T7 video A colleague of mine is interested in a new digicam. He likes to take short video sequences and was wondering if the T7 features proper optical zoom with continuous auto-focus, auto-exposure while videoing? I know the first generations of digicams only allowed digital zoom and wouldn't change focus from the point at which one started filming. Also, any general experiences of video on the T7 - how long can one film etc?

This is fixed lens camera.
Key Features Digital Zoom
8x Camera Type
Compact LCD Screen Size
2 in. Resolution
5 Megapixel Optical Zoom
Without Optical Zoom Image Quality Camera Resolution
5 Megapixel Image Sensor Type
CMOS Video Video Resolutions
640 x 480 (VGA) Lens Interchangeable Lens
Not Interchangeable Lenses Optical Zoom
Without Optical Zoom Exposure Control White Balance
Underwater (Preset) Storage Memory Type
Built-in • SD Card Built-in Memory Size
16 MB Included Features Self Timer
2 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 12 Sec. Tripod Mount
With Tripod Mount Interfaces Interface Type
USB 1.1 Power Supply Battery Type
2 x AAA Batteries Dimensions Depth
0.83 in. Height
2.3 in. Width
3.5 in. Miscellaneous UPC
859108008797 Product ID
77004823 Included Accessories
2 x AAA Batteries • USB Cable • Strap • AV Cable

Product MPN MPN: 80640 Key Features Features: Red-eye Correction Camera Type: Compact Resolution: 3.1 Megapixel LCD Screen Size: 1.5 in. Optical Zoom: Without Optical Zoom Digital Zoom: 4x Lens Interchangeable Lens: Not Interchangeable Lenses Optical Zoom: Without Optical Zoom Focus Type: Autofocus Macro Focus Range: 7.87 - 11.81 in. (w) Focal Length: 6.1 - 18.3 mm Image Quality Image Sensor Type: CMOS Camera Resolution: 3.1 Megapixel Image Resolutions: 2560 x 1920 · 2048 x 1536 · 1600 x 1200 Video Video Resolutions: 640 x 480 (VGA) Video Speed: 15 fps Video Format: AVI Exposure Control Aperture Range: f2.8/f4.8 (w/t) White Balance: Auto · Daylight / Sunny (Preset) · Cloudy (Preset) · Fluorescent (Preset) · Tungsten (Preset) Storage Memory Type: Built-in · SD Card Built-in Memory Size: 16 MB Compression Type: JPEG Flash Flash Type: Built-In Flash Functions: Flash Off · Auto Flash · Forced On Viewfinder / Display LCD Protected Position: Without LCD Protected Position Interfaces Interface Type: USB 1.1 Video Interface: Video Out Power Supply Battery Type: 2 x AAA Batteries Included Features Built-in Microphone: With Built-in Microphone System Requirements Operating System: Microsoft Windows 2000 · Microsoft Windows 98SE · Microsoft Windows ME · Microsoft Windows XP Dimensions Width: 3.5 in. Depth: 0.8 in. Height: 2.44 in. Miscellaneous Family Line: Vivitar ViviCam UPC: 19643806405 Product ID: 44609540 Return to top

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The digital zoom works fine on mine. It sounds like your have encountered a couple of defective models.

However, even once you get the digital zoom to work, it gets really grainy, so I don't use it.

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Hello, Don't mix magnifier mode and expanded focus mode. Magnifier mode is simply a short AF range operating mode, like a kinda super-macro. Whether you selected mag/macro/normal, the camera operates always same except that the focussing range limits are changed accordingly by the S/W. The lens itself is capable of focussing from 1cm to infinity anyway. Expanded focus is used on some still and video cameras to assit manual focus because the LCD's resolution is lower than the CCD's. It can be seen as a workaround for the lack of optical reflex viewfinder (Sony cams ar not dSLRs, including HDR-FX1!). So the center area of the pic is "digitally zoomed" to make sure you can adjust a sharp focus of the point of interest in your frame. However it has nothing to do with macro shooting, and works at any distance within the lenses focussing range. Hope having helped

No, not really. For a digicam, it has simply amazingly low noise and a very sharp image. Your shot was shot at ISO320 - there's naturally going to be a little noise in the image. Even DSLRs when shot at higher ISOs like that tend to pick up a little bit of noise. Try shooting at lower ISOs like 64 or 100 to keep noise levels to a minimum. Even in your pic, I didn't see any noise in the shadows, looks quite good.

