Sony HDR-HC7 / HC7E

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 104 reviews of Sony HDR-HC7 / HC7E. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and portability. The design and image quality are also mentioned favorably. Views about the memory and zoom are different. There are some less positive views about the battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony HDR-HC7 / HC7E is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony HDR-HC7 / HC7E

alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 user reviews of Sony HDR-HC7 / HC7E from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the size and portability. The design and image quality also get good feedback. There are some mixed reviews about the memory, and there are some negative opinions about the price.

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95% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony HDR-HC7 / HC7E

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of Sony HDR-HC7 / HC7E from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the design.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : tech.co.uk staff (techradar.com)

Sony HDR-HC7 review

A versatile all-rounder that's pleasantly easy to use

Great connectivity ; Impressive HD quality

Lacks 25P

Excels in most areas, but the lack of 25P support is a real let-down when it comes to high-def functionality

Jun, 2007

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Expert review by (gadgetheaven.co.uk)

Sony HDR-HC7E Camcorder Review

With extraordinary image quality and a range of impressive features, this camcorder is ideal for capturing and reliving special memories in High Definition. Designed for both beginners and enthusiasts, the HDR-HC7E is easy-to-use whether you opt for...

With full 1080-line HD resolution, the Sony HDR-HC7E can be connected directly to any HD Ready television via the HDMI connector so you can enjoy your videos and still images in wonderful depth and clarity. The iLINK cable and software (included) lets...

May, 2012

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Expert review by (camuser.co.uk)

Sony HDR-HC7

The Sony HDR-HC7 is an excellent camcorder for anyone who is looking for comprehensive connectivity and ease of use, not to mention very good full-spec high-definition shooting

Great connectivity, Impressive HD quality

Lacks 25P

Excels in most areas, but the lack of 25P support is a real let-down when it comes to high-def functionality

Jun, 2007

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Expert review by : Colin Barrett (simplydv.co.uk)

SimplyDV Review: Sony HDR-HC7 HDV Camcorder

Lovely handling and images, choice of HDV/DV record & playback, mic input and headphone output, comprehensive digital and analogue connectivity, ease of use

Despite the grumbles, above, the HC7 produces cracking good pictures and sound, proving that recording high definition to tape isn't quite finsihed yet.

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Expert review by : Ben Russell (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony HDR-HC7E

With so many competing formats in the world of digital video recording, it becomes difficult for most consumers to decide what it is exactly that they...

Great image quality, extensive manual controls, fantastic still image functionality

Limited zoom, expensive

The HDR-HC7E is pricey, but its impressive image quality makes it an attractive choice for those who can afford it.

May, 2007

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Sony Handycam HDR-HC7 review: Sony Handycam HDR-HC7

Sony Handycam HDR-HC7

Excellent video and performance; satisfying photo quality; a decent set of manual controls for the target audience; bundled FireWire cable.

Annoying touch screen interface.

A great HD camcorder for deep-pocketed leisure shooters, as long as you like the Sony Handycam HDR-HC7's touch screen interface.

Mar, 2007

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Expert review by : Derek Fung (cnet.com.au)

Sony Handycam HDR-HC7

More pixels, a more potent battery, and headphone and mic jacks are incremental improvements to last year's model, but the HDR-HC7 now looks like a AU$2,000-plus camcorder.

HD highlights the world in all its glorious imperfection. Now looks and feels like a AU$2,000-plus item.

Manual controls fiddly and require stepping through the menu system. MiniDV/HDV isn't for everyone.

Incremental the changes may be, but the HDR-HC7 is a great quality high-def camcorder, which should be perfect enthusiasts who need the recording ease of HDV.

Oct, 2010

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Expert review by : Easy Camcorder (easycamcorders.com)

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At the time of its release, the Sony HDR-HC7 ($1399) is a likely runner up for Camcorder of the Year. It has superb video quality in bright light, stellar handling, and a broad gamut of automatic and manual controls. Then along came the Canon HV20 with...

Bright light video performance, - Ease of Use, - Manual Controls

Low light performance, - Touch screen dependence, - Cam control dial

May, 2007

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Expert review by : John Neely (camcorderinfo.com)

Sony HDR-HC7 Camcorder Review

Sony's HDR-HC7 ($1399 MSRP) was to be one of the best, if not

It's impossible for us to conclude our review of the HDR-HC7 without thinking about what could have been. This is an excellent consumer camcorder that has the performance and features to make it a reasonable option as a backup for pros who need an...

Mar, 2007

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Expert review by : Matt Culler (camcorderinfo.com)

Sony HDR-HC7 First Impressions Review

The Sony HDR-HC7 now leads Sony's new, relatively affordable HD camcorder line. This HDV camcorder records to tape, like the HDR-HC3, and features an important upgrade in imager size that could make it Sony's best consumer HD camcorder of 2007, based...

Jan, 2007

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