Sony HD Prosumer Camcorder HDR-FX7,  ONLY 8 MONTHS OLD
Sony HD Prosumer Camcorder HDR-FX7,  ONLY 8 MONTHS OLD

Sony HD Prosumer Camcorder HDR-FX7,  ONLY 8 MONTHS OLD

Sony HD Prosumer Camcorder HDR-FX7,  ONLY 8 MONTHS OLD
As you can see by the photos there are no scratches or any type of damage. I have to sell the camera due to i was going to use it underwater. The housing and lights were too expensive. Shoot like a pro with the hdr-fx7 high definition handycam® camcorder.

Capture amazing video and still images in high definition with the hdv 1080i 3 cmos sensor consumer-level camcorder and player. The three (3) - 1/4 clearvidt cmos sensors provide stunning detail and precision, while a 20x optical zoom carl zeiss® lens maintains image clarity. Since the hdr-fx7 records video in high definition, you can record still images at the same time that you’re shooting video. So no matter what the occasion, the hdr-fx7 is the perfect camcorder for the situation.

Three - 1/4 clearvidt cmos sensors. Three - 1/4 clearvidt cmos sensors with 1,120k (effective) pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 1080 lines of resolution - hd) and still image performance.

The megapixel technology enhances your digital videos and digital still (1037k - 16:9 mode) photography performance. A sony developed real time mpeg encode/decode system with reduced energy consumption and compact size to fit inside a personal camcorder. 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 cassettes as are used for minidv recording. 3.5 wide (16:9) hybrid clear photot lcd plus display (211k pixels). Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The 211k pixel lcd display makes images sharp and detailed during playback or when monitoring recording. The hybrid lcd screen provides accurate viewing in sunlight or bright light, virtually eliminating the “washout” common with traditional lcd screens.

Allows you to adjust the amount of light entering the lens. By adjusting exposure; brightness of the image is adjusted in accordance with the iris and gain (shutter speed is locked). The iris control allows the volume of light to be adjusted (shutter speed and gain are adjustable). Six buttons on the exterior of the camcorder are user-assignable so that they can be set to the options most commonly utilized, for ease of recording.

While recording video in high definition you have the ability to capture a 1.2 megapixel still image directly to memory stick duot media. Battery the touch of a button, battery information is displayed on the lcd screen when charging and when the camcorder is turned off. The display will show how much the battery is charged, in 10% increments and the approximate recordable time left when using the lcd screen or in the viewfinder. The hdr-fx7 is capable of recording and playing back both high definition and standard definition video recorded on standard minidv cassettes. The digital extender mode is available throughout the entire zoom range and will digitally enhance the zoom up to 1.5 times the current position. Manual zoom and manual focus ring. Dual independent zoom and focus rings provide precise and detailed control over the amount of zoom and the overall focus of the image with just a turn of the rings. Fast, intuitive framing when zooming, and finely detailed focusing is easy with the natural “feel” of the rings. Allows the user to set manual adjustments for a scene (color, sharpness, white balance, etc) into any one of six presets, so they can be called up at just the touch of a button. Useful when shooting under the same conditions repeatedly, as options do not have to be re-set each time.

Settings for various shooting conditions are offered as defaults. Allows for a smooth automatic scene transition. Settings for focus, zoom, iris, gain, shutter, and white balance can be set to the assignable buttons 1, 2 and 3 which will create a smooth transition and will take place according to the set time and transition. This function enables the focus to gradually shift from the front of the screen to a deeper part of the screen. Thus the iris enables a smooth change of depth of field.

Digital still memory mode with memory stick duot media. Capture still images up to 1440×810 (16:9 mode) resolution, directly onto memory stick duot media for easy transfer to pcs for emailing, printing or sharing with other compatible memory. From the innovators in camcorder technology, sony’s hdr-fx7 camcorder is the world’s first hdv1080i consumer level camcorder and player to include 3 cmos sensors (as of september 7, 2006). Now you can record all your memories in full hd 1080.20x optical carl zeiss® vario-sonnar® t lens.
From the authority in lens technology, the carl zeiss® vario-sonnar® t lens provides a high quality 20x optical zoom which maintains image clarity and color while reducing glare and flare. Super steadyshot® optical stabilization 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 video like some digital stabilization systems. The camera’s lcd image is magnified, temporarily, up to 4x its original size without any loss of distortion. This allows the user more finite control while focusing the camera for greater detail and clarity.


