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Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: HDR-CX12
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Product Summary
Sony Handycam HDR-CX12
price range: $899.99
As the flash-memory-based equivalent of the HDR-SR11, the Sony Handycam HDR-CX12 serves up the same pleasing performance and quality as its hard-drive cousin.
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- Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 7 reviews
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
"Perfect combination of small size and picture quality."
by easecorp on August 28, 2008
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"Light, fast, easy to use, and shoots great vide."
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number: HDR-CX12
General
- Product Type Camcorder - 1080i
- Digital Zoom 150 x
- Total Pixels 5.6 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/3"
- Optical Sensor Type ClearVid CMOS
- Min Illumination 0 lux
- Digital Video Format AVCHD, MPEG-2
- Special Effects Sepia, Pastel, Monotone
- Image Stabilizer Optical (Super Steady Shot)
- Digital Scene Transition Black fader, White fader
- Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/250 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Beach, Candle, Sunset, Sunrise, Fireworks, Landscape, Spotlight, Portrait mode, Sports lesson
- White Balance Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Exposure Metering Spot
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 5.66 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 3.81 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 5.08 megapixels
- Camcorder Interpolated Still Resolution 10.2 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Face Detection Yes
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 4 GB Flash - Memory Stick PRO Duo
- Floppy Drive None
- Media Type Flash card
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 5.9 mm - 58.8 mm - F/1.8-3.1
- Focal Length 5.9 mm - 58.8 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-3.1
- Optical Zoom 12 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 5.9 mm
- Max focal length 58.8 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Features Built-in lens shield
- Filter Size 37 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Macro Focus Range 47 cm (Tele-macro)
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Search Modes Date search, Index search, Face index search
- Additional Features Face detection, PictBridge support, Accessories hot shoe, Touch-screen control, USB 2.0 compatibility, Backlight compensation, Dynamic Range Optimizer, Progressive shutter system, Smile Detection technology, Takes photos while movie recording, Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser
- Included Accessories Docking station
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Electronic
- Viewfinder Resolution 123,000 pixels
- Image Aspect Ratio (camcorders) 16:9
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
- Microphone Features Zoom
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB, 1 x Component video output, 1 x HDMI output, 1 x S-Video output, 1 x Headphones
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Surround
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows Vista, MS Windows XP Home Edition, MS Windows XP Professional, MS Windows 2000 Professional
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1, 1 x Component video cable, 1 x A/V cable, USB cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Battery type - Lithium ion
Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-FH60
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1000 mAh ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 211,200 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Physical Characteristics
- Width 3.3 in
- Depth 5.4 in
- Height 3 in
- Weight 15.9 oz
Product series
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Price: $899.99
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Camcorder, ClearVid CMOS, 12 x, Flash card, 15.9 oz
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Price: $719.95
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Camcorder, ClearVid CMOS, 12 x, Flash card, 13 oz
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.sonystyle.com
- Address: 16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA. 92127
- Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790
