# Sony HandyCam HDR-FX7 HD (Prosumer) Video Camera

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**Category:** Marketplace\
**Created:** [November 12, 2015, 6:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sony-handycam-hdr-fx7-hd-prosumer-video-camera/737361 "2015-11-12T06:20:55Z")\
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**Author:** ![Onomatopoeia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/onomatopoeia/32/4145_2.png) [@Onomatopoeia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Onomatopoeia)\
**Post date:** [November 12, 2015, 6:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sony-handycam-hdr-fx7-hd-prosumer-video-camera/737361/1 "2015-11-12T06:20:55Z")

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In “as new” condition. No scratches, mars, or damage of any kind. In perfect working order, with original packaging and box.

[![](https://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x221/onomatopoeia_af/810cUWsObiS._SL1500_small.jpg) ](https://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x221/onomatopoeia_af/810cUWsObiS._SL1500_small.jpg)

This camcorder looks quite gadgety, and it is. Tons of controls, custom settings, and ports to attach other devices, but I had no inclination (nor patience) to spend hours simply to learn how to use it optimally so I put it away almost immediately.

I have turned it on and recharged the battery, but I have never used it. I didn’t even attempt to adjust any of its settings.

Why am I selling it? I used to tell myself I’d get around to fiddling with it, but after 3 years I realized the only person I was fooling was me, so I might as well sell it while it is still worth something.

The buyer of my Sony HDR-FX7 will get the following.

– Sony HandyCam HDR-FX7 video camera  
– AC adapter (charges battery while attached to camera)  
– NP-F570 InfoLITHIUM battery (provides approx. 2 hours of power on a single charge)  
– NP-F970 InfoLITHIUM extended battery (provides approx. 8 hours of power on a single charge)  
– A/V stereo connecting cable  
– USB cable  
– Component video cable  
– Lens hood with integrated lens cover  
– Large eye cup  
– Operating Guide (manual)

Purchased new for $2100  
Selling for $1100

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**Author:** ![Onomatopoeia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/onomatopoeia/32/4145_2.png) [@Onomatopoeia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Onomatopoeia)\
**Post date:** [November 12, 2015, 6:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sony-handycam-hdr-fx7-hd-prosumer-video-camera/737361/2 "2015-11-12T06:45:54Z")

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I just realized while going through the box this evening that my HDR-FX7 came with a remote control. Heh. I never knew it had one. 🙂

So add 1 wireless remote to the list of items in the package.

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**Author:** ![Onomatopoeia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/onomatopoeia/32/4145_2.png) [@Onomatopoeia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Onomatopoeia)\
**Post date:** [March 14, 2016, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sony-handycam-hdr-fx7-hd-prosumer-video-camera/737361/5 "2016-03-14T03:43:25Z")

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Price reduction.

New asking price: $800 or best offer.

Also including a set of 4 Mini DV tapes.

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**Author:** ![gaffa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e68b1a/32.png) [@gaffa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gaffa)\
**Post date:** [March 23, 2016, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sony-handycam-hdr-fx7-hd-prosumer-video-camera/737361/6 "2016-03-23T15:19:17Z")

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Sadly, it looks like you’ve waited too long to sell it. People are avoiding any tape-based cameras.