Sony HDR-SR7 Specification Guide
HDR-SR7
High Definition
NEW
The HDR-SR7 has everything you need for capturing high definition video on the built-in 60GB hard drive.
Capture clear video with Super SteadyShot® optical image stabilization, and maintain total control over the
focus, exposure, shutter speed and white balance. Plus, you can take still images and video at the same time.
Capture clear video with Super SteadyShot® optical image stabilization, and maintain total control over the
focus, exposure, shutter speed and white balance. Plus, you can take still images and video at the same time.
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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.
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/SD Format Recording
The HDR-SR7 is capable of recording and
playing back both High Definition (HD) and
Standard Definition (SD) video recorded on
The HDR-SR7 is capable of recording and
playing back both High Definition (HD) and
Standard Definition (SD) video recorded on
the built-in 60GB Hard Drive.
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x.v.Color™ Technology
x.v.Color technology 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 technology 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 / 20X 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.
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
ofsubtle 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
ofsubtle 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)
LCD Plus™ Display (211K Pixels)
The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides
excellent viewing clarity with improved
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.
excellent viewing clarity with improved
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 PRO Duo™ Media Slot
Capture still images up to 2848x2136
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick PRO
Duo™ Media (sold separately) for easy
trasfer to PCs for emailing, printing or
shairing with other compatible Memory
Stick® devices (sold separately).
Capture still images up to 2848x2136
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick PRO
Duo™ Media (sold separately) for easy
trasfer to PCs for emailing, printing or
shairing with other compatible Memory
Stick® devices (sold separately).
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 (sold separately).
While recording video in High Definition
you have the ability to capture a 4.6
Megapixel still image directly to Memory
Stick Duo™ media (sold separately).
Super SteadyShot® Optical Image
Stabilization System
An advanced form of Super SteadyShot
Image Stabilization from Sony 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 Super SteadyShot
Image Stabilization from Sony 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.
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.
Active Interface Shoe
Provides a location directly on the
camcorder on which to add optional
accessories while providing power and two-
way communication to those accessories.
Provides a location directly on the
camcorder on which to add optional
accessories while providing power and two-
way communication to those accessories.
Built-in Intelligent Flash
For added clarity and detail when taking
pictures in low-light situations, the built-in
flash improves pictures and reduces
shadows.
For added clarity and detail when taking
pictures in low-light situations, the built-in
flash improves pictures and reduces
shadows.
Super NightShot® Infrared System
With Super NightShot Infrared System
from Sony, capture video in total darkeness
(0 lux) up to 10 feet away. Super NightShot
mode automatically adjusts the shutter
speed to increase picture brightness and
clarity. Color Slow Shutter mode allows you
to record in low light situations with full
color detail by slowing down the shutter
speed.
With Super NightShot Infrared System
from Sony, capture video in total darkeness
(0 lux) up to 10 feet away. Super NightShot
mode automatically adjusts the shutter
speed to increase picture brightness and
clarity. Color Slow Shutter mode allows you
to record in low light situations with full
color detail by slowing down the shutter
speed.
Scene Selection Modes
Scene Selection modes make recording
easy even when filming in challenging
situations. Choose from Beach, Candle,
Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Sports
Lesson, Spotlight, and Sunrise & Sunset.
Scene Selection modes make recording
easy even when filming in challenging
situations. Choose from Beach, Candle,
Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Sports
Lesson, Spotlight, and Sunrise & Sunset.
Picture Effects
Get creative when recording or playing
back your videos with Sony's Picture Effect
Modes. Effects available in Camera mode:
Monotone, Pastel and Sepia. Effects
available in Playback mode: Monotone,
Pastel and Sepia.
Get creative when recording or playing
back your videos with Sony's Picture Effect
Modes. Effects available in Camera mode:
Monotone, Pastel and Sepia. Effects
available in Playback mode: Monotone,
Pastel and Sepia.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Fader Effects
InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System
Meter System
Stamina® Battery Power Management
System
System
On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons
Easy Handycam® button
One Touch Wide Angle Shooting
Manual Focus
Multi-Language Menu