Introduction: Sony has scaled new heights in the HDV world by introducing the HVRZ7 camcorder; known for its interchangeable lenses and other high-end features that are meant for seasoned professionals alone. This ergonomically built camcorder doesn’t weigh much without lens and can be balanced in your hands comfortably. Swap, link and play with the lenses as you wish and as per your footage demands, the flexibility and ease of changing lenses offered by this camcorder is far beyond our imagination.

Features: Hailed by Sony as the world’s first HDV camcorder that can be held in hands, this device comprises a memory recording unit and   1/3” 3 Clear Vid CMOS system which happens to be the source of exceptional quality and crystal clear videos this handycam boasts about.  The CMOS sensors used in this camcorder come equipped with a dual noise canceling feature that will effectively minimize the noise while shooting in low light environment.

Pros:

• The snapshot lovers can now take a snap and get it recorded in real-time onto the Pro Duo Memory stick that was put into the allotted slot.
• Recording formats are switchable between HD & SD and for the playback options you have DV/DVCAM/HDV/1080i.
• The HVRZ7 is teeming with controls, both manual & automated ones in various aspects like zoom, exposure, color options, skin tone details, iris & shutter controls etc. The cumulative functionality of these controls credits you with an alarming degree of control over your footage, for that matter over your camcorder as well. You, the videographer practically can define, determine and dictate how your camcorder should work and the kind of output it is ought to deliver.

Cons:

• The kingpin of the Sony HVRZ7 camcorder, the flexibility to interchange lenses is quite an expensive affair, as these lenses are pricey and difficult to procure and might not be within the reach of many.
• It would have been better if they have included an additional power input to this device.

Pricing Range: To possess this first handheld HDV camcorder you need to shell out $5,129.00 - $5,999.00!

Final Verdict:  The Sony HVRZ7 camcorder is a truly a complicated technical maze which requires good deal of professional experience and outlook to assimilate its functions and master its controls. Invest in good deal of time in exploring this brilliant device before you actually start off with your professional assignments. A must buy for all those professionals who would want to carve a niche for themselves in the digital world!