A high speed bi-directional digital video/audio communication between two compatible devices equipped with an ieee1394 interface, including camcorders, digital vcrs, and pcs. Smooth slow increasing the record rate from 60 fields per second (fps) to 240 fps for 6 seconds allowing you to capture fast motion and which will play the video back in 24 seconds. This is great for analyzing a golf swing or a viewing a bird in flight. Change the menu display from english to english (simplified), canadian french, latin american spanish or brazilian portuguese. Manual / auto lens cover : manual..


Memory stick slot : memory stick pro duot media slot.. S/s & zoom button on lcd : yes (zoom seesaw/ ring/ handle seesaw).. Recording format : mpeg1 audio layer 2 - stereo (hdv); pcm (dv)..

Audio format : stereo mpeg1 audio layer2.. Multiple language display : yes..

Remote control : puts and outputs.. Analog audio/video output(s) : yes (multi a/v).. Digital audio/video output(s) : yes i. Digital audio/video input(s) : yes i. Usb port(s) : yes, ver. Component video (y/pb/pr) output(s) : yes.. Hdmit connection output(s) : yes.. Headphone jack : yes (stereo mini).. Microphone input : yes (stereo mini).. Lanc terminal : yes (stereo mini).. S-video output(s) : yes (via optional accessory).. Active interface shoe : yes (cold). Format : real time hd codec engine, hdv/dv recording.. Video recording system : mpeg2 (hdv); avi (dv).. Video signal : ntsc color, eia standards. Imaging device : 3x 1/4 clearvidt cmos sensors.. Video actual : 1037k pixels (16:9), 778k pixels (4:3)..

Video resolution : full hd 1440×1080.. Still actual : 1037k pixles (16:9), 778k pixels (4:3).. Still picture resolution : 1 megapixel.. Recording and playback times : sp: up to 60 min. (hdv /dv); lp up to 90 min.

Lens type : carl zeiss® vario-sonnar® t.. 35mm equivalent : 37.4-748mm (16:9 camera mode), 45.7-914mm (4:3 camera mode).. Aperture : 1.6 - 2.8..

Focal distance : 3.9 - 78mm.. Focus : full range auto/manual (ring)/one touch.. Progressive shutter mode : n/a.. Shutter speed : auto: 1/60-1/2000; manual: 1/4-1/10000; smooth slow record: 1/250 - 1/2000.. Minimum illumination : 4 lux..

Exposure : 24 steps (menu). : 3 lbs 10 oz (1.6kg) with supplied battery and lens hood.. : 5 3/4″ x 6 1/4″ x 12 3/4 (145 x 156 x 322mm) with lens hood attached. Battery type : infolithium® with accupowert meter system (np-f570).. Power requirements : 7.2v (battery pack); 8.4v (ac adaptor).. Power consumption (in operation) : hdv: 5.9w/5.9w (vf/lcd); dv: 5.7w/5.7w (vf/lcd). Image stabilization : yes (optical).. Memory stick prot media compatibility : tested to support up to 2gb media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support access control security function.. Still image mode(s) : jpeg.. Movie mode(s) : mpeg 2.. Slide show mode : tbd.. White balance : auto, indoor, one-push, outdoor.

Lcd screen : 3.5 (211k pixels) wide (16:9) touch panel - clear photo lcd plust.. Viewfinder : wide (16:9), color (252k pixels).

Remote commander® remote control (rmt-831).. Power adaptor/ in camera charger (ac-l15).. Ther is a type in the upper description. This whole package is worth over $2300, this is a deal that can’t be missed.

The camera has about 5 hours of use. On a scale of 1 - 10, it would be rated a 10, no signs of any type of wear and tear, or scratches, or damage.

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