Sony HVR-Z7E professional HDV camcorder. Available at www.cvp.co.uk

[CryForMyPenis]

How kan i put the videos from the camera to the pc..?

[OlamintProductions]

I recently bought this camera the picture guality is brilliant...you can check my youtube channel for the video clips

[raytay101]

what shutter speed should I shoot with to get the best slow motion in a 24p timeline in final cut

[GanEdenAustralia]

Can JVC HD200 lens fit this?

[cubeproduktion]

What is the difference between the HVR-Z7U and the HVR-Z7E?

[Pedsakai]

@cubeproduktion The Z7U is for USA us only, and the Z7E is for Europe :)



[GanEdenAustralia]

Philip "Megarich" Bloom..........

[GanEdenAustralia]

@GanEdenAustralia lol

[JDMVideographing]

Say you have a Budget of 6K What would you say is the best buy the Z7, EX1, EX3 or the NX5e? Which Sony model will be the one that doesnt date so soon?

[theryaner]

@JDMVideographing I have the same exact question. Personally, I like what I'm seeing from the z7 better than the EX1. I know the image quality of the EX1 is slightly better and it records native 1080p, but as far as ergonomics and flexibility goes the z7 looks better. The only thing that's stopping me from purchasing the Z7 is that the ex1/ex3 has a 1/2 inch chip, which gives you about a stop of light. Not sure if that stop of light is worth the additional cost.

[JDMVideographing]

@theryaner Yes very good point. The one thing that attracts me to the Z7 is the fact that you can change the lens which i think is a very good feature.

But then again for just alittle more money, The EX3 does the same. So im stil in deep thought about this. I like the NX5e bevause its the newest release out of them all but, if i can just see dating too fast. The EX1 i like but it hasent been that one that has really attracted me into it.

[theryaner]

@JDMVideographing the EX3 is definitely the best of them all, but it's over 3k more than the z7. That 3k can be put elsewhere to increase the quality of your production. Also the added cost of sxs cards also kinda sucks. I film mainly short films, so I WILL have control over the lights in my scenes. But the z7 is a 2008 release and I don't feel comfortable buying something that's "old. I'm sure good videos can be produced with any one of these cameras, so I really don't know what to get.

[EluraUser]

@theryaner "But the z7 is a 2008 release and I don't feel comfortable buying something that's old." -- HDV is dead. No new products from Sony, Canon or JVC in the last two years. They have moved to tapeless. Panasonic moved to tapeless too.

[airscrew1]

Then in 2 to three years time there will be another one coming along and everyone will be after the lates gadget. Plus all these electronic cameras have a limited serviceable life which in my opinion makes them poor value for money, then theres the compatibility of the media that you used to record your production. Will it still be around in ten or twenty years from now? I doubt it.

[Placid794]

@airscrew1 very good point, you should have been part of the product release team for sony when they put it out in the market!!! hahaha But that would still be an awesome camera to work with, i dont have any working cameras but i like filming and editing music projects/performances.

[myhiddenlinks]

how much 20k?

[Lctsforce]

@myhiddenlinks no 7k

[merasanam]

Slow down dude.....

[RosemondP]

how much is that badboy??

[CVPTV]

@RosemondP check our website, it's in the title of the video

[Djgoofyman]

@RosemondP dude copy the name of the cam and put it on ebay or amazon

[123wooo456]

@RosemondP £1,469.00

[TheDailyNewsPost]

12 times optical? LOL. mine has 78x zoom! But I know why HD camcorders (oftenly) have low zoom!

[outithewoods]

Can i gave one with a bare sensor so i can record near infrared to the limit of the QE of the chip?

[eddiex360]

can u attach mics? on the side of the camera not just on the horse shoe?

[eddiex360]

does it work with macs?

[LazierLion]

hey im a filmmaker going to buy a new camera. i need 3 chips, for sound i need 16 bit and 48mhz. and i need 2 be able 2 plug in a mike. can anyone suggest the cheapest camera out there with those specifications? i'd prefer sony or canon. please either reply or post a comment on my channel page. Thanks!

[dingo27mobile]

This camera is so good, still i think good old panasonic ag-dvx100 had much better color picture and was little better at low light situations. This sony also dont like lightened up stage in dark areas. And card reader was too faulty (2 of 3 gone not usable)

[iRaffica]

nice cam.

[ALKUKES]

i think my z1 its ok 4 now,,, u watch smth else going to cam after that HVR-Z7E are you going to throw this one,,,, away,,, nice tot by the way

[riky3]

I'm guessing this video was shot using that camera?

[SteveStarfyTV]

garrrgghhh... why do you talk mathmatically? idont know what your saying.

[maximiliaan1995]

is this the same carmera as the Z7P

sorry if thats a stupid quistion

[CVPTV]

@maximiliaan1995 Not a stupid question at all :) Yes it is the same camera. The E stands for European support where P stands for Pacific area support.

