"The NEX-7 (and NEX-5n) are interesting to anyone wanting to shoot video because unlike most video-capable DSLS and CSCs there are almost no restrictions on what "mode" you need to be in to shoot video. Indeed, with the NEX cameras there isn't a video mode. If you press the red

video button (which as we've seen you'll be doing a lot with the NEX-7, even though most of the time it will be unintentional) the camera will begin shooting video in whatever mode you are currently in; Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority or Manual.

Importantly, at long last camera makers (or at least Sony) are no longer crippling the video capabilities of their stills cameras. Anyone that has been paying attention to developments over the past few years now knows that the current crop of CSCs and DSLRs can be very handy video cameras with decent image quality – at least when it comes to many aspects of image quality. While the Canon 5D MKII has garnered much of the attention, other models are equally capable of quality video imagery. The Panasonic GH2 is particularly highly regarded. Professional cinematographers are now using such cameras to shoot segments of feature films as well as $Million+ TV shows.

Please note though that the above comment is qualified. These cameras can produce quality video, but for the most part they are limited as true film production tools. A great many features which pros take for granted (and need) are missing. But, by adding some accessories and applying good technique these cameras can produce very good quality video, though not truely excellent video. "