Features:

• Record high-definition (AVCHD) video direct to Memory Stick PRO Duo media cards
• 1/2.9-inch ClearVid CMOS sensor; Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens
• 2.7-inch widescreen hybrid touch-panel Clear Photo LCD Plus display
• Simultaneous video and 4.6-megapixel still image capture
• Easy one-touch disc-burn; Handycam Station included

Editor Reviews:

Product Description:
The compact size of this camcorder combined with its miniscule recording media make the HDR-CX7 high definition Handycam(R) camcorder a joy to use. Ultra-lightweight and easy to carry, it features a professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens and Super SteadyShot(R) optical image stabilization for stunningly sharp high definition video. Its large, 2.7-inch wide Clear Photo LCD Plus display featuring touch panel SwivelScreen(TM) technology makes it simple to view what you're recording at almost any angle. Record and play back both high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) video recorded on standard 3-inch (8cm) DVD media. Optical stabilization achieves a higher level of smoothness without the video degradation that mars some digital stabilization systems. Shoot ultra-close ups without the camcorder casting a shadow on your subject in exceptional still pictures and video with stunning detail and clarity (1080 lines of resolution - HD Mode or 530 lines of horizontal resolution - SD Mode). Scene Modes - Beach, Candle, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Sports Lesson, Spotlight, and Sunrise & Sunset InfoLithium with AccuPower(TM) Meter System (NP-FH60) Battery Type 35mm Equivalent Optics/Lens - 40-400mm(16 - 9 Camera Mode), 49-490mm (4 - 3 Camera Mode), 40-400mm (16 - 9 Memory Mode) and 37-370mm (4 - 3 Memory Mode) Shutter Speed - Auto, 1/2 - 1/500 Inputs and Outputs - Analog Audio/Video Output, USB Port, Digital Audio/Video Input & Output, HDMI, Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output and S-Video Output Dimensions - 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 5 1/4 inch (69 x 67 x 129mm) Weight - 15 ounces (450 grams) with supplied battery

Rating : - How to watch and edit
This camera will most probably satisfy any amateur cameramen who is buying it for the very nice occasions ahead of them. This was my case.

For me it was totally satisfactory until I wanted convert them to .avi files and try to watch them in Windows Media Player or my divx player.

I have found a converter software that is taking a century to convert and the file sizes are increadibly big. 1,7 GB for a 15 min. video and to tell you the truth I am not satisfied with the video quality after conversion. I would very much appreciate if someone knew how to help me. Before you make this purchase, I highly recommend that you find how to convert files into industry std. extensions with acceptable file size and good HD qualities.