Sony HDR-HC7 Specification Guide
HDR-HC7
High Definition Camcorder
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The HDR-HC7 views the world through a professional grade Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens with 10x
optical/20x digital zoom and a 3 Megapixel ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor. An assignable dial makes it
possible to manually control Focus, Exposure, Shutter Speed, AE (Auto Exposure) Shift and WB (White
Balance) Shift.
optical/20x digital zoom and a 3 Megapixel ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor. An assignable dial makes it
possible to manually control Focus, Exposure, Shutter Speed, AE (Auto Exposure) Shift and WB (White
Balance) Shift.
Step-up
3.2 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid™
CMOS 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.
CMOS 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
Photo™ LCD Plus Display (211K Pixels)
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.
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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.
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
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.
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.
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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.
While recording video in High Definition
you have the ability to capture a 4.6
Megapixel still image directly to
Memory Stick Duo™ media.
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.
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.
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)
A high speed bi-directional digital
video/audio communication between
two compatible devices equipped with
an IEEE1394 interface, including
camcorders, digital VCRs, and PCs.
A high speed bi-directional digital
video/audio communication between
two compatible devices equipped with
an IEEE1394 interface, including
camcorders, digital VCRs, and PCs.
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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.
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 Effect(s)
InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System
Meter System
Stamina® Battery Power Management
System
System
On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons
Easy Handycam
One Touch Wide Angle Shooting
Manual Focus