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Sony Handycam HDR-TG7VE video review

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Now that we have 1080p-shooting pocket Internet camcorders costing under £200, the HDR-TG7VE’s £500-plus price looks a little steep. However, it is in a totally different league in terms of both image quality and features. You can also pick up similarly good camcorders for much less, in particular Sony’s own HDR-CX105E or JVC’s Everio GZ-HD300. Nevertheless, neither are as small or stylish as the TG7VE. It may be a little on the pricey side, but this is one camcorder you could stow in your breast pocket, yet it’s capable of very impressive video quality for its size. Read full review

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8/10

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By James Morris
Reviewed 29 December 2009
Updated 26 May 2011

Price as reviewed

£479.99

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Sony Handycam HDR-TG7VE details

Value
7/10
Image Quality
9/10
Features
8/10
Overall
8/10

Price as reviewed

£479.99

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Sony

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8:23 AM on 30 December, 2009

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Been a fan of small camcorders, had the AVCHD based Sony CX6 and original TG3. the TG3 is still a bargain camcorder as you can pick them up for under £300 as there end of line.


The big drawback on the TG3 and TG7 is battery life! The NP-50 battery that fits inside the chassis is only good for 90mins of footage, hence if you want to continuous recording , you will end up having to battery swap. sound quailty is also good, even at high volume (concerts etc) this is something the early AVCHD camcorders like the CX6 was terrible at.

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Good point about the battery life. It is pretty short for both camcorders, although I've found the TG7VE better than the TG3.

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I have a question about a real quality of picture. I think about buying this camera. Can you tell me something about it?

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