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Sony HDR-HC7 June 24th, 2007 | by David Elrich

General


Imaging Device: 1/2.9" 3200K Gross Pixels ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor

Pixel Gross: 3200K

Recording Media: MiniDV Cassette, Memory Stick

Duo™ Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

Recording and Playback Times: High Definition: 60

minutes; Standard Definition: SP=60 min., LP=90 min.

Video Actual: 2280K Pixels (16:9), 1710K Pixels (4:3)

Still Actual: 2280K Pixels (16:9), 3040K Pixels (4:3)



Convenience


USB Streaming: N/A

SteadyShot® Image Stabilization: Yes (Super; Optical)

Accessory Shoe: Yes, Active Interface Shoe

White Balance: Auto/Outdoor/Indoor/One Push

Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 4GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function.

Still Image Mode(s): JPEG

Minimum Illumination: 2 Lux (0 Lux with Super

NightShot® Infrared System)

Low Light Capability: Super NightShot® system



Convenience Features


Easy Operation: Yes

Fader Effects: Black, Monotone, Mosaic, White

Multiple Language Display: Yes

Slide Show Mode: Yes

Titling: N/A

Light/Flash: N/A/Yes

Scene Mode(s): Beach, Candle, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Sports Lesson, Spotlight, and Sunrise & Sunset

Picture Effect(s): Monotone, Mosaic, Negative Art, Pastel, Sepia, Skin Tone and Solarization

Digital Picture Effect(s): Cinematic Effect, Flash

Motion, Old Movie, Still, Trail

PictBridge Compatible: Yes



Inputs and Outputs


LANC Terminal: Yes (Stereo Mini)

Analog Audio/Video Input(s): N/A

Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (Multi A/V)

Digital Audio/Video Input(s): Yes (via i.LINK®)

Digital Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (via i.LINK®)

USB Port(s): Yes (1.1 compliant)

i.LINK® Interface: Yes

Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): Yes

Headphone Jack: Yes

Microphone Input: Yes

S-Video Input(s): N/A

S-Video Output(s): Yes (via optional accessory)

HDMI™ Connection Output(s): Yes



Hardware


LCD: 2.7" (211K Pixels) Wide (16:9) Touch Panel Clear Photo™ LCD PlusDisplay

Lens Type: Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T*

Viewfinder: Color, 123K Pixels

Docking Station: N/A

Microphone: Yes (Built-in; Stereo)



Optics/Lens


35mm Equivalent: 40-400mm(16:9 Camera Mode), 49- 490mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 40-400mm (16:9 Memory Mode), 37-370mm (4:3 Memory Mode)

Aperture: f1.8-2.9

Exposure: Touch Panel (24 steps)

Filter Diameter: 37mm

Focal Distance: 5.4-54mm; 450mm; Telemacro

Focus: Full Range Auto/Manual (Dial, Touch Panel)

Progressive Shutter Mode: N/A

Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/2-1/500 (Scene Selection Mode)

Optical Zoom: 10X

Digital Zoom: 20X

Resolution: 3MP



Power


Power Consumption: HDV-4.2W/4.5W; DV-4.0W/4.3W (VF/LCD)

Battery Type: InfoLithium® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FH60)



Software


Supplied Software: Picture Motion Browser ver. 2.0



Video


Analog-to-Digital Converter: N/A

Format(s) Supported: HDV 1080i and MiniDV



Dimensions


Weight: 1 lb. 6 oz. (650g) with tape and supplied battery

Measurements: 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" x 5 1/2" (82 x 82 x 138mm)



Supplied Accessories


Power Adaptor/ In Camera Charger (AC-L200)

InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH60)

Wireless Remote Commander® Remote Control (RMT- 831)

A/V Cable

Component Video Cable

USB Cable

i.LINK® Cable (VMC-IL4415)

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