SONY HDR -CX12E

Sony HDR-CX12E High Definition AVCHD 'PAL' Camcorder

* 1920 x 1080 High Definition
* 5Mp 1/3" CMOS Sensor
* 12x Optical Zoom
* 2.7" Clear Photo LCD Plus
* Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Lens
* Super SteadyShot Stabilization
* USB 2.0
* HDMI
* Face Detection
* Memory Stick PRO Duo Media

FEATURES:

Sony's compact and stylish HDR-CX12E High Definition AVCHD 'PAL' 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. The CX12E is a great camcorder that combines high end features with ease of use.
Key Features

• 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-CX12E 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 onsensor 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

• 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

• 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


SPECIFICATIONS:
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

Recording:

Recording Media
Memory Stick PRO Duo media

TV System
PAL

Format
Flash memory
HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264
SD: MPEG2

Stabilization
SteadyShot Optical Image Stabilization

Low Light Capability
5 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 shutter speed)

Display:

Display Size
2.7"

Display Type
Wide touch panel Clear Photo LCD Plus (211k pixels)

Camera Features:

Built-in Speaker
Yes

Built-in Mic
Yes

Tripod Socket
Yes

Digital Still Mode:

Resolution
10.2Mp

Built-in Flash and Light
Yes - flash
No - light

Connectors:

Input
No

Output
USB 2.0
HDMI (mini)
Headphone jack

Analog A/V out
S-Video
Component video (Y/Pb/Pr)

Microphone Input
No

Headphone Output
Yes

General:

Operating Systems
Windows 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional, Windows Vista

Power Requirements
Not Specified by Manufacturer

Dimensions (WxHxD)
2.72 x 2.64 x 5.1" (69 x 67 x 129mm)

Weight
13.1 oz (370g)


ITEM INCLUDES:

* 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Media NVX-M505

* Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L200)

* InfoLITHIUM Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH60)

* Remote Commander Remote Control

* Handycam Station Cradle

* Component Video Cable

* Multi A/V Cable

* USB Driver

* USB Cable

* 90-Day Limited Warranty