Sony Handycam HDR-HC7 Specifications

Super SteadyShot® - Optical technology and Super NightShot® feature help the HDR-HC7 capture the highest
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quality high definition video possible on a MiniDV cassette. The assignable dial gives control over Focus,
Exposure, Shutter Speed, AE (Auto Exposure) Shift and WB (White Balance) Shift. The HDR-HC7's still image
capture mode takes photos up to 6.1 Megapixel and 4.6 while recording video.
3.2 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid™ CMOS
Step-up
Sensor
1/2.9" ClearVid CMOS Sensor provides
stunning detail and clarity with exceptional
video (1080 lines of resolution - HD Mode or
530 lines of horizontal resolution - SD
Mode) and still image performance (6.1
Megapixel). Unlike traditional CCD Imagers,
CMOS Sensors require less power, providing
better battery performance.
Switchable HD/DV Format Recording
The HDR-HC7 is capable of recording and
playing back both High Definition (HD) and
Standard Definition (SD) video recorded on
a standard MiniDV cassette.
Real-Time HD Codec Engine
Sony developed a Real Time MPEG
Encode/Decode system with reduced
energy consumption and compact size to fit
inside a personal camcorder. This engine
provides efficient MPEG2 compression, and
recording and playback of clear HD images
at the same bit rate of the DV format, so
that High Definition video can be recorded
on the same MiniDV cassettes as are used
for SD recording.
x.v. Color
x.v.Color can capture or display nearly twice
as many (1.8x) viewable colors than
currently possible. This provides a more
accurate and vivid color range, for a more
natural, lifelike overall experience.
10X Optical / 20XDigital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action
close up from far away. In addition, the
Digital Zoom Interpolation means that
extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less
distortion than previous types of digital
zoom.
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-
Sonnar® T* Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical
multi-layer coating that offers less glare
and flare with increased contrast. This
results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life
color saturation and perfectg renditions of
subtle tones. The additional T* coating on
the lens further reduces unwanted glare
and flare.
2.7" Wide (16:9) Touch Panel Clear Photo™
LCD Plus Display (211K Pixels) 4
The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides
excellent viewing clarity with imporoved
resoltuion. The 211K pixel LCD screen
rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple
viewing angles providing sharp, detailed
images for monitoring or playback, and the
widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9
mode and composing shots even easier.
Smooth Slow Record
By increasing the record rate from 60 fields
per second (fps) to 240 fps for 3 seconds
allowing you to capture 3 seconds of fast
motion and play the video back in 12
seconds. This is great for analyzing a golf
swing or a viewing a bird in flight. In
addition, record an audio track to narrate
what is being seen in the video.
Memory Stick Duo™ Media Slot 3
Capture still images up to 2848x2136
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick
Duo™ Media for easy trasfer to PCs for
emailing, printing or shairing with other
compatible Memory Stick® media
compatible devices.
Dual Record
While recording video in High Definition
you have the ability to capture a 4.6
Megapixel still image directly to Memory
Stick Duo™ media.
HDR-HC7
High Definition
Super SteadyShot® (Optical) Image
Stabilization System
An advanced form of Sony's SteadyShot
Image Stabilization system that controls
an even higher range of shake and vibration
frequencies. This optical stabilization
system achieves an even higher level of
smoothness without degradation of vide
like som digital stabilization systems.
Cinematic Mode
Perfect for creating your own movie
masterpieces, the HDR-HC7 Cinematic
mode lends 24 frame film-like effect to your
recordings.
i.LINK® Interface (IEEE1394) 2
A high speed bi-directional digital
video/audio communication between two
compatible devices equipped with an
IEEE1394 interface, including camcorders,
digital VCRs, and PCs.
Tele Macro Function
Useful for shooting close up shots, but
without having the camcorder casting a
shadow on the subject. Images shot in the
Tele Macro Mode will have the subject
properly focused with the background
unfocussed so that the subject stands out.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Active Interface Shoe
Built-in Intelligent Flash
Super NightShot® Infrared System
Scene Selection Modes
Picture Effects
Fader Effects
InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System
Stamina® Battery Power Management
System
On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons
Easy Handycam
One Touch Wide Angle Shooting
Manual Focus
Multi-Language Menu