[maximiliaan1995]

how would this for shooting a student feature film

witch i want to look professional

[CVPTV]

@maximiliaan1995 - It would look very professional if your shots are done well :)

[domhaseltine]

It comes with the MIc. I am getting one of these tomorrow! Cant wait.

[nicks2424]

dose it come with the mic

[Coles109]

do u sell any of those?

[CVPTV]

@Coles109 Yes, we sell this camcorder and much more at our web site. Thanks

[MsNIQA]

what is the name of the camera, you used to shoot this video.

[CVPTV]

@MsNIQA - The HVR-Z7E was used for shoot this video I am told. Thanks:)

[mastermequon]

I found one of these for $1900, is that a good deal? And how long can you record on the best flash card? 8 gig? 1 hour?

[CVPTV]

A $6000 camera for $1900? Now that is a bargain

[GanEdenAustralia]

Where?

[maximiliaan1995]

@mastermequon thats a great deal

[mastermequon]

@maximiliaan1995 yeah that was a craigslist scam. I ended up getting a new AX2000.

[maximiliaan1995]

@mastermequon kk thanks for the tip

[pastetix]

Whatabout gen lock?

[SketchyPencil]

I wantie

[AONEMANPRODUCTION]

this is my favorite camcorder!!!! tested one out before in new york city.

[jevric123]

hi filip blueman, nice blue t-shirt u got there :P

[MortallicA91]

i'm confused...

roll shutter give you full frame of flashing or it gives you the half frame?

global shutter is the one that gives you half frame?

as CVPTV here in utube is answering phlip bloom?

[MortallicA91]

as wiki says:

This method of image acquisition records each individual movie frame not as a single snapshot of a point in time but by scanning across the frame either vertically or horizontally.

so rolling shutter gives you half frame :/

but what rolling shutter is good for?

[jaworskij]

Nice shirt!

[Nicolai4973]

Oh yea by the way, if dust gets inside the camera when you remove the lens your fucked!

[MrValentine666]

How much does this camera cost? ( in GBP)

[CVPTV]

Hi, thanks for your message.

The price changes on a regular basis so it's best to check out our latest price. We are the best price guaranteed in the UK for Authorised Sony Stock.

Search for CVP in google and you should find us :)

Peace

[MrValentine666]

Ooo, thank you! :)

[CVPTV]

You are most welcome MrValentine666 ;-)

[panfilipp]

Hi..i want to get that camera...i have a question!(Maybe it's wrong question)

why is Z7"E" ? it is a different model?

And if it is whats the differences.Sorry for my english...Thank you!!

[CVPTV]

Hi, thanks for the message.

The model number generically is HVR-Z7 and the E means it is covered by European warranty & support. U is USA and P is Pacific.

[hamlintyler]

this is an amazing camera, im selling my FX-7, and buying the Z7U for sure. thanks for the help =)

[ImmersionImagery]

The Z7 does not shoot TRUE progressive.. I would not recommend to anyone to use the progressive feature. There is no chip on the market that can capture true progressive images, not even the RED can do this.. What you have to remember is that digital chip sensors (CMOS included) can only record light via scan lines.

[ConsumerDV]

@ImmersionImagery " The Z7 does not shoot TRUE progressive." -- Wrong. It does.

[jonathancantalk]

Can you Use any DSL Tripod? Sorry i couldn't watch the whole video :")

[CVPTV]

Hi, thanks for your message. I'm not 100% sure what you mean. If you mean a tripod that would normally be suitable for an SLR stills camera then I would have to say no.

The weight of the camcorder is probably significant. However, more importantly tripods designed for video will be smoother but then that would also be based on how much you had to spend.

Peace

[jonathancantalk]

@CVPTV Thanks! Also Do you think you can do a tutorial on how to like upload the camera videos to youtube while using a mac? thnks!

[CVPTV]

Hi, you are welcome.

Me doing a YouTube tutorial will not be happening any time soon I'm afraid. Only because I have an absolute Nightmare trying to get YouTube to accept videos so I am not well placed to tutor just yet :)

Peace

[jonathancantalk]

@CVPTV oh ok thanks for helping me!

[zinhard]

for the next time can you speak... slower? thanks for the video heps me to choose this camera

[CVPTV]

Hi zinhard. Sorry for the speed.

The good news is that I have transcribed (typed up all of the words that are spoken in) this video.

If you view this video on our own web site: (search google for CREATIVEVIDEO and then click the CVPTV link at the top) then you can read it in your own time.

Peace

[EluraUser]

@zinhard I actually like how Philip Bloom speaks, fast and to the point. I hate those longish reviews with "um" and "eh".

[785tt9gh]

Is it possible to use the same lenses of the Z7u in the EX3?

[CVPTV]

You can do anything with the right adaptor...

[pitu23bro]

do they sell us?

[formaset]

By the way, I love your reviews. I bought a Letus Ultimate because of you :) (That is a heavy sucka in front of the camera. My z-7 weights 16 lbs with it on!

[CVPTV]

Thanks formaset.

