Sony HDR-SR12

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The Sony HDR-SR12 Handycam is a high-definition camcorder. The HDRSR12 has Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization and Face Detection technology to reduce blur, increase color and contrast, and make everyone look their best.

Take command and get creative with Sony's HDR-SR12 HDD Handycam camcorder. Capture your memories in HD and relive them years from now in exceptional detail, color and sound. Boasting an impressive 120GB built-in Hard Disk Drive, the HDR-SR12 lets you record up to 48 hours of high definition digital video while its professional grade Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar Lens ensures stunning image quality with 12x optical/24x digital zoom, bringing the action closer to you. Capture both video and still digital imagery at the same time without switching modes with its Dual Record Mode function and eliminate blurring from unsteady hands with the Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization system. Expressing a fuller color range than conventional models, HDR-SR12 makes watching home videos more life-like and colorful. With the HDR-SR12 Handycam camcorder in hand, recording life in HD just got more interesting. Hybrid recording technology of the HDR-SR12 delivers a new level of flexibility for transferring your video footage and Digital photos from the camcorder to compatible viewing devices. Record to the camcorder’s internal hard disk drive, or choose instead to record to removable Memory Stick Duo media or Memory Stick PRO Duo Media. You can even select from various dubbing functions to easily copy video or still images from the hard disk drive to Memory Stick media -- without using a PC. Images recorded or transferred to Memory Stick media can then be played directly on a PS3 or PC to share your memories with friends and family.The Sony HDR-SR12 allows record stunning, incredibly detailed video footage in the clarity of 1920 x 1080 Full HD Resolution.

Made possible by the BIONZ image processing engine, Face Detection technology recognizes up to 8 faces anywhere in the frame and automatically controls focus, exposure, and color to help capture smiling faces brightly and clearly. Face Detection also helps make skin tones look natural without affecting other colors in the image.

Sony's newly designed CMOS Image Sensor delivers bright, vivid, and spectacularly detailed 5 megapixel (effective) video footage, as well as 10.2 megapixel still images -- all with prolonged battery life. Exmor technology captures images with high Resolution and high Sensitivity. In addition, the advanced Sony Bionzї Image Processor improves camera Response Time and screens out noise so the signal from each Pixel is as pure as possible.The advanced Sony Bionz Image Processor uses hardware-based Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry that improves camera Response Time, screens out noise before RAW data Conversion, handles Dynamic Range Optimization processing, and prolongs battery life.

Exmor technology captures video and still photo images with high Resolution, high Sensitivity, and exceptional detail. Advanced on-sensor A/D Conversion yields rich tonal reproduction with high signal-to-noise ratio.

While recording video in High Definition you have the ability to capture still images directly to Memory Stick Duoї media (sold separately).The Optical Zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme Digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of Digital Zoom.The 3.2" Wide (16:9) XtraFine LCD Screen displays sharp, bright, photo-quality images, letting you compose and share video and still images more easily -- even outdoors. With nearly 1 megapixel (921K Pixels) Resolution and a WIDE VIEWING ANGLE, the XtraFine LCDscreen is like having a high-Resolution video and photo Viewer built into your camcorder.

Featuring Dolby Ditigal 5.1 Creator, the built-in Zoom microphone focuses audio recording on your subjects in Sync with the camera’s Zoom lens, helping memories ring true with clear dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds.

Record in Dolby Digital 5.1ch Surround Sound with the camcorder’s built-in microphone. Recording in 5.1 channel Surround Sound allows you to experience your home movies with active sounds coming from all directions, so you can enjoy your personal home movies the way you experienced them while recording.Powered by the exclusive Sony’s BIONZ high-speed processing engine, D-Range Optimization preserves image data in bright highlights, such as suppressing “whiteout” in skies. When shooting in backlit settings, D-Range Optimization reveals more detail in shadows, preventing “blackout.” As a result, the captured image appears as natural as the original scene.Images shot in the Tele Macro Mode help your subject stand out by properly focusing the subject while leaving the background unfocussed. The Tele Macro Mode is useful for shooting close-up shots, especially when you need to prevent the camcorder from casting a shadow on the subject.

Record and play back both High Definition (HD)4 and Standard Definition (SD) video.

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lenses use highly advanced optics to deliver vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation, and perfect renditions of subtle tones. The additional T coating further reduces unwanted glare and flare for increased Contrast and color.Sony’s proprietary hot shoe makes it easy to use Intelligent Accessories, such as external lights and microphones, by providing power and on/off capability directly from the camcorder.HDMI connectivity provides a simple, high-quality video and audio connection, with the ability to transmit HD video and 5.1 channel audio directly from the camcorder to compatible HDTVs via a single cable. With BRAVIA Sync (CEC) technology, the HDMI connection also delivers the ability to control both the camcorder and HDTV using a single BRAVIA TV remote.

The USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to connect your camcorder to a PC for fast transfer of video and still images for editing .

Unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening "Memory Effect," so you’re free to charge the battery at any time. Additionally, Sony's exclusive AccuPowerї meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in either the viewfinder or on the LCD Screen.When using the Sony InfoLithium Battery, the Stamina Battery Power Management System helps the camcorder prolong battery life for extra long continuous recording times from a single charge.At the touch of a button, battery information is displayed on the LCD Screen when charging and when the camcorder is turned off. When using the LCD Screen or viewfinder, the Display will show how much the battery is charged -- in 10% increments -- and the recordable time left.

For added clarity and detail when taking pictures in low-light situations, the built-in flash improves pictures and reduces shadows.

Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people. With a press of the Easy Handycam Button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder are "locked out," letting you focus only the buttons essential for recording.Search recorded content by shooting date to quickly and easily find a specific scene.Face Index makes it easier than ever to find and play back the right video scene. Using Face Detection technology, Face Index indexes your video footage according to the faces detected in each scene.

When it’s time to play back video, simply Search for what you want by selecting from among the detected faces displayed in the index.

Like chapters in a book, Film Roll Index helps you easily find desired scenes in video footage. When using this feature, the camcorder previews the beginning of scenes and can create scene indexes set at specified Display intervals (3, 6, or 12 seconds and 1 or 5 minutes).Manually adjust the focus of the camcorder using the touch panel.Manual focusing also allows the user to control the focus in difficult situations where either the environment or the subject does not allow the camcorder's Auto Focus to perform optimally, such as when shooting through a window or in a crowded environment.

Capture still images directly onto Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (sold separately) for easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing, or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick devices (sold separately).

Easily burn a DVD copy of your footage using the supplied software. Simply connect the camcorder to your PC via a USB cable and press the One Touch Disc Burn Button.Missing an important scene can be frustrating, especially if the reason is because your camcorder is turned off. With the Quick On feature, the touch of a single button places that camcorder in Sleep mode. Another push instantly wakes the camcorder, so you’ll always be ready to capture special moments.If you want to take advantage of the long recording times offered by a High Definition Hard Disk Drive Handycam however don't have a PC, DVDirect (VRDMC5) is for you! Simply connect your High Definition Hard Disk Drive Handycam to the device and burn your memories to AVCHD Disc (DVDirect burns AVCHD data files onto standard DVDs). You can then play this disc back on a High Definition Blu-ray player or PS3.(AVCHD Discs are not compatible with Standard DVD players.) For more information on DVDirect, click the icon on the left. DVDirect is an optional accessory for Handycam.

With direct HDMI output to your BRAVIA HDTV and other compatible HDTV screens, so you can view and share photos in breathtaking clarity and detail. You can choose between standard 4:3 and widescreen 16:9 Aspect Ratio -- and with select BRAVIA HDTV models, your photos are automatically optimized in sharpness, gradation, and color reproduction.

A mechanical shutter system that provides Progressive Scan performance while utilizing an interlaced scanning system. Digital still images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition.With the Super NightShot Infrared System, you can capture video in total darkness (0 lux) up to 10 feet away. The Super SteadyShot Optical Image Stabilization System from Sony reduces blur caused by camera shake and vibration, so your images stay crisp and clear. This optical stabilization system achieves an even higher level of smoothness without the image degradation that can occur with some Digital stabilization systems.

For additional control of the camcorder, Zoom and Record buttons are features on the frame of the LCD Screen. This allows for more flexibility when holding the camcorder, especially in overhead or low angle shots.

Enhance your personal videos by adding professional looking Fader effects. Choose from Black and White.Get creative when recording or playing back your videos with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. Effects available in Camera mode: Monotone, Pastel and Sepia. Effects available in Playback mode: Monotone, Pastel and Sepia.Scene Selection modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Beach, Candle, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Sports Lesson, Spotlight, and Sunrise & Sunset
By increasing the record rate from 60 frames per second (fps) to 240 fps, you can capture 3 seconds of fast motion and play the video back in 12 seconds. The Smooth Slow Record mode is a great tool for analyzing a golf swing or a viewing a bird in flight. In addition, you record an audio track to narrate the video footage.x.v.Color technology can capture or Display nearly twice as many (1.8x) viewable colors than possible with the traditional RGB color standard. This provides a more accurate and vivid color range, for a more natural, lifelike overall experience.Change the menu Display from English to English (Simplified), Canadian French, Latin American Spanish, or Brazilian Portuguese.

