SONY HDR FX7 Camcorder Camera

The HDR FX7 comes as part of Sony’s highly revered range of semi-professional high definition camcorders, which are known to combine the top-of-the-line audio and video technology to produce quality results that are on par with professional standards. Featuring an arsenal of highly advanced features and functions, this Sony FX7 camcorder is the perfect tool for filmmakers and serious hobbyists alike, helping you turn your favourite memories into masterpieces.

Working with three powerful ClearVID CMOS Sensors with an incredible resolution of 211,000 dot pixels, this highly capable Sony camcorder has the ability to record exceptionally clear video with full HD resolution and also capture high quality still images with stunning detail.

This heightened image sensor technology enhances your digital videos, allowing you to shoot at a picture perfect resolution of 1440 x 1080 pixels. The recorded HD videos are stored in the MPEG2 format and in the AVI file format for normal DV recording, while the still images are preserved as JPEG files. The corresponding audio while video recording is picked up by this camcorder’s built-in stereo microphone.

The camcorder also maintains the clarity and sharpness of the captured videos and images by using Sony’s SteadyShot Image Stabilization system that eliminates the adverse effects of camera shake or vibration. This gives you the opportunity to shoot in hand-held mode or while on the move without the help of extra devices like a steadicam.

Body

Weighing in at 1.6 kg with the inclusion of the battery and the lens hood, this camcorder operates through an electronic viewfinder that has a display resolution of 252,000 dot resolution and an aspect ratio of 16:9. This very capable semi-professional camcorder features a 3.5 inch touch panel, Clear Photo LCD wide screen that has a display resolution of 211,000 pixels. This LCD screen provides you with excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution resulting in sharp and lifelike images during playback or even while recording.

Since this camcorder is capable of recording in both High Definition and Standard Definition, it has dual storage options in the form of a Mini DV cassette along with a memory card slot which supports Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo cards. Providing the camcorder with its operational power is a NP-F570 rechargeable InfoLITHIUM battery with AccuPower.

Performance

Operating a specialized Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens, the HDR FX7 has a focal length of 37.4 mm - 748 mm or a 35 mm equivalent of 45.7 mm - 914 mm. This provides the camcorder with a high quality 20x optical zoom which helps maintain the colour and clarity of the captured image.

The autofocus system on this camcorder employs the contrast detection technology, giving you greater control over depth of field for an almost limitless creative experience. With an aperture control range of f/1.6 - f/2.8, this on this Sony camcorder gives you the ability to control the amount of light that falls on the image sensor. This camcorder operates a sophisticated drive system that gives it a shutter speed that ranges from a maximum of 1/10000 sec to a minimum of 1/4 sec which gives it the ability of capturing clear and high quality images of fast moving objects and even night or low light events.

Features & Connectivity

With a whole host of perset shooting and white balancing modes, the HDR FX7 is capable of working to its efficient best even under very specific situations or unfavourable conditions. The dual recording feature of this camcorder gives you the ability of capturing still images at 1.2 megapixel resolution while recording high definition video, which is stored directly on to the memory card in use.

This HDR series camcorder lets you transfer all your captured images and videos on to a PC or a laptop by using its USB 1.1 digital interface. It also features a composite AV out along with a HDMI output so that you get the added luxury of viewing all your recorded videos and stills in standard definition or in stunning true high definition.