Sony HDR-HC7 - Expert Reviews

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Media type: Mini DV, Optical zoom: 10x, Sensor resolution: 2.1 Megapixels, HD Recording: With HD Recording, Digital zoom: 80x, Weight: 530g, Image stabiliser: Digital, Screen size: 2.7'' ...
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9.4 out of 10

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What is the Product Score ? The product score is an objective rating for relative product quality provided by alaTest. The scale is from 0 - 10 where 10 is the highest and 0 the lowest.
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- - Review summary of Sony HDR-HC7 Evaluation 4.5 out of 5
  - Source: alaTest.co.uk
- October 2008
  Review summary of Sony HDR-HC7
  By alaTest
  
  Review summary: alaTest has collected and analysed 104 reviews of Sony HDR-HC7 from international magazines and websites.
  
  Verdict: The average review rating is 8.35/10. Comparing these reviews to 56964 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 94/100 (or 9.4 out of 10) = Excellent Quality.
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- - Sony HDR-HC7 Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: camuser.co.uk
- June 2007
  Sony HDR-HC7
  
  Review summary: 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
  
  Pros: Great connectivity, Impressive HD quality
  
  Cons: Lacks 25P
  
  Verdict: Excels in most areas, but the lack of 25P support is a real let-down when it comes to high-def functionality
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- - Sony HDR-HC7 Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: techradar.com
- June 2007
  Sony HDR-HC7
  
  Review summary: As well as DV and HDV modes, the HDR-HC7 uses Sony's proprietary MemoryStick Duo card format
  
  Pros: Great connectivity, Impressive HD quality
  
  Cons: Lacks 25P
  
  Verdict: The HC7 is an excellent camcorder for anyone looking for comprehensive connectivity and ease of use, not to mention very good full-spec HD shooting. However, the lack of 25P will deter those users wishing to maximise the potential of large-screen L
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- - Sony HDR-HC7 Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: digitaltrends.com
- June 2007
  Sony HDR-HC7
  By David Elrich
  
  Pros: Excellent HDV video; optical image stabilization; good ergonomics
  
  Cons: No 24p Cinema mode; confusing menus
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- - Quick Review Camcorders: Sony HDR-HC7 Evaluation 4.5 out of 5
  - Source: easycamcorders.com
- May 2007
  Quick Review Camcorders: Sony HDR-HC7
  By Michael Perlman
  
  Review summary: At the time of its release, the Sony HDR-HC7 ($1399) was 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 i
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