I don't own a T7,but I have the P150 and S40. All these small Sony digicams have something in common;Sony uses 1/40 as the default flash shutter speed in low light conditions,while other makers use 1/60.You are more likely to get a blurry picture compared to other digicams you have previously used,unless you hold the camera steady (two hands). The other thing about these cameras is their lack of weight, coming in at a mere 134 g/4.7 oz. Light weight means you must hold the camera steady (two hands) or risk camera movement when you press the shutter. Again, the tendency with a small,light weight camera is to hold it with one hand while you take a picture,this leads to blurry pictures. The review for this camera is positive; a "Dave's Pick." - Just remember the flash range is only 5ft / 1.6m. http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/T7/T7A.HTM

The D-450 Zoom is an improved version of the D-400 Zoom. Both models have the following features: •1.3 megapixel resolution •3x optical zoom lens - 2x digital telephoto •Stream-lined compact form design •Automatic focus, metering, and white balance •Built-in, pop-up electronic flash •Real-image optical viewfinder •LCD monitor •Buffered RAM memory; burst shooting •Video output to TV •12-second self-timer •8 meg SmartMedia included. Larger capacity cards available. In addition, the D-450 Zoom has the following features: •A larger buffered RAM memory permits rapid shooting (real-time shooting without having to wait for the image write) and a true sequence shooting in more quality modes: Memory Card Storage Capacity Shots Frames per second Quality Mode 10 2.0 SQ 8 0.8 HQ 4 0.8 SHQ •A new high-resolution glare-free LCD monitor screen that can be easily viewed at any angle and even in bright sunlight. The new monitor also uses less power •Automatic ISO adjustment from ISO 160 to 640. Manually selectable ISO 160, 320, and 640 •New Slow-Synchronization flash mode which enables the use of the flash on shots requiring long exposure (such as night time photography) •Image playback now includes an easier to use index mode of 4, 9, or 16 images. A 3x magnification inspection mode allows easy viewing of image detail •Overall power efficiency has been improved. 1.5 to 2 times more battery life compared to the D-400 Zoom •D-450 Zoom comes in a Champagne Gold finish NOTE: The D-450 Zoom digital camera does not include the Olympus FlashPath floppy disk adapter (which was included with the D-400 Zoom). The FlashPath adapter is available as a separate accessory.

The D-450 Zoom is an improved version of the D-400 Zoom. Both models have the following features: •1.3 megapixel resolution •3x optical zoom lens - 2x digital telephoto •Stream-lined compact form design •Automatic focus, metering, and white balance •Built-in, pop-up electronic flash •Real-image optical viewfinder •LCD monitor •Buffered RAM memory; burst shooting •Video output to TV •12-second self-timer •8 meg SmartMedia included. Larger capacity cards available. In addition, the D-450 Zoom has the following features: •A larger buffered RAM memory permits rapid shooting (real-time shooting without having to wait for the image write) and a true sequence shooting in more quality modes: Memory Card Storage Capacity Shots Frames per second Quality Mode 10 2.0 SQ 8 0.8 HQ 4 0.8 SHQ •A new high-resolution glare-free LCD monitor screen that can be easily viewed at any angle and even in bright sunlight. The new monitor also uses less power •Automatic ISO adjustment from ISO 160 to 640. Manually selectable ISO 160, 320, and 640 •New Slow-Synchronization flash mode which enables the use of the flash on shots requiring long exposure (such as night time photography) •Image playback now includes an easier to use index mode of 4, 9, or 16 images. A 3x magnification inspection mode allows easy viewing of image detail •Overall power efficiency has been improved. 1.5 to 2 times more battery life compared to the D-400 Zoom •D-450 Zoom comes in a Champagne Gold finish NOTE: The D-450 Zoom digital camera does not include the Olympus FlashPath floppy disk adapter (which was included with the D-400 Zoom). The FlashPath adapter is available as a separate accessory.