Abstract: Sony Handycam HDR-FX7 is different from its sibling, the HDR-FX1 and in terms of optics and sensors which make it an altogether different camcorder. A lot of changes here make the device a consumer-friendly or consumer sales friendly model. For example...
Published: 2007-12-15, Author: James Morris , review by: trustedreviews.com
Abstract: Sony appears to be distancing its consumer and professional ranges more and more these days. Its sub-£1,000 models are losing features which might appeal to the semi-professional, allowing Canon to sneak in behind its back and produce the best HD...
Abstract: From the front, we see the 20x optical zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar lens. The lens aperture varies from f1.6-f2.8 with a focal distance of 37.4-748mm in 16:9 mode, and 45.7-914mm in 4:3 mode. Covering the lens is a 16:9 aspect ratio matte box with inte...
Abstract: David Hague Sony had remarkable success with both the HDR-FX1 – touted as the world’s first HDV camcorder – and its bigger brother the HDR-Z1P. Indeed it seems that there has been an ever flowing outpouring of HDV product from the Sony J...
Exceptional image quality, Plenty of modes and functions, Professional components and design
Daunting for first-time users, Mediocre stills mode, Prohibitive asking price. The Final Word If youre an indie filmmaker with a medium-sized budget on your hands, you could do a lot worse than this consumer/professional hybrid camera.
If youre an indie filmmaker with a medium-sized budget on your hands, you could do a lot worse than this consumer/professional hybrid camera.
Excellent overall video quality, Responsive focus and zoom
Menu navigation doesnt circle back, Useless manual, Anemic audio support
The Sony Handycam HDR-FX7 is an excellent high-definition camcorder from a video perspective, but its less satisfying if youre an audio control freak. ...
Refined and simple to pick up and use, Slow motion feature
Poor menu, Disappointing 1/4in CCD
The Sony VX1000 was among the first prosumer camcorders to be employed professionally. Sony followed it years later with the VX2000 series. The secret to success in both cases was the following recipe: a handheld camera that, although expensive in co...