HDR-SR12 HANDYCAM details:

MEDIA• Primary Video Recording Medium: 120GB HDD
• Additional Video Recording Medium(s): Memory Stick
• Movie Dubbing (Between Mediums): HDD --> Memory Stick LENS• Carl Zeiss Lens Type: Vario-Sonnar T
• Filter Diameter: 37mm
• Zoom: 12x Optical (150x Digital)
• F: 1.8 -3.1
• f (Focal Distance): 4.9 - 58.8mm
• f (35mm Conversion) in 16:9 "MOVIE" Rec position: 40 - 480mmSENSOR• Sensor Size & Type: 1/3.13" ClearVid CMOS
• No. of Pixels (Approx. Gross): 5560K
• No. of Pixels 16:9 "MOVIE" Rec (Effective): 3810K
• Bionz Processor: Yes
• Exmor Technology: Yes
• D-Range Optimiser: Yes CAMERA• Max. Video Resolution: 1920 x 1080i (High Definition)
• Video Format: AVCHD (MPEG2 in SD Mode)
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Widescreen
• x.v. Colour: Yes
• Super Steady Shot: Optical
• Focus System: Auto / Manual (via Touch Screen)
• Spot Focus: Yes (via Touch Screen)
• Spot Meter: Yes (via Touch Screen)
• Minimum Illumination: 5lux (Auto Slow Shutter on)
• White Balance: Auto / Outdoor / Indoor / One Touch (via Touch Screen)
• Shutter Speed: 1/3 - 1/425 (Scene Selection)
• NightShot: Yes
• Colour Slow Shutter: Yes
• Exposure Control: Yes (via Touch Screen)
• Smooth Slow Recording (with audio): Yes
• Iris Control / Gain Control: Auto Only
• Zebra Pattern: Yes
• Guide Frame: Yes
• Histogram: -
• Fader Functions: Fade to Black / White (via Touch Screen)
• Picture Effects: Monotone / Sepia / Pastel
• Digital Picture Effects: Old Movie
• Tele Macro: Yes (via Touch Screen)
• Viewfinder: Colour
• Active Interface Shoe: Yes
• Easy Handycam: Yes TOUCH SCREEN• Size: 3.2" (16:9 WIDE)
• No. of Pixels / Resolution: 921,600 dots (1920 x 480)
• LCD Type: Xtra Fine AUDIO• Zoom Mic: Yes
• Recording: 5.1ch Surround Sound
• Playback (via camera): Dolby Digital 2ch Downmix
• Recording Media: HDD / Memory Stick STILL IMAGE• Max. Image Size (Still Mode): 10.2MP
• Max. Image Size (Dual Record): 7.6MP
• Compression: JPEG
• PictBridge: Yes
• Photo Capture from Movie Playback: Yes (In camera / via software)
• Built-in Flash (with Red-Eye Reduction): Yes SIZE• Weight Without Battery: 560g
• Dimensions Without Battery (W x H x D): 83x76x138mm CONNECTION• SD Video / Audio Out (via Multi AV RCA Cable): Yes
• HD Video Out (via Component RGB RCA Cable): Yes
• HDMI Out: Mini HDMI
• Mic. / Headphone Jack: Yes (3.5mm Jacks)
• i.LINK: -
• USB Terminal: Yes (USB2 Mini Jack)
• DC In: Yes MAX HDD / FLASH RECORDING TIME• HD FH 16Mbps (1920x1080): 880 mins
• HD HQ 9Mbps (1440 x 1080): 1780 mins
• HD SP 7Mbps (1440 x 1080): 2160 mins
• HD LP 5Mbps (1440 x 1080): 2880 mins
• SP HQ 9Mbps (720 x 576): 1780 mins
• SP SP 6Mbps (720 x 576): 2640 mins
• SP LP 3Mbps (720 x 576): 5060 mins BATT REC. TIME (LCD ON)• NPFH30 : -
• NPFH40: -
• NPFH50 (Actiforce): 70 mins
• NPFH60: 90 mins (Supplied)
• NPFH70 (Actiforce): 150 mins
• NPFH100 (Actiforce): 340 mins SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES• AC Adaptor: AC-L200
• InfoLITHIUM Battery: NP-FH60
• Handycam Docking Station: Yes
• AV Cable (Stereo RCA): Yes
• Component Y/Pb/Pr Cable (RCA): Yes
• USB Cable (Mini --> Full Sized): Yes
• i.LINK Cable (mini Jack both ends): -
• Remote Commander: RMT-835
• CD-ROM: Picture Motion Browser 3.0: Yes
• CD-ROM: Sony Vegas Platnium (30 Day Trial): Yes
• Enjoy Handycam DVD: Yes