Sony HDR-SR7 AVCHD 6.1MP 60GB High Definition Hard Disk Drive Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Sony HDR-SR7 AVCHD 6.1MP 60GB High Definition Hard Disk Drive Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
Customer Review: buffer overflow and data error
Summary: 1 Stars
I rated this item low although I really like the camera for most things. There is one MAJOR problem I have seen. When I record my son's garage band in the highest quality, the recording mode kicks off after about 30 or so seconds whith a "buffer overflow" message followed by a "data error" message. When the noise level being recorded is more "reasonable", the recording proceeds without a problem. Now I am looking for a way of attaching an external mic that will "dampen" the volume to a level the camera can handle. However, it seems that the camera should do that on its own.
Any suggestion on how I can record this very loud, rock and roll event successfully? Type of mic, etc.
Customer Review: Sony electronics have gone downhill just like Sony computers
Summary: 1 Stars
I have owned many sony products. They were all pretty good except their computers which are totally junk. I owned DCR-TRV17,DCR-HC40 camcorders and they were good and pretty reliable. Now for this HDR-SR7, it is a totally junk. Focus is a problem. Wherever the unit got hot, the image becomes totally pink. I searched online, there are many similar reports in videohelp forum. I owned a few Canons, all the way from cheap consumers models to GL1,XL1S,XL2 professional cameras. They are always reliable and always improving. Sony just needs to go bankrupt and reborn.It is hopeless.Customer Review: Disappointed
Summary: 1 Stars
I have been a big Sony fan for years, especially in regards to digital cameras. This camcorder was a big disappointment though. I dont mind paying the extra bucks coz its Sony, and its HDD and HD but I expected the same Sony quality that I have seen in their digital still cameras. The indoor video quality on the HDR-SR7 is extremely poor. Even in HD the video is very grainy. I have an 8 month old baby so I am going to be doing lots of indoor videos for years to come so I want something that produces good quality indoor video. This is not it.Customer Review: Steady shot is overheating causing image to jump
Summary: 1 Stars
I have been using this camera for 2 years now. The steady shot lens overheat frequently and block themselves causing the image to blur (jumping vertically). The footage is useless. It seams the problem happens in most SR models - I found a lot of similar complains not only about SR7. I am not going to risk and buy another model from sony anymore. I do not recommend to buy this camera!
Update: I sent it for fixing and it appeared to be the whole lens section damaged - repair cost 270 USD.
Customer Review: Be careful ordering from J&R music world
Summary: 1 Stars
We purchased this based on everyone's reviews - but J&R music world sent us the European model instead of the American model. Which means we have to run out and buy an additional adapter. So far I have not tried it. Just very disappointed that they would send out the wrong model. Normally I would return for the correct one - but we are expecting our child in a week (the sole reason we bought this camera) so now, off to Fry's to fix their screw up.