Sony HDR-CX7 AVCHD 6.1MP High Definition Flash Memory Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom

For the first time, record High Definition directly to Memory Stick PRO Duo media card. The HDR-CX7 includes a professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar lens and Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization, so you can capture the detail and clarity of high definition. Plus, you can take still images and video at the same time, all with exceptional battery life so you're sure to capture every moment.
Features:
- 3.2-megapixel ClearVid CMOS senso
- Switchable HD/SD format recording
- 10x optical/20x digital zoom
- Professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario- Sonnar T* lens
- 2.7-inch widescreen Hybrid touch-panel Clear Photo LCD Plus display
- Smooth slow record
- Memory Stick PRO Duo Media slot
- Super SteadyShot Optical Image Stabilization system
- Tele Macro function
- Super NightShot infrared system



Customer feedback:

1. I have had the chance to use this little device for about a week. Is it perfect? No! Does the battery last forever? No! Is the picture quality flawless? No! Is it cheap? No! Are the stills great? No! Is Sony Vegas included? No! Is it light? Yes. Is it easy to use? Yes. Is it fun to use? Yes!!!! Do I carry it everywhere? Yes! Am I worried about AVCHD? Who cares!!! This is not a perfect camcorder. It is not without its flaws. I previously and still own a Panasonic PV-GS250. Is it perfect? no. How many hours did I record with it during the last 2 years? Maybe 4 hours. The best thing about the camcorder is the size. I can carry it or with a holster case without calling attention. The next best thing is NO TAPES! I can jump from scenes instantly! The stills sucks but that's why I have Nikon DSLRs for.
2. I love this camcorder! I received it in the mail today, so this review is still fresh, but so far, I like what I am seeing. The camera is incredibly light and small, even more so than I originally thought it would be. In fact, it's almost so small that my hand wraps all the way around it which in and of itself isn't such a great thing given that the wrist wrap doesn't really serve that much of a purpose anymore. I find that when holding it, I prop it up with my right hand and balance it with my left. The LCD screen is quite large for how small the camcorder is, which is nice, and all of the buttons, while taking a bit of time to figure out, are easy to use and hit with your finger. The memory stick pro duo slot is small and I can see how it might be easy to damage a duo card, especially when transferring cards in/out if you are doing a lot of filming, but in general it's not so bad. I haven't tried the HDMI port since apparently it's one of those mini-HDMI ports Sony seems so fond of these days, but I have hooked the camera up to my 60" Sony SXRD via component (via the included Handycam base station). The picture on HD (SP) -- the default HD video mode, looks really good, even in low lighting conditions, though I found the footage to be a little bit grainy. When upping the picture quality to XP (highest quality), any and all colors just POPPED out onto the screen, and a bit of the graininess was eliminated. Easy and fun to use, small (great for travelling) and a great picture, I give this one 4 stars not 5 only because of small faults in the picture quality and because of the need and current cost of buying extra components such as extra memory stick duo cards, avchd players for home media setups, etc.