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lovehateHDV · 24-03-07, 10:56 PM

Been to a nearby Fry's. Played with the HC7. Footage coming soon.

First impressions- overall image is just a tad sharper than HC3. At least the human face shot upclose shows more detail and is less blurry. Otherwise, save your pennies for HV20 (if that won't disappoint as bad as HC7).

Check the Videos section in the next 24 hrs.

HARIS · 25-03-07, 12:25 AM

I think that the new sony HC7 will have superrior video performance compared to HV10 OR HV20, PLUS MAXIMUM CONTROL

i AM LOOKING FORWARD TO TRY IT

Does Any One Know Where Can I Find More Sample Videos?

I Have To Choose Between Hc5 And Hc7. Any Advice?many Thanks

lovehateHDV · 25-03-07, 12:40 AM

he he he

that's not the way to get 5 posts!

HV20 is looking the best so far.

isaidmove · 27-03-07, 01:58 AM

Panasonic DVC 30 vs Sony Hc7

What do you think about selling my dvc 30 and getting a hc7?

isaidmove · 27-03-07, 02:01 AM

I use my panasonic dvc 30 for weddings. Can I use the Hc7 for weddings and get the same results?

isaidmove · 27-03-07, 02:04 AM

I am looking to upgrade to HD and the hc7 has many outputs. I have used it a few times and under controlled ighting, it looks like gr8 HD. In not so ideal situations, you can barely tell it is HD.

Sirhc · 27-03-07, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by isaidmove

I am looking to upgrade to HD and the hc7 has many outputs. I have used it a few times and under controlled ighting, it looks like gr8 HD. In not so ideal situations, you can barely tell it is HD.

For not-so-ideal situations, I'll have to agree with you. My DVX100 works better. EG regular indoor room shots of my daughter.

Outdoor shots in the backyard reveal the need for a neutral density filter or manual adjustment. My daughter's face is overexposed in my opinion...perhaps I should try "XV" color mode plus "spot meter".

But you need to try the Macro function with ideal lighting...it's really good!

Siggs2000 · 31-03-07, 05:14 AM

What does everyone think about a high end consumer HDV cam like the HC7 vs. maybe a more prosumer 3 ccd DV? I'm going to be making video tours of homes for sale and would love to say that they are in HD, but if the video would be better with a 3ccd regular DV, that may be the way to go...

lovehateHDV · 31-03-07, 08:28 AM

Hello guys,

I think its about time we stopped comparing SD to HD.

SD will NEVER be even ever so slightly close to HD- maybe on a screen the size of an iPod.

If you need every manual control possible and you broadcast on cheap station and you realize that you can do that only for a limited time- go ahead and buy a DV.

Otherwise,

1. HV20 will beat any prosum DV in terms of overall image quality
2. Downsampled HD looks good, if you really need SD for broadcast.
3. All TV is to be digital (HD) by Feb 2009.
4. No reason to waste money, except due to abundance of it.
5. With a little in cam tweaking and post processing VERY positive results are possible from consum HD.

P.S. Stay away from SONy. Maybe I'll allow a BD recorder, but no cams.

icomunik · 07-04-07, 09:56 PM

Can you compare the video qualitity of this camcorder with the video we see on Discovery HD or NG channel?

24-03-07, 10:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
lovehateHDV Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, Earth, Milky Way, the 4D Universe Posts: 171 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	NEW HC7 Footage Been to a nearby Fry's. Played with the HC7. Footage coming soon. First impressions- overall image is just a tad sharper than HC3. At least the human face shot upclose shows more detail and is less blurry. Otherwise, save your pennies for HV20 (if that won't disappoint as bad as HC7). Check the Videos section in the next 24 hrs.

27-03-07, 01:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
isaidmove Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: United States Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Panasonic vs Sony Panasonic DVC 30 vs Sony Hc7 What do you think about selling my dvc 30 and getting a hc7?

27-03-07, 02:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
isaidmove Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: United States Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hc7 weddings? I use my panasonic dvc 30 for weddings. Can I use the Hc7 for weddings and get the same results?

27-03-07, 02:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
isaidmove Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: United States Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Upgade to HD? I am looking to upgrade to HD and the hc7 has many outputs. I have used it a few times and under controlled ighting, it looks like gr8 HD. In not so ideal situations, you can barely tell it is HD.

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25-03-07, 12:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
HARIS Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: EUROPE Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think that the new sony HC7 will have superrior video performance compared to HV10 OR HV20, PLUS MAXIMUM CONTROL i AM LOOKING FORWARD TO TRY IT Does Any One Know Where Can I Find More Sample Videos? I Have To Choose Between Hc5 And Hc7. Any Advice?many Thanks

25-03-07, 12:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
lovehateHDV Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, Earth, Milky Way, the 4D Universe Posts: 171 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	he he he that's not the way to get 5 posts! HV20 is looking the best so far.

31-03-07, 05:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
Siggs2000 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Charleston, USA Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What does everyone think about a high end consumer HDV cam like the HC7 vs. maybe a more prosumer 3 ccd DV? I'm going to be making video tours of homes for sale and would love to say that they are in HD, but if the video would be better with a 3ccd regular DV, that may be the way to go...

31-03-07, 08:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
lovehateHDV Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, Earth, Milky Way, the 4D Universe Posts: 171 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello guys, I think its about time we stopped comparing SD to HD. SD will NEVER be even ever so slightly close to HD- maybe on a screen the size of an iPod. If you need every manual control possible and you broadcast on cheap station and you realize that you can do that only for a limited time- go ahead and buy a DV. Otherwise, 1. HV20 will beat any prosum DV in terms of overall image quality 2. Downsampled HD looks good, if you really need SD for broadcast. 3. All TV is to be digital (HD) by Feb 2009. 4. No reason to waste money, except due to abundance of it. 5. With a little in cam tweaking and post processing VERY positive results are possible from consum HD. P.S. Stay away from SONy. Maybe I'll allow a BD recorder, but no cams.

07-04-07, 09:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
icomunik Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Can you compare the video qualitity of this camcorder with the video we see on Discovery HD or NG channel?

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