Ease of use: 4/5. Great to handle and use. Some users will like the touch-screen controls, although its not such a good thing when recording. Features: 4/5. Excellent all-round features. Could do with 25P to match rivals like the Canon HV20, however.P...
Abstract: Sony designers have done a good job balancing accessibility with function in such a compact camcorder. You access most functions using the HC7s 2.7-inch-wide touch screen. In the default mode, you have three pages each with six large touchscreen funct...
Delicious HDV video
Solid optical Image Stabilization
Nice feel and ergonomics
Touchscreen might be a turnoff
Menus are a bit confusing
No true 24p mode
Like the Canon HV20, I have no problems recommending this camcorder even though it’s tape based. Video quality is excellent and stills are, well, camcorder stills no matter if the spec says 6.1MP or 6,000. The HDR-HC7 feels very comfortable and the...
Bright light video performance
Ease of Use
Manual Controls
Low light performance
Touch screen dependence
Cam control dial
At the time of its release, the Sony HDR-HC7 ($1399) is a likely runner up for Camcorder of the Year. It has superb video quality in bright light, stellar handling, and a broad gamut of automatic and manual controls. Then along came the Canon HV20 with...
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Published: 2007-03-31, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
Excellent video and performance; satisfying photo quality; a decent set of manual controls for the target audience; bundled FireWire cable.
Annoying touch screen interface.
A great HD camcorder for deep-pocketed leisure shooters, as long as you like the Sony Handycam HDR-HC7s touch screen interface.
Abstract: Sony’s HDR-HC7 ($1399 MSRP) was to be one of the best, if not the best, consumer camcorders of 2007. It was certainly priced as such. But it didnt work out that way. First off, while the video quality in bright light was great, we have once again d...
Great image quality, extensive manual controls, fantastic still image functionality
Limited zoom, expensive The Final Word The HDR-HC7E is pricey, but its impressive image quality makes it an attractive choice for those who can afford it.
The HDR-HC7E is pricey, but its impressive image quality makes it an attractive choice for those who can afford it.
HD highlights the world in all its glorious imperfection, Now looks and feels like a AU$2,000-plus item
Manual controls fiddly and require stepping through the menu system, MiniDV/HDV isnt for everyone
Incremental the changes may be, but the HDR-HC7 is a great quality high-def camcorder, which should be perfect enthusiasts who need the recording ease of HDV. ...
