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Sony Handycam HDR-SR12

  • Manufacturer: Sony
  • Part Number:HDR-SR12

General

  • Product Type Camcorder
  • Digital Zoom 150 x
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/3.1"
  • Optical Sensor Type ClearVid CMOS
  • Min Illumination 5 lux
  • Digital Video Format AVCHD MPEG-2
  • Special Effects Sepia , Pastel , Monotone , Old Movie
  • Image Stabilizer Optical (Super Steady Shot)
  • Digital Scene Transition Black fader , White fader
  • Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/960 sec
  • Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
  • Shooting Programs Snow , Beach , Candle , Sunset , Sunrise , Fireworks , Landscape , Spotlight , Portrait mode , Twilight mode , Twilight portrait
  • White Balance Custom , Presets , Automatic
  • White Balance Presets Indoor , Outdoor
  • Exposure Modes Program Automatic
  • Exposure Metering Spot , Matrix
  • Camera Flash Built-in flash
  • Flash Modes Auto mode , Fill-in mode , Flash OFF mode , Red-eye reduction
  • 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

  • Digital Storage Media Hard disk drive - Built-in - 120 GB
  • Image Storage JPEG 3680 x 2760 , JPEG 3680 x 2070 , JPEG 640 x 480
  • Media Type Hard disk drive
  • Recording Speed HQ , LP , SP

Camera Flash

  • Red Eye Reduction Yes
  • Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 8 ft

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 4.9 mm - 58.8 mm - F/1.8-3.1
  • Focal Length 4.9 mm - 58.8 mm
  • Lens Aperture F/1.8-3.1
  • Optical Zoom 12 x
  • Lens system type Zoom lens
  • Min focal length 4.9 mm
  • Max focal length 58.8 mm
  • Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
  • Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
  • Filter Size 37 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Manual , Automatic
  • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type Electronic
  • Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.27 in
  • Viewfinder Resolution 123,200 pixels
  • Image Aspect Ratio (camcorders) 16:9

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3.2 in - Color

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Built-in
  • Microphone Features Zoom

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output , 1 x Component video output , 1 x HDMI output , 1 x USB , 1 x S-Video output , 1 x Control-L (LANC) , 1 x Headphones , 1 x Microphone , 1 x DC power input
  • 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 SP2 , MS Windows 2000 SP4 or later
  • Peripheral Devices USB port , CD-ROM drive

Miscellaneous

  • Cables Included USB cable , A/V cable , Component video / audio cable

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter - External

Battery

  • Supported Battery Sony NP-FH60
  • Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

Viewfinder / Display

  • Display Form Factor Rotating
  • Display Format 921,600 pixels
  • Viewfinder Color Support Color

Physical Characteristics

  • Width 3.3 in
  • Depth 5.4 in
  • Height 3 in
  • Weight 1.2 lbs

Where to buy

Sony Handycam HDR-SR12: $1,999.95
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