SONY HANDYCAM HDRCX12MS

HD 10MP MEM STICK HANDYCAM 4GB+8GB MS

 

Smile Shutter
HDRCX12 is the 1st camcorder in the world to introduce Smile Shutter technology! Simply point the Handycam at a smiling face and it will automatically capture a high resolution still image. When recording video, CX12 automatically captures JPEGs of your loved ones every time they smile!

10.2 Mega Pixel Still Image Capture – with flash & red eye reduction
HDRCX12 allows you to capture spectacular 10.2 Mega Pixel still images when in dedicated still mode – with flash! You can also record a 7.2 Mega Pixel still image at the same time as recording full motion video! The HDRCX12 even supports red eye reduction, meaning your full High Definition Handycam can also double as a high end still camera.

Face Detection
Face Detection technology ensures that family and friends captured with HDRCX12 are always shown at their best! When the camera detects a human face it automatically adjusts focus, colour control and brightness to ensure that faces are always clear and sharp. Face Detection also works in group shots, with up to 8 faces being tracked at once.

Manual Shooting Function – Camera Control Dial
Easily assign a variety of camera settings to the Manual button and adjust them with the Camera Control Dial for smooth manual operation.

Zoom Microphone
The built in Zoom Microphone automatically "zooms" the lens and microphone at the same time. Zooming in on one person in a large crowd will increase the cameras sensitivity to their voice, while other sounds will not be as prominent. The Zoom Microphone closely resembles the natural human experience, where moving closer to a particular object increases the sensitivity to the sound coming from that location.

Film Roll Index and Face Index
By enabling Film Roll Index it's possible to preview the beginning of scenes and create scene indexes set at specified display intervals (3, 6, or 12 seconds and 1 or 5 minutes) – perfect for seeing what was recorded in a long take. This Handycam also features Face Index, allowing you to begin playing scenes simply by pressing the human faces detected during shooting.

Specifications

• Primary Video Recording Medium: Memory Stick (4GB + 8GB Supplied)
• Additional Video Recording Medium(s): -
• Movie Dubbing (Between Mediums): -

LENS

• Carl Zeiss Lens Type: Vario-Sonnar T*
• Filter Diameter: 37mm
• Zoom: 12x Optical (20x Digital)
• F: 1.8 -3.1
• f (Focal Distance): 4.9 - 58.8mm
• f (35mm Conversion) in 16:9 "MOVIE" Rec position: 40 - 480mm

SENSOR

• 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: 2lux (Auto Slow Shutter on)
• White Balance: Auto / Outdoor / Indoor / One Touch (via Touch Screen)
• Shutter Speed: 1/2 - 1/425 (Scene Selection)
• NightShot: Yes
• Colour Slow Shutter: Yes
• Exposure Control: Yes (via Touch Screen/ Control Dial)
• 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: -
• Active Interface Shoe: Yes
• Easy Handycam: Yes

TOUCH SCREEN

• Size: 2.7" (16:9 WIDE)
• No. of Pixels / Resolution: 211,200 dots (960 x 220)
• LCD Type: Clear Photo LCD Plus

AUDIO

• Zoom Mic: -
• Recording: 5.1ch Surround Sound
• Playback (via camera): Dolby Digital 2ch Downmix

STILL IMAGE

• Recording Media: Memory Stick Only
• Max. Image Size (Still Mode): 10.2MP
• Max. Image Size (Dual Record): 7.6MP
• Compression: JPEG
• PictBridge: Yes
• Photo Capture from Movie Playback: Yes
• Built-in Flash (with Red-Eye Reduction): Yes

SIZE

• Weight Without Battery: 370g
• Dimensions Without Battery (W x H x D): 69x67x129mm

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: -
• i.LINK: -
• USB Terminal: Yes (USB2 Mini Jack on Cradle Only)
• DC In: Yes

MAX HDD / FLASH RECORDING TIME

• HD FH 16Mbps (1920x1080): 25 mins
• HD HQ 9Mbps (1440 x 1080): 55 mins
• HD SP 7Mbps (1440 x 1080): 65 mins
• HD LP 5Mbps (1440 x 1080): 85 mins
• SP HQ 9Mbps (720 x 576): 55 mins
• SP SP 6Mbps (720 x 576): 80 mins
• SP LP 3Mbps (720 x 576): 160 mins

BATT REC. TIME (LCD ON)

• NPFH30: -
• NPFH40: -
• NPFH50 (Actiforce): 80 mins
• NPFH60: 110 mins (Supplied)
• NPFH70 (Actiforce): 180 mins
• NPFH100 (Actiforce): 405 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