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Tapeless Revolution
The HDR-CX7 is the first AVCHD camcorder to record to a Memory Stick. The
Memory Sticks we used were each 1GB and stored 7 minutes of HD video.
While the docking station makes it relatively easy to transfer and store video
and images to a computer, changing tiny Memory Sticks becomes a bit cum-
bersome. The immediate option is to purchase a Memory Stick or two of a
larger capacity. This seems to be the best option, unless you want to change
Memory Sticks every few minutes or download your footage after each use.
Recording to a Memory Stick saves time and money if you frequently pur-
chase tapes and spend hours capturing your footage to your computer.
Conclusion
With a positive step in the tapeless direction, Sony has produced a good-
looking and super-compact first-of-its kind consumer-level AVCHD cam-
corder that is relatively user-friendly and produces great-quality HD video.
This would be a great camcorder for anyone who wants to do handheld
video of almost any kind and great for a vacation or traveling where space
is limited.
STRENGTHS
• Record AVCHD to memory stick
• Capture stills while recording video
• Smooth Slow Record mode
• Compact and lightweight
• High-quality HD video with accurate color
WEAKNESSES
• No viewfinder
• Manual controls embedded in
touch screen navigation system
SUMMARY
• A sleek and compact AVCHD
camera that records great-looking
video/still images directly to Memory
Stick, is relatively easy to use and
includes features that will appeal to
the consumer-level videographer.
Brandon Pinard is Videomaker’s
video production assistant.
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Sony
HDR-CX7 AVCHD
Camcorder
PRICE
• $1,200