Just bought a Sony HDR-CX7

spesrf25 · 11-06-2007, 08:33 AM

Well, I did a lot of research on the internet about a sub-$1200.00 HD Digital Camera, and finally settled on the Sony HDR-CX7:

I was torn between this one and the Canon HV20, but what finally did me in was I don't want to mess with tapes building up over the next few years.

Camera experts, what do you think?

RussRamz · 11-07-2007, 01:36 PM

I own a Sony HDR-HC7 and a Canon HV20. My Sony consistently drops frames on the same tape that I use on the HV20. The picture quality on the HV20 is better. The construction of the Sony is better whereas the Canon is plastic.

Overall, the Sony feels better in my hand, but the Canon is CLEARLY a better performer.

spesrf25 · 11-08-2007, 11:09 AM

I cancelled my order for the flash memory HDR CX7, and ordered the HDR SR7. I learned that the cameras have the same quality to record, but when the footage is stored on the HD, it stores better than to the flash memory card. Weird.

garyhgaryh · 11-16-2007, 03:26 AM

I just got that camera today. It's the best one yet. How do you like it?
Gary

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spesrf25 Second Lieutenant 38 Rep 244 Posts Drives: X5d X-Line Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Just bought a Sony HDR-CX7 Well, I did a lot of research on the internet about a sub-$1200.00 HD Digital Camera, and finally settled on the Sony HDR-CX7: I was torn between this one and the Canon HV20, but what finally did me in was I don't want to mess with tapes building up over the next few years. Camera experts, what do you think? __________________ BMW X5d (Ordered) 2007 335i Coupe (sold)
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RussRamz M Slut 21 Rep 564 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Coupe Mineral White Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Adenau, GE via 3 years in dreadful El Paso, TX iTrader: (0)	I own a Sony HDR-HC7 and a Canon HV20. My Sony consistently drops frames on the same tape that I use on the HV20. The picture quality on the HV20 is better. The construction of the Sony is better whereas the Canon is plastic. Overall, the Sony feels better in my hand, but the Canon is CLEARLY a better performer.
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spesrf25 Second Lieutenant 38 Rep 244 Posts Drives: X5d X-Line Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I cancelled my order for the flash memory HDR CX7, and ordered the HDR SR7. I learned that the cameras have the same quality to record, but when the footage is stored on the HD, it stores better than to the flash memory card. Weird. __________________ BMW X5d (Ordered) 2007 335i Coupe (sold)
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garyhgaryh Major 79 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: Supercharged e30 M3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: santa cruz iTrader: (4)	I just got that camera today. It's the best one yet. How do you like it? Gary
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