Sony manual Sony HDR-CX7 Avchd Camcorder, Focus

Sony HDR-CX7 AVCHD Camcorder

Tech Specs

The 10x optical zoom rocker is located on the top rear of the camcorder, right in front of the on/off switch, which also chang- es the camcorder from video to still mode. There is a Photo but- ton present between the zoom rocker and the on/off dial. This button can capture a still image while the CX7 is recording video in either high definition or standard definition. The CX7 can capture a digital still image of 6.1 megapixels in photo mode. The images we captured turned out looking good, with nice color saturation and clarity, even while zoomed in and moving laterally. A hot shoe adapter located on the top-front of the lens barrel is useful for attaching an external microphone or light. Located on the back of the camcorder are the HDMI port, the A/V out, the DC in and the Record button. The dock included with the CX7 connects to the bottom of the camcorder. The docking station includes a one-step disc burn button (functional with ap- propriate software on your PC) and has numerous ports to con- nect to a computer, printer or television. The dock also acts as a battery-charging station while your camcorder is parked. While most docking stations for camcorders serve as an added acces- sory, the CX7 dock is a necessity. The docking station supplies the USB 2.0 and component connection to the HDR-CX7. This alone makes it an essential component, unless you plan to use only your HDMI output.

In Focus

There is a Smooth Slow record mode that is ideal for high- speed movement, such as a golf swing or aerial acrobatics. This mode is easily accessible on the LCD screen by selecting the home icon and then Smooth Slow record mode. We tested this feature on a number of golfers, and the CX7 displayed smooth images. However, the CX7 auto focus had a hard time getting a sharp focus on the subject. Once manual focus is selected us- ing the touch screen navigation, focusing can be performed on the LCD screen.

Format	AVCHD(HD), MPEG2-PS (SD)
Number of CCDs	1
Size of CCDs	1/2.9" ClearVid CMOS sensor
Pixels on CCD	3200(k)
Video Effective Pixels	2,280,000k
Focus	Full-range auto/manual (dial, touch panel)
Shutter Speed	Auto
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/500
Minimum Shutter Speed	1/2
Lens f-stop	f1.8-2.9
Program Exposure Modes Touch panel (24 steps)
Optical Zoom	10x
Focal Length	40-400mm
Image Stabilization	Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization system
Manual White Balance	Auto, Indoor, One-push, Outdoor
Viewfinder	N/A
LCD Monitor	2.7" (211k pixels) wide (16:9) Touch Panel-Clear
	Photo LCD Plus
Progressive Scan	N/A
HD Modes	1080 (60i) AVCHD
Video Out	USB 2.0 (dock only), Component (dock only),
	HDMI, composite
Mono/Stereo Recording	5.1 Stereo
Microphone In	No
VU Meters	No
Manual Audio Level
Controls	No
Headphone Jack	No
Speaker	Yes
Still Shot Media	JPEG
Memory Card included	No
Flash	Yes
Wireless Remote	Yes
External Battery
Charger Provided	No, camcorder only
Battery Type	InfoLiTHIUM
Tape Loading
Configuration	N/A
Onboard Video Light	No
Accessory Shoe	Active interface shoe

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