The HDR CX7 is a new breed of camcorders. This one for instance allows you to record high definition video directly to Memory Stick PRO Duo media which goes into the CX7. It features a professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens and Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization for stunningly sharp high definition video. Plus, its large, 2.7" wide Clear Photo LCD Plus display features touch panel SwivelScreen technology. The Sony HDR-CX7 begins shipping from 13th July 2007. Easily one of the best handycams to get if you are about to buy one.

Detailed feature list follows:

3.2 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid CMOS Sensor
Exceptional still pictures and video with stunning detail and clarity.(1080 lines of resolution - HD Mode or 530 lines of horizontal resolution - SD Mode). Still-image performance is a remarkable 6.1 megapixels. Unlike traditional CCD Imagers, CMOS Sensors require less power, providing longer battery performance.

Switchable HD/SD Format Recording
Record and play back both high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) video recorded on standard 3" (8cm) DVD media.

x.v.Color Technology
Capture and display nearly twice as many (1.8x) viewable colors than other camcorders can, for a more vivid, accurate color range and more natural, lifelike images.

10X Optical / 20X Digital Zoom
Get close; real close -- optically or digitally. Digital Zoom Interpolation makes extreme digital zooming clearer, less distorted than ever before.

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens
Advanced optics deliver amazing picture quality. The Carl Zeiss lens' optical multi-layer coating increases contrast while reducing glare and flare, so you see brilliant, vivid images, with true-to-life color saturation and perfect rendition of subtle tones. The additional T* coating on the lens further reduces unwanted glare and flare.

2.7" Wide4 (16:9) Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD Plus Display (211K Pixels)
Enjoy excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The 211K pixel LCD screen shows sharp detailed imagery, and rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles during shooting or playback. Widescreen format makes it easy to compose shots in 16:9 mode.

Smooth Slow Record
Slow motion made simple. Capture and slow down fast-moving subjects with ease. By increasing the record rate from standard 60 fields per second (fps) to 240 fps for 3 seconds, you stretch the action over media space. Play it back at standard speed and you've 12 seconds of smooth slow-mo. Great for analyzing a golf swing or a viewing a bird in flight. You can even record an audio track to match the video's slow motion.

Memory Stick PRO Duo Media Slot
Capture still images with up to 2848x2136 resolution directly onto Memory Stick PRO Duoâ„¢ media for easy transfer to PCs. Perfect for E-mailing, printing or sharing with Memory Stick-compatible devices.

Dual Record
Capture vibrant, high quality still images. For versatility and convenience, capture a 4.6 megapixel pictures directly to Memory Stick Duoâ„¢ media even while shooting video.

Super SteadyShot Optical Image Stabilization System
Reduce blurry footage even at higher shake and vibration frequencies. Optical stabilization achieves a higher level of smoothness without the video degradation that mars some digital stabilization systems.

Tele Macro Function
Shoot ultra-close ups without the camcorder casting a shadow on your subject. Tele Macro Mode keeps the subject properly focused and the background unfocussed so that the subject stands out.

Active Interface Shoe
Provides power and two-way communication to optional accessories you connect directly to the camcorder.

Built-in Intelligent Flash
Delivers added clarity and detail, and reduced shadows, in low-light situations.

Super NightShot Infrared System
Shoot in low or even total darkness. Super NightShot automatically adjusts shutter speed to increase picture brightness and clarity so you can shoot without light (0 lux) and capture subjects from up to 10 feet away. Color Slow Shutter mode lets you record full color detail even in low light situations.

Scene Selection Modes
Getting an ideal image is easy, with a flexible range of pre-programmed settings that ensure great shooting, even in challenging situations. Choose from Beach, Candle, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Sports Lesson, Spotlight, and Sunrise & Sunset.

Picture Effects
Get creative when recording or playing back your video with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. Effects available in camera mode: Monotone, Pastel and Sepia. Effects available in playback mode: Monotone, Pastel and Sepia.

Fader Effects
Enhance your personal videos by adding professional-looking black or white fade effects.

InfoLITHIUM Battery with AccuPower Meter System
Charge the battery at any time. Unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries don't suffer life-shortening "memory effect." Exclusive AccuPower meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in either the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

Stamina Battery Power Management System
Provides extra long battery life , so you can continuously record up to 5 hours (viewfinder) or 5 hours (LCD) on a single charge (when using optional NP-FH100 InfoLithium Battery).

On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons
Easily control zoom and record buttons from the LCD screen's frame. Offers more flexibility when holding the camcorder; great for overhead or low-angle shots.

Easy Handycam
No hassle shooting. "Easy" mode locks out most of the camcorder's advanced features,letting you concentrate only the buttons that are essential for recording.

One Touch Wide Angle Shooting
Switch between 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios for shooting with just the touch of a button.

Manual Focus
Take control. Touch panel makes it easy to manually adjust focus. Control focus in difficult situations where the environment or subject aren't suited for autofocus (like shooting in a crowd or through a window), or you want to make something special of your shot (changing focus point, intentional defocus).

Multi-Language Menu
View menu display in English, Canadian French, Latin American Spanish or Brazilian Portuguese.