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Hdr Cx7

Hdr Cx7

I want to get a Sony Handycam HDR-CX7 I have windows xp?

I need to know the downfalls and the good things. I heard this camcorder uses Memory Stick Duo for the videos how do you import them to computer in steps too. please thank you 10 points

You “heard”?

Try downloading a copy of the owner’s manual from the Sony website for ACCURATE information.

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What’s M2TS?
The .m2ts is a container file format for multiplexing audio, video and other streams. It’s commonly used for high definition video on Blu-ray Disc and AVCHD. M2TS files are raw M2TS videos recorded using AVCHD camcorders like:
Canon HF10 /20/100, Canon HFS10/11/100, Canon HG10/21, Canon HR21, Canon iVIS HF M31, Canon VIXIA HF M30, JVC GZ-HD10/30/40, Panasonic HDC-DV1/SD1/SD5/SD10, Panasonic HDC-HS9/SX5/TM10, Sony HDR-CX110/120/350V/370V, Sony HDR-SR1/5/7/8, Sony HDR-TG1/5, Sony HDR-CX7/UX1, etc.

How to play M2TS files on Mac?
Playing M2TS files from AVCHD folders on Mac can be realized with VLC Media Player which could play back the content (as it supports H.264 video and AC3 audio directly without DirectShow filters). Picture Motion Browser, distributed with Sony camcorders can play these kind of files, but this article assumes you do not have that software.

What’s MKV?
MKV, short for Matroska, is an open standard free container format, a file format that can hold an unlimited number of video, audio, picture or subtitle tracks inside a single file. MKV is similar in concept to other containers like AVI, MP4 or ASF, but is entirely open in specification, with implementations consisting mostly of open source software.

How to convert M2TS to MKV on Mac with M2TS to MKV converter for Mac?
To convert M2TS file to MKV on Mac, you just need three simple steps.

Step 1. Download
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step 2. Load m2ts file and set output
Click Add File button to add M2TS file, batch conversion is supported. Click Profile drop-down list to select output format, you can also preview video in view panel and capture pictures by clicking snapshot button. Click Browse… button to save the ripe M2TS file.

Step 3. Convert
Click Convert button to finish the M2TS to MKV conversion on Mac quickly with excellent M2TS to MKV converter for Mac.

Note: M2TS to MKV converter for Mac not only enables you to convert AVCHD.m2ts to MKV, AVCHD.mts to MKV, AVCHD.ts to MKV, AVCHD.trp to MKV, but also to convert many other formats to almost all regular formats like MP4, WMV, SWF, AVI, 3GP, MOV, etc.

How to extract audio from M2TS on Mac with M2TS to MKV converter for Mac?
First, load M2TS file as step 1 in converting M2TS to MKV on Mac, then click Profile drop-down list to choose one of the audio formats, you can save the M2TS audio clip as MKA, MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, AC3, AIFF, AMR, FLAC, WMA, MP2. To select the audio clip you like, click Trim button, drag the slider.

How to customize M2TS video on Mac with M2TS to MKV converter for Mac?
Click Trim button, set start and end time to convert the footage you prefer to.

Click Edit button, on the popped-up window, click Crop and Effect to set the aspect ratio(16:9, 4:3 available) and adjust the Contrast, Saturation and Brightness(special effect Gray, Emboss, Old film available).

Click Settings button to tune Resolution, Bitrate, FrameRate, Encoder.

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Sony HDR-CX550V 64GB High Definition Handycam Camcorder
List Price: ~~$1,199.00~~
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Description

Capture stunning 1920 x 1080 high-definition video and 12 Megapixel still images with the HDR-CX550V, which employs an “Exmor R” CMOS sensor for superior low-light performance and 64GB of embedded flash memory. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode and 3-way Shake Canceling enables you to capture remarkably smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting.

Features

1920×1080 Full HD Recording w/12MP still image
64GB1 embedded Flash memory
1/2.88″ 6MP back-illuminated “Exmor R” CMOS sensor
Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active Mode
Wide Angle G-Lens (26.3mm) with 10x Optical zoom

Reviews

Great HD camera just a bit expensive

by Edward Simonson from Palmdale, Ca. USA on 2010-07-17
Have had this camera for 2 weeks and really like it so far. Great quality build and feels very comfortable when using it, the hand strap is large enough to give plenty of support when hand holding while shooting. The quality HD is fantastic as well as the still photos. I was pleasantly surprised by how well the wide angle and the zoom lens is, much better than I anticipated. The flash works well when shooting photos in low light and not to far away from your subjects. Stabilization works better than any other Sony movie camera I have owned. It didn’t take me long to get used to where all the buttons and controls are, I’m still learning the menu for functions but it seems pretty logical and very descriptive. I use the Sony PMB supplied software that comes with the camera and works well for transferring recordings to my computer as well as creating a DVD, learning to use the PMB software was very easy.
The large LCD screen is very good and lots of information displayed. The EVF is for me a must in bright Sunlight and is really sharp I only wished it extended out further when using larger batteries. The largest battery I would recommend is the NP-FV70, the NP-FV100 battery just sticks out to far with the EVF on this camera. I have no regrets purchasing this camera, Sony did a great job with this one.

