Sony DCRIP7BT MicroMV Digital Camcorder w/ 2.5" Hybrid LCD, 8MB Memory Stick, MPEG Movie, & Network Capability

Sony DCRIP7BT MicroMV Digital Camcorder w/ 2.5

 
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Product Description:

What do you call a camcorder that's part computer? Sony introduces the world's first Internet-ready digital camcorder. Your footage on memory stick can now be e-mailed or posed on the Internet straight from the camera without hooking up to an external computer. With DCR IP7BT you can send and receive pictures (JPEG), video clips (MPEG1) and text-based e-mails stored on the Memory Stick wherever you are: anytime, anywhere. A maximum of 50 names and addresses can be stored and up to 50 messages can be saved on Memory Stick (sold separately). Web sites can be browsed via the DCR-IP7BT 2.5" monitor. Leading-edge Bluetooth technology and the Sony Memory Stick afford you the flexibility. All of this in a camera that measures a mere 4" x 3" x 2", thanks to new MicroMV format.
Product Details
  • Feature:
  • MicroMV camcorder
  • 10x optical, 120x digital, zoom with Super SteadyShot image stabilization
  • 2.5 inch color LCD monitor and color EVF
  • Records in MPEG2 video format--the same format used in DVDs
  • Bluetooth adapter lets you wirelessly email pictures and MPEG movies
  • AnalogVideoFormat: NTSC
  • BatteriesIncluded: 1
  • Binding: Electronics
  • Brand: Sony
  • EAN: 0027242597921
  • FloppyDiskDriveDescription: None
  • FormFactor: Memory Stick
  • IsAutographed: 0
  • IsMemorabilia: 0
  • Label: Sony
  • LensType: Zoom lens
  • Manufacturer: Sony
  • MediaType: Micro MV
  • Model: IP7BT
  • MPN: DCR-IP7BT
  • PackageQuantity: 1
  • ProductGroup: Photography
  • ProductTypeName: CAMCORDER
  • Publisher: Sony
  • Studio: Sony
  • UPC: 027242597921
  • Warranty: 1 year warranty

Customer Reviews

The worst...2006-10-06
Lousy camera. Small and portable but lousy picture, hard to find micro tapes, and it broke in three different ways within a short period of time.

It's discontinued I've heard. Sony should refund full purchase price to all buyers of this piece of...malfunctioning mess.

Great idea - horrible implementation2004-02-22
Pros: Incredible small size; can literally be carried in your pocket;

Cons: Video quality mediocre at best (740x320); transferring data files from IP7 to PC has been a nightmare. Literally 25-30 hours of work with varying degrees of usefull tech support (Sony drops the ball on this one) - Formats available are MPG1 and a form of MPG2 called TR - File must then be translated- this is explained in the following website http://134.102.55.200/haupt/SonyIP7_to_MPEG2-PS.htm

In summary, I would wait at least another year or two, when the kinks have been knocked out. This leaves to much to be desired.

Nightmare2003-09-23
Doesn't work with my MAC. Nightmare trying to download on PC. Sometimes works w/ an i.Link port on a Sony computer. Now it doesnt' even do that. Sometimes worked on a 3rd party FireWire card for my PC, but I had to pull card out and re-install everytime to try to get it to capture. Now that doesn't even work. MPEG2 bites, must convert w/ DOS program. MovieShaker is the worst. I hate this camera w/ a passion. I'm going to throw mine ($$$$!) away or sell it on [other online site]. Anybody want mine? I'm going to get one that plugs directly into my iMac.
ultraportable, still capture, but microMV is not for all2003-09-20
the dcrip7BT is for the early adopters among us. it has "wow" written all over it but make sure you're ready for the limitations of the microMV format. it improves on the ip5 by adding still capability and bluetooth.

pros:
- small size, and lightweight: 1.88"W x 4.0"H x 3.13"L weighing 12 oz. this is the main selling point of this camcorder.
- 10x optical zoom.
- Super SteadyShot image stabilization - and sony's system works.
- delivers vibrant colors when shooting in daylight.
- still photo capability (low res only).
- connectivity options: firewire, S-video, composite, bluetooth, USB.

cons:
- microMV format is proprietary and may go the way of betamax.
- microMV video quality is noticeably worse than MiniDV.
- microMV also uses a different data-compression scheme than MiniDV, which means that it may be incompatible with your DV-editing software.
- low-res still photo capability suitable only for email or posting on web.
- no video light.
- not Mac compatible.
- very bad ergonomics - a small camcorder will have small buttons and consolidated controls.
- as with most sony products, you pay a premium, pushing up the price.
- battery life could be better.
- only 2.5" LCD.
- non-intuitive menu system.
- no headphone or mic input jack.
- no accessory shoe.

given the limitations of the microMV format, a smaller camcorder is the only reason to use it. and a tiny camcorder is what sony has delivered and that's why this is a four star product for me. but if you can stand a slightly bigger camcorder, check out other miniDV options. these are more affordable, better supported, and almost as portable.

i hope this helps your buying decision. peace.

Great convenience2003-04-24
So many capabilities and image quality in such a tiny device is unbelievable. Incredible. And on top of it, the usual connectivity and user-friendliness of all Sony electronics (the bluetooth technology is not that relevant but a fun extra gadget)
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