Sony HDR-CX7 AVCHD Camcorder MPEG Video Sample

Sony HDR-CX7 was one of three solid state AVCHD Camcorders I considered buying back in 2007. The other two are Sanyo Xacti HD1000 and Panasonic HDC-SD5. After some testing and deliberations, I bought Panasonic SDC-HD5.

I tested Circuit City‘s store display unit sometimes in October 2007. I didn’t even bother setting up the time and date of the camera.

Download the sample here (47.8MB).

• 702×404 Resolution
• MPEG2 Muxed
• QuickTime 7 does not play the sound
• Play the clip using MPlayer or VLC

Obviously, the non-HD and MPEG2 movie does not look that hot. It’s visibly interlaced. I purposely move the camera rapidly to see how the quality looks when in motion. The image stabilizing feature seems to work well in this camera.

I will post the HD version soon.

Accessories for HDR-CX7:

• Sony HVL-HL1 Video Light
• Sony BCTRP Battery Charger
• Sony NPFH70 H Series Actiforce Hybrid InfoLithium Battery