Excellent buy!

by Michelle from on 2010-07-13
I hate to spend so much on a camcorder but I figured if I go “big” (meaning higher price) I won’t have to update for years to come. I usually update my camcorder and camera every other year but with this one – there will be no need to do so. And man, am I loving this one. The low light capability, night shot, steady shot, video quality, picture quality, size and every other feature on this baby are out of this world and well worth the $1000 or so. You can’t go wrong with this purchase – just do it!

The only thing I would like to let you know b/c I did not realize this when I was shopping for a great camcorder is that the highest quality of video from this camcorder is put on a DVD and only able to play on a Blu-Ray player. That’s right – Blu-Ray quality videos of your best memories!!! Now, I just need to buy a Blu-Ray player…

Fantastic

by Dylan from Illinois, USA on 2010-07-10
The Sony HDR CX550V is the best camcorder i have ever owned. It takes stunning videos, amazing still pictures and has excellent low light performance. It also has one of the best designs for a camcorder I have seen in awhile. Don’t hesitate to buy this camcorder, you won’t be disappointed.

Beware of this Sony CX 550V

by Quick_Fox from on 2010-06-26
I am using Sony Camcorders for last 10 years. What sets SONY apart from other companies is Carl Zeiss Lens.
I purchased this camera seeing its review & specification on sony site.

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It has – Video Actual (Pixel) : 4150K Pixels (16:9), 3110K Pixels (4:3)
This is really great. But when I purchased this camera, I was really disapponited by it’s lacklustre image quality. It has all pixels & details. But it lacks something !! Finally I realized it’s nothing but lens. This camera has some sony G lens.

Please shoot same location with even older SONY camera ( with Carl Zeiss Lens ) and then shoot with this 12 MEGA PIXEL cx 550 V camera. Then compare the results. You will understand what I am saying.

Hope SONY reverts back to Carl Zeiss lens in upcoming releases ..

Best overall Camcorder in its class. Most bang for Buck

by HD1080p from Omaha, USA on 2010-06-17
Best overall Camcorder in its class. Most bang for Buck

The best features, ranked in order of what I thought was best for my needs.
1. The wide angle lens (29.8-298mm).
2. large 3.5 inch screen
3. Very good Low Light / IR Night Mode
4. 64 GB Flash Memory
5. EVF at high quality
6. 5.1 Stereo Mic

Features I wished the Sony had:
1. 8 or 12 Megapixel CMOS instead of the 6 Megapixel. HD still looks amazing though
2. 12x or 15x zoom I like the wide angle more so not a big deal to give up big zooms.
3. No wind screen
4. Dont find GPS useful

I was looking for a camera that had the most features, for the best price. I ended up looking at Panasonic HDC-TM700, Canon Vixia HF S20 and Sony HDR-CX550V. I actually went to a store that had all 3 models so I could compare.

All were around $1000-1100 in price, but I found the Sony to be the most comfortable, and had the best overall features. The features that sold me on the Sony was the wide angle lens (29.8-298mm), the good low light/night shot IR mode, 3.5 inch screen, 64 GB Flash memory, EVF, and Comfort in my hand.

Zoom/Lens
The Canon has a 43-435mm zoom, not wide enough for my taste, but good zoom for distance. Anything beyond 200mm does not interest me as I am rarely that far away to make that matter.

Touch Screen / EVF
The large 3.5 inch screen was amazing, sharp and easy to use for my fat fingers, compared to the Panasonic and Canon. Panasonic being the worst of the 3 for size, and the Canon touch screen was hard to use I thought.
EVF is a must, Panasonic had it but the Sony looked sharper and cleaner. Canon only has it on the S21 model for $300 more

Low Light
I tested the low light option by having the sales guy take all 3 cameras into a back stock room and shut off the lights, then recorded some footage, then turned on my cell phone as a low light source in the room, and shot some more footage. The Sony did the best overall with this test. Sharp clear well lit images compared to the other two, but the Panasonic did a decent job as well.
Autofocus was great on the Sony, and image stabilization worked better than I expected.

I cannot speak to the quality of the pictures from the Canon/Panasonic on my home TV, but on a 42″ HDTV the Sony playback looks amazing. Sharp, clean, and clear.

Audio
I also liked the 5.1 audio, which the Panasonic had, but Canon did not. Outside the Sony does pickup wind if it is a particularly windy day (20+mph winds) The Panasonic seems to have a wind screen feature that the Sony Lacks.

Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active Mode

Storage
64GB on the Sony, 32 on the Panasonic and 32 for Canon unless you go with the HF S21 but that model is $300 more, and not worth that price for only 32 more GB and nothing else that I could see.

All of them take still photos while recording, which is also nice.

To re-cap, I went with the Sony cx550V because in every category that I could see, Sony tied or exceeded the other camcorders in the same price range. And my number one feature was the extra wide angle lens and built in light and night mode ability. For me these are most important. 64GB is more than enough, but I have a 8gb backup chip in the camcorder. It was the most comfortable in my hand as well, and feels like a solid camera. Hope this review helps you out, as you will not be disappointed with the Sony CX550V if you have ~$1100 or so to spend.

Sony HDR-CX7 AVCHD 6.1MP High Definition Flash Memory Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom

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