I hope you are getting some great results with it. I agree it is a monster though.

Peace :)

[formaset]

I'm getting the Red One camera in the Spring. No more back orders. No more wait :)

[formaset]

I own this cam and I wish Sony made a different design regarding the battery / CF recording unit. The recorder unit should feature a hinge or something similar that makes the recorder pop up so you don't have to remove the recorder when your battery need to be changed.

[dhakagod]

A useful review my friend, but it would have been the best video out there if you could just show us its captured video...

[CVPTV]

I know what you mean in a way. However, youtube isn't exactly the platform to show the true potential of the quality. It is HDV so there is compression involved.

Peace :)

[dhakagod]

ohk..fair enough ......

[daswada9]

it sucks why he did not show as how it looks when recording

[DeeJayBounce]

Well it's not going to transform into a fucking Lamborghini is it now?

[CVPTV]

@daswada9 Hi, the video itself was shot on a Z7E I am told. Thanks.

[dingo27mobile]

@daswada9 it looks same, do you think it will transform into camaro ?

[GanEdenAustralia]

@daswada9 Beacause Mr Blooming Heck doesn't want us to see it.

[Tom94Rennardson]

how much is it

[sonic31300]

great vid, I'm a up coming film maker. I would like to know out of JVC, Sony, Panasonic , Canon, which company makes the best film camcorders? if you could rank them.

[nikon00]

thank you for your great video i like it ..five star on rating :)))

[CVPTV]

Thanks for saying so. We are glad it is useful :)

[JaksProductions]

@CVPTV if you attach the thing that allows you to record to a flash memory, can you but a big battery inside at all if you want to record to flash memory?

[brunorey89]

hey im frome argentina butt i live in peru , i wanna ask you. i wanna buy a sony Z7E just like this one. butt i wanna buy it from internet like ebay or something like that because it must have shipping to peru .ehat do you recoment?

[CVPTV]

That is a bit like asking someone in wallmart where the nearest best-buy is....

[ADPhotoshop]

im a camera noob but have enough to spend on this, but does it shoot like macro sort of thing, like in the films? like if i were to shoot sum1 in focus and have the background blurry? thats what im looking for!! PLZ ANSWER!!

[CVPTV]

I feel that maybe the JVC GY-HM100 may be better for you. We have a video review of it, and it's worth viewing. :)

[mrwashur1991]

any camera can have in focus and out of focus.

[gewooneerlijk]

what,s the different between your profesional camera and sony hdr fx7 and

hdr fx100.?which quality is better

[Macinabit]

If it's anything like the HVR-Z1E it's crap to say the least. I have one on the shelf collecting dust. Image stabalizer is crap. The post editing in Final cut pro is a nightmare as it's tape. It cost me an arm and a leg and i would have been better off saving the money.

[CVPTV]

Interesting comment. I have had very much success indeed with the Z1. Up until recently my favourite handheld!

[Macinabit]

I Should have got a shoulder mount model and not a hand held. I have seen the shoulder mounts but doubt if they are very steady. The images are clear but a pain to use. I got fed up having back ache with a steadycam and having to have a tripode in the boot of the car. It is ok for quicky use 5 or 10 mins if you don't have to do much panning etc but no good for pro work.

[CVPTV]

Good point.

For pro-work the XDCAM HD range is awesome!

[CVPTV]

Hi, we may be able to purchase your old Z1 from you. If you are interested our main office phone number is (UK) 01527 854 222 - Regards

[e7sasjded]

can you tell me what type and models of lens i can use with this cam ?

[NakedJKid]

this is my dilema. I shoot promo videos for music events.

i used to use a camera with 3ccds but i upgraded to cmos and now i get much better picture quality in the dark clubs but strobes give me a horrible half frame where as they used to look really nice with the 3ccds.

[theseeker61]

Hello, is this a true HD camera? Will it broadcast 100% or 30%?  Thanks.

[mahamza86]

Informative and really nice Review, Nice Job

Is there any pro camcorder which can record the HD movie on Compact Flash memory or an HDD?

Cuz i find Mini Dv to be very old and it requires a lot of space to store.

If there is any then please tell me about it

[CVPTV]

Yes there are many professional camcorders that use solid state storage nowadays, one example is the HVR-Z5 - we have a video on youtube. What you say about the tapes is even more of an issue on solid state formats.... Search creativevideo in google and checkout out all of the options... Thanks

[mahamza86]

Thank You, It was a great Help

[CVPTV]

You are welcome :)

[Cage71]

i have documentary to start what sort of HD camcorder do you advise me Z1 or Z7???

[CVPTV]

Yes, you can transfer shot footage to a computer either via the 6 pin Firewire connector or by using the compact flash card.

[Waheedomar]

So i can conncted to computer

i mean i can copy my data

[CVPTV]

Hi, We change the price on a regular basis. For an up-to-date price please read the more info section at the top right of this page for details of our web site. Thanks

[Zman462]

How much?