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Sony HDR-HC7 "PAL" 1080i HDV Camcorder

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Sony HDR-HC7E Overview

Meet Sony's incredibly small high definition camcorder: the HDR-HC7 "PAL" Camcorder. At just under a pound and a half, it has tons of features. First, it has genuine 1080i resolution, so you shoot in real HDTV. Second, it uses HDV, which brings the resolution of HD to a tape the size of a Mini DV cartridge. Menu options are easy to choose, thanks to the 2.7" widescreen LCD SwivelScreen monitor.
This 3.2 megapixel CMOS processes faster than a CCD for richer color and better detail. The Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens also adds color and detail, plus reduces glare with its special T coating.

As impressive as the HDR-HC7 is as a camcorder, it gets even better as a 4 megapixel digital still camera. Store images on Memory Stick DUO Pro media and use the slot on the camera to view them. You can even shoot HD video and take a 6.1 megapixel still at the same time. Connect to a PC through USB or i.LINK to edit or share video.

Note:
PAL video equipment is not meant for use in the USA. PAL is not designed for USA broadcast standards.
HDV Format with Real-Time HD Codec Engine
HDV puts widescreen high definition on a compact digital videocassette for the ultimate mix of quality and convenience. The Real-Time HD Codec Engine provides efficient MPEG2 compression, at the same bit rate of the DV format, so that High Definition video can be recorded on to MiniDV cassettes.
1080i Resolution
Shoot in genuine 1080i high definition - this camera's native format.
x.v. Color
x.v. Color can capture or display nearly twice as many colors than formerly possible.
1/2.9" ClearVid CMOS Sensor
The ClearVid CMOS sensor has 3.2 megapixels. It delivers faster image processing than a CCD, meaning richer color, greater detail, and less glare from objects.
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Lens
The lens is specially coated to reduce glare and improve detail.
2.7" Touch Panel SwivelScreen
This widescreen color LCD monitor adjusts to almost any angle. It gives you an accurate interpretation of what your video will look like on a larger screen, whether in 4:3 or 16:9. Menu options are just a touch of the screen away.
Cinematic Mode
Make your movies look even more like movies. Cinematic Mode duplicates the look and feel of film on videotape, using 24 fps.
Manual Controls
Put yourself in control with manual settings of shutter speed and white balance. A zoom ring, zebra pattern, Iris and spot focus give you even more control.
Optica Image Stabilization (OIS)
Optical Image Stabilizer, or O.I.S., detects even the slightest amount of shaking, and adjusts the lenses accordingly, to keep the image crisp and clear. Unlike a digital image stabilizing system, O.I.S. counteracts the shaking before the image enters the CCD; this allows the CCD to be used to process a virtually unmarred image.
Super NightShot Plus
Get the most detail out of dark scenes with Super NightShot. This infrared system lets you shoot in almost total darkness.
6.1 Megapixel Still Camera
This camcorder doubles as a high-end digital camera. In fact, the camcorder and still camera work together - you can shoot high definition video and take a 4.6 megapixel still photo at the same time.
Intelligent Pop-Up Flash
The flash pops up from inside the camera body automatically at just the right time, then disappears.
PictBridge Compatibility
Print photos and still frames from video directly to a PictBridge-equipped printer with just one button. No computer required!
Memory Stick PRO Duo Slot
Store your photos and video clips on Memory Stick PRO storage media for handy playback in the camcorder, or record to Memory Stick PRO and play back on TVs equipped with Memory Stick slots.
i.LINK Interface
An IEEE 1394 connection lets you digitally connect to other camcorders, computers, or professional video systems for fast, flawless editing and file transfer.
USB Port
Link this camcorder up to a computer or printer for fast file transfer and communication between machines.

Sony HDR-HC7E Specs

Camera
Sensor
1/2.9" CMOS Sensor, 3.2 Megapixels
Lens
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T, F 1.8-2.9, 5.4-54mm, Telemacro - 450mm
Zoom
10x Optical, 20x Digital
Filter Size
37mm
Image Stabilization
Optical Image Stabilizer
Lux
2 Lux, (0 Lux with Super NightShot Infared System)
Recording
System
PAL
Format
HDV, Mini-DV
Audio
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Time Code
Yes
Date & Time
Yes
A/V Dubbing
Yes
Display
Viewfinder
Color, 123,000 Pixels
LCD Monitor
2.7" LCD, Widescreen 16:9 Hybrid Touch Panel SwivelScreen
Conveniences
Manual Controls
Zoom, White Balance, Shutter Speed, Iris, Focus
Built-in Light
Yes
Built-in Mic
Yes - Stereo
Built-In Speaker
Yes
Accessory Shoe
Active Interface Shoe
Titler
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Digital Effects
Cinematic Effect, Flash Motion, Old Movie, Still, Trail
Fade Resistance
Black, Monotone, Mosaic, White
Tape Loading
Bottom
Digital Still Mode
Resolution
6.1 Megapixels
Card Slot
Memory Stick PRO Duo
Built-in Flash
Yes
Input/Output Connectors
Line In Recording
Yes
Inputs
I-Link: - x1
Outputs
I-Link: - x1
Multi A/V: - x1
USB: - x1
Component: - x1
S-Video: - x1
HDMI: - x1
Edit Protocol
Lanc (Mini)
Microphone Input
Yes
Headphone Jack
Yes
General
Power Requirements
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Power Consumption
HD: 4.2W with viewfinder, 4.5W with LCD
SD: 4.0W with viewfinder, 4.3W with LCD
Dimensions
3.3 x 3.3 x 5.5" (82 x 82 x 138mm)
Weight
1.4 lb (650 gm) (with tape & battery)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.52 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.7 x 6.9 x 6"

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