Sony HDR-HC7 Review
Specifications
General
Imaging Device: 1/2.9" 3200K Gross Pixels ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor
Pixel Gross: 3200K
Recording Media: MiniDV Cassette, Memory Stick
Duo™ Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
Recording and Playback Times: High Definition: 60
minutes; Standard Definition: SP=60 min., LP=90 min.
Video Actual: 2280K Pixels (16:9), 1710K Pixels (4:3)
Still Actual: 2280K Pixels (16:9), 3040K Pixels (4:3)
Convenience
USB Streaming: N/A
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization: Yes (Super; Optical)
Accessory Shoe: Yes, Active Interface Shoe
White Balance: Auto/Outdoor/Indoor/One Push
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 4GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function.
Still Image Mode(s): JPEG
Minimum Illumination: 2 Lux (0 Lux with Super
NightShot® Infrared System)
Low Light Capability: Super NightShot® system
Convenience Features
Easy Operation: Yes
Fader Effects: Black, Monotone, Mosaic, White
Multiple Language Display: Yes
Slide Show Mode: Yes
Titling: N/A
Light/Flash: N/A/Yes
Scene Mode(s): Beach, Candle, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Sports Lesson, Spotlight, and Sunrise & Sunset
Picture Effect(s): Monotone, Mosaic, Negative Art, Pastel, Sepia, Skin Tone and Solarization
Digital Picture Effect(s): Cinematic Effect, Flash
Motion, Old Movie, Still, Trail
PictBridge Compatible: Yes
Inputs and Outputs
LANC Terminal: Yes (Stereo Mini)
Analog Audio/Video Input(s): N/A
Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (Multi A/V)
Digital Audio/Video Input(s): Yes (via i.LINK®)
Digital Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (via i.LINK®)
USB Port(s): Yes (1.1 compliant)
i.LINK® Interface: Yes
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): Yes
Headphone Jack: Yes
Microphone Input: Yes
S-Video Input(s): N/A
S-Video Output(s): Yes (via optional accessory)
HDMI™ Connection Output(s): Yes
Hardware
LCD: 2.7" (211K Pixels) Wide (16:9) Touch Panel Clear Photo™ LCD PlusDisplay
Lens Type: Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T*
Viewfinder: Color, 123K Pixels
Docking Station: N/A
Microphone: Yes (Built-in; Stereo)
Optics/Lens
35mm Equivalent: 40-400mm(16:9 Camera Mode), 49- 490mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 40-400mm (16:9 Memory Mode), 37-370mm (4:3 Memory Mode)
Aperture: f1.8-2.9
Exposure: Touch Panel (24 steps)
Filter Diameter: 37mm
Focal Distance: 5.4-54mm; 450mm; Telemacro
Focus: Full Range Auto/Manual (Dial, Touch Panel)
Progressive Shutter Mode: N/A
Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/2-1/500 (Scene Selection Mode)
Optical Zoom: 10X
Digital Zoom: 20X
Resolution: 3MP
Power
Power Consumption: HDV-4.2W/4.5W; DV-4.0W/4.3W (VF/LCD)
Battery Type: InfoLithium® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FH60)
Software
Supplied Software: Picture Motion Browser ver. 2.0
Video
Analog-to-Digital Converter: N/A
Format(s) Supported: HDV 1080i and MiniDV
Dimensions
Weight: 1 lb. 6 oz. (650g) with tape and supplied battery
Measurements: 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" x 5 1/2" (82 x 82 x 138mm)
Supplied Accessories
Power Adaptor/ In Camera Charger (AC-L200)
InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH60)
Wireless Remote Commander® Remote Control (RMT- 831)
A/V Cable
Component Video Cable
USB Cable
i.LINK® Cable (VMC-IL4415)
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