that the layout and accessibility of the manual control could have been a lot better...In conclusion, the FX-7 is a really nice pro level camera...
tigerdirect.com
 
5.0 out of 5
from 1 reviews
Sony HDR-FX7 High Definition Handycam Camcorder - 3.5 LCD 20x Optical Zoom at TigerDirect.com
Lots of bells and whistles but the camera does great work...Vivid colors, great sound...good camcorder for the beginner, like me...
reevoo.com
 
8.4 out of 10
from 5 reviews
Sony HDR-FX7E Reviews - Compare Prices and Deals - Reevoo
Excellent 10 out of tem images...If i have to pick anything it would be the audio capture, however it is still very good but does improve with a separate radio mic, or directional mic Manual everything...Still images are pretty poor, do not expect this function to replace a stills camera...
epinions.com
 
4.0 out of 5
from 1 reviews
Sony HDR-FX7E Camcorder Product Reviews and Price Comparison - Epinions.com
Turn your memories into masterpieces with the HDR-FX7 Handycam® camcorder from Sony...Sony HDR-FX7E Camcorder Product Reviews and Price Comparison - Epinions.com...Sony HDR-FX7 Shoot like a pro with the HDR-FX7 high definition Handycam camcorder...
ritzcamera.com
 
4.0 out of 5
from 1 reviews
Sony Product Reviews and Ratings - Camcorders - HDR-FX7 High Definition Handycam...
Durable, Great Picture Quality, Great Sound, Simple Controls, Versatile Uncomfortable Most everything was great abot this camera...The one aspect I thought was bad was the weight balancing out more to the back, making the camera harder to keep steady or pointing the exact direction just by using the handle...Other then that, this camera is the real deal...
 
 
 
 
Expert Reviews from the Web
techradar.com
 
4.5 out of 5
Aug 22, 2007
Sony HDR-FX7 review | from TechRadar's expert reviews of Camcorders
Refined and simple to pick up and use Slow motion feature...Poor menu Disappointing 1/4in CCD...Sony HDR-FX7 review | from TechRadar's expert reviews of Camcorders...Furthermore, when things get too bright the LCD/viewfinder flashes the recommended filter number in the display...Each facilitates a good degree of tweaking......
cnet.com
 
4.0 out of 5
Oct 15, 2006
Sony Handycam HDR-FX7 Review - Watch CNET's Video Review
Excellent overall video quality; responsive focus and zoom....Menu navigation doesn't circle back; useless manual; anemic audio support....Like the HDR-FX1, the HDR-FX7 is a three-chip, " prosumer " HD video model...That's where the similarities end, however, as the HDR-FX7 has completely different sensors and optics that effectively make it an altogether different camcorder...For the HDR-FX7, Sony sacrifices some wide-angle attitude for a more marketing-driven...
goodgearguide.com.au
Jun 29, 2007
Sony HDR-FX7 - reviews - Digital Video - Digital Video Cameras & Camcorders - Good...
The Sony HDR-FX7 is a curious beast of a camera...By placing itself on the border of two very different markets, the HDR-FX7 could easily have slipped between both stools...Despite being branded under Sony's disposable sounding 'handycam' label, the HDR-FX7 is a serious product aimed squarely at prosumers (i.e...Ironically, this means that novice users are more likely to produce poor video with the HDR-FX7 than with a cheap point-and-shoot camcorder...In terms of audio, the HDR-FX7 is pretty difficult to fault...
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netmall.com
Feb 19, 2011
Camcorders : Electronics : Sony HDR-FX7 3-CMOS Sensor HDV High-Definition Handycam...
CaseCrown Deluxe AirCell Lined Case with Shoulder Strap for the Sony HDR-FX7 3-CMOS Sensor HDV High-Definition Handycam Camcorder with 20x Optical Zoom...Shoot like a pro with the HDR-FX7 High Definition Handycam(R) camcorder...Dual independent zoom and focus rings provide precise and detailed control over the amount of zoom and the overall focus of the image with just a turn of the rings...
trustedreviews.com
Dec 15, 2007
Sony HDR-FX7E review - Camcorder - Trusted Reviews
The HDR-FX7E is a beast of a camcorder, and its price will be well beyond most people's budgets...At £1,500 inc VAT, despite our caveats about its performance in low light, the HDR-FX7E is an absolute bargain...Likewise, the pro-grade HVR-V1 has its cheaper HDR-FX7 doppelganger, and recently we've noticed the latter has become available from some vendors for as little as £1,500...But three decently-sized sensors are still the hallmark of a quality camcorder, and Sony's HDR-FX7E is no exception...The FX7E still records to regular tape-based HDV, using the usual 1,440 x 1,080 resolution with interlaced fields...
productreview.com.au
Aug 7, 2006
Sony HDRFX7 Digital Video Camera / Camcorder Reviews Australia www.sony.com.au
Featuring Sony's new 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor imaging system for improved levels of colour reproduction and a unique Enhanced Imaging Processor, the HDRFX7 delivers superior High Definition 1080i video images with stunning colour realism and smear free images...Designed for the enthusiast videographer, FX7 includes manual controls for zoom, focus, shutter speed, white balance, iris and gain...Begin editing your footage straight away with the included Vegas Movie Studio Platinum edition 30 day trial...
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Sony camcorders - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sony produces professional and prosumer camcorders. The VX1000, introduced in 1995, was the first digital consumer MiniDV camcorder. It is also widely used by ...
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Sony HDR-FX7 Camcorder Review - HDV - CamcorderInfo.com
Sony has categorized the HDR-FX7 as a consumer camcorder, ... Sony Handycam PJ790V First Impressions Review 10-Jan Read More... Top Rated . Jump to a part .
techcrunch.com
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