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    How much video can I shoot with my Sony® HDR-CX7 Camcorder on the Memory Stick® media?

    Originally Posted: 09/11/2008

    General Notes

    • This chart lists the approximate recording time, for shooting a movie, which can be saved to the Memory Stick media.
    • The recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions, for example, if you are shooting a fast moving scene the record time will be shorter.
    • Before you purchase Memory Stick media, be sure to verify it is compatible with your Sony Camcorder.

    Legend:
        h = hour(s)
        m = minute(s)


    Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO-HG Media
    Video Format and Quality Memory Stick Capacity
    Format Quality 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB
    AVC HD 15M (XP) — — — — 3m 7m 15m 30m 1h 2h 05m
    9M (HQ) — — — — 6m 10m 25m 55m 1h 55m 3h 50m
    7M (SP) — — — — 8m 15m 35m 1h 05m 2h 20m 4h 40m
    5M (LP) — — — — 10m 20m 45m 1h 25m 2h 55m 5h 55m
    AVC SD 9M (HQ) — — — — 6m 10m 25m 55m 1h 55m 3h 50m
    6M (SP) — — — — 10m 20m 40m 1h 20m 2h 50m 5h 40m
    3M (LP) — — — — 15m 40m 1h 20m 2h 40m 5h 25m 10h 55m