Reviews of the Sony Handycam HDR-SR12
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: Video is transferred to a computer via USB or a Memory Stick reader. For Windows users, Sony bundles Picture Motion Browser, a basic video-editing application. Mac users must use iMovie '08, the latest version of Apple's consumer video editor
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pcauthority.com.au
Review Summary: The small downside is having to edit down 15 hours of probable fluff into something watchable. Thankfully AVCHD isn't the monster format it once was and most software packages will cope, but you'll still need a fairly hardcore PC to crunch all those ...
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No Rating
camerasdirect.com.au
Review Summary: 4.9-58.8mm and maximum apertures of f/1.8 at the wide setting and f/3.1 at full tele extension, this lens has a 35mm equivalent focal length of 40-480mm in 35mm format for 16:9 movie recording and 37-444mm for still pictures. Wide-angle coverage is ...
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macuser.co.uk
Review Summary: What is strange, however, is Sony's continued use of only 50i interlaced frame scanning rather than the 25p progressive frame scan preferred by more discriminating users. It's a key feature that other makers - Canon and Panasonic, in particular - have ...
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No Rating
simplydv.co.uk
Review Summary: The HDR-SR12 (like is lesser-endowed SR11 sibling) is a fabulous HD camcorder that generates hugely impressive full-specification 1920x1080 HD video pictures using the revolutionary AVCHD (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) compression system. Switch off the auto mode ...
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: HDR-SR12
General
- Product Type Camcorder - 1080i
- 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
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Search Modes Index search, Face index search
- Additional Features Face index, Face detection, Auto power save, Built-in speaker, Demonstration mode, PictBridge support, Accessories hot shoe, Progressive scanning, Touch-screen control, USB 2.0 compatibility, Backlight compensation, Digital noise reduction, Dynamic Range Optimizer, Progressive shutter system, 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 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
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