Sony HDR-CX12MS High Definition Memory Stick Digital Camera + BONUS 4 & 8 GB Memory Stick + $100 