Sony HDR-FX7E Reviews: Sony MiniDV storage Full HD camcorder

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“Excellent 10 out of tem images. excellent quality high optical zoom. quiet zoom.” Anonymous verified purchaser View all 2 real customer reviews

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Battery life	9.5
Ease of use	7.0
Image quality	10.0
Value for money (at time of purchase)	10.0
Weight	7.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Anonymous verified purchaser , “Experienced amateur.”

Score 9.0/10

+ Excellent 10 out of tem images. Excellent quality high optical zoom. Quiet zoom.

- It is rather bulky. Playback buttons are difficult to reach. Could use bigger optical zoom. It does not have a smart and custom fit carry case. The square type viewing attachment makes the camera look even more bulkier.

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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 consumer terms, cost peanuts to professional outfits. In a climate where fly-on-the-wall documentary flourished, the VX series of camcorders were perfectly poised to go places where shoulder mounted cameras simply couldn't - and at a fraction of the price.Naturally, nowadays this market segment attracts all the big manufacturers. The…

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reviewed 23 Aug 2007

Product Features

Resolution Quality	Full HD

Optical Zoom Ratio	20
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Media Format	MiniDV
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Image Stabilisation	Yes
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
resolution (Megapixel)	3.36

Resolution (Pixels)	1440x810
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Manual Focus	Yes
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Dimensions (mm)	145x156x322
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Battery Life in Hours	2.67
Battery life is important if you travel a lot. Long train journeys can be a pain if you don’t get more than 3 hours of life out of your laptop. It’s worth remembering that a lot of trains offer power sockets now so don’t be put off by a low battery life unless your lifestyle demands ultra portability.
Weight (g)	1400
The weight of the product in grams.
Docking Station	No
A docking station, also known as a cradle, is used to rest your equipment whilst it charges and also allows transfer of data to a computer.
Monitor Resolution (pixels)	211200

Screen Size in Inches	3.5
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
16:9 Recording Format	Yes
USB Port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
Remote Control	Yes
Waterproof	No
If your camcorder is waterproof you will be able to film under water which is perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Digital Still Photography	Yes
A Digital Still Photography function on a camcorder allows you to use the camcorder as if it was a digital camera. Camcorders with photo function often save to a separate memory card such as an SD Card.