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Sony HDR-CX12 High Definition Handycam Camcorder

BH #SOHDRCX12 • MFR #HDRCX12/1
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Sony HDR-CX12 High Definition Handycam Camcorder
Key Features
  • 1920 x 1080 High Definition
  • 5Mp 1/3" CMOS Sensor
  • 12x Optical Zoom
  • 2.7" Clear Photo LCD Plus
Sony's compact and stylish HDR-CX12 High Definition Handycam Camcorder provides ease of use and true 1920 x 1080 recording. The Easy Handycam button ensures that any user can record beautiful high definition video and 10.2Mp still images with ease. The 1/3" ClearVid CMOS sensor with Exmor Technology and BIONZ Image Processor captures brilliant, crisp and clear images. The included 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo card stores your footage, which can then be burned to DVD using the One Touch Disc Burn Button or viewed on your Bravia HDTV or other HDTV via the HDMI connection.
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Sony HDR-CX12 Overview

Sony's compact and stylish HDR-CX12 High Definition Handycam Camcorder provides ease of use and true 1920 x 1080 recording. The Easy Handycam button ensures that any user can record beautiful high definition video and 10.2Mp still images with ease. The 1/3" ClearVid CMOS sensor with Exmor Technology and BIONZ Image Processor captures brilliant, crisp and clear images. The included 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo card stores your footage, which can then be burned to DVD using the One Touch Disc Burn Button or viewed on your Bravia HDTV or other HDTV via the HDMI connection.

The HDR-CX12 also features a 2.7" Hybrid Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD Plus display, 12x optical zoom, Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization, and a professional quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens. Capture both video and stills with the Dual Record function and make sure everyone in the shot looks great with Face Detection. The CX12 is a great camcorder that combines high end features with ease of use.

True 1920 x 1080i High Definition Recording
Capture truly amazing video in full 1920 x 1080 high definition
10.2Mp Digital Stills
Not only can you record stunning video with the HDR-CX12 but you can also create amazing 10.2Mp digital stills
Memory Stick PRO Duo Media
Record exclusively to Sony's own Memory Stick PRO Duo Media; there's an included 4GB card to get you started
Smile Shutter Technology
Smile Shutter Technology causes the camera to automatically take a still image every time your subject smiles in standard or high definition. There's an option to set child, adult or auto priority.
1/3" ClearVid CMOS Sensor
Record brilliant 5Mp video and 10.2Mp still images with the 1/3" ClearVid CMOS sensor
Exmor Technology
The Exmor technology of the ClearVid CMOS features an advanced on-sensor A/D conversion, which provides natural, true-to-life tones
BIONZ Image Processor
The BIONZ Image Processor improves on camera response time and cleans out noise before data is converted into RAW while handling Dynamic Range Optimization and prolonging battery life
Quick On
Use the Quick On feature to ensure that you never miss a once-in-a-lifetime shot again. One touch puts the camera into sleep mode while a second touch wakes it up, instantly.
Face Detection
Face Detection can recognize up to 8 faces and automatically adjust for focus, exposure and color, ensuring that everyone looks their best every time you shoot those once-in-a-lifetime events
2.7" Hybrid Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD Plus Display
The 2.7" wide touch panel LCD gives you a generous platform on which to compose and playback your images, while rotating up to 270% for a variety of angles from which to view and record
Dual Record
Capture both high definition video and stills at the same time with the Dual Record function
12x Optical Zoom
Bring far off subjects up close without sacrificing image quality with the 12x optical zoom
Super SteadyShot Image Stabilizer
Combat the age old problem of handshake with Sony's Super SteadyShot Image Stabilizer for clean, crisp video and stills
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Lens
The professional Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens captures clear and natural images with reduced glare thanks to the T coating
One Touch Disc Burn
The included software allows you to easily burn your footage to DVD with the One Touch Disc Burn Button when you're connected to your PC using the included USB cable
Easy Handycam Button
The complication out of recording when you use the camcorder's Easy Handycam Button, which locks out more advanced features, leaving operational only those necessary for recording
InfoLITHIUM Battery with AccuPower Meter System
This Sony lithium-ion rechargeable battery features the AccuPower meter display which shows reaming battery time on the viewfinder or LCD screen and is not subject to "Memory Effect", which shortens battery life
HDMI Connection with Bravia Sync Technology
Use the HDMI connection to watch video and stills on your BRAVIA HDTV or other compatible HDTV in the full clarity HD is meant to be viewed in

Sony HDR-CX12 Specs

Optics
Sensor
1/3" ClearVid CMOS Sensor with Exmor technology
Lens
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
f-stop/1.8-3.1
Focal length=4.9-58.8mm
Zoom
12x Optical
150x Digital
Filter Size
37mm
Recording
System
NTSC
Format
Video:
HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264
SD: MPEG2
Still: JPEG
Audio
Dolby Digital 5.1
Image Stabilization
Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization
Lux
5 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed)
Recording Media
Memory Stick PRO Duo media (up to 16GB - 4GB included)
Recording Time
When using 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Media Mark2
High Definition: FH: 25 minutes
LP: 85 minutes

Standard Definition: HQ: 55 minutes
LP: 160 minutes

Display
Display Type
Wide touch panel Clear Photo LCD Plus (211k pixels)
Display Size
2.7"
Viewfinder
N/A
Camera Features
Manual Controls
Focus
Built-In Speaker
Yes
Built-in Mic
Yes
Accessory Shoe
Yes (Active Interface Shoe)
Built-in Light/Flash
Light - Yes
Flash - Yes
Digital Still Mode
Still Recording Media
Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (Mark2)
Resolution
10.2Mp
Input/Output Connectors
Inputs
N/A
Output
USB: Hi-speed
HDMI mini
Headphone jack
Component Video: via A/V breakout cable
Composite Video: via A/V breakout cable
Analog Audio L/R: RCA via A/V breakout cable
Digital A/V: via USB
Microphone Input
No
Headphone Jack
No
General
Languages
English, Canadian French, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows 2000, XP, Home
Power Requirements
7.2V (battery pack)
8.4V (AC Adapter)
Dimensions
3 3/8 x 3 x 5 1/2" (83 x 76 x 138mm)
Weight
1 lb (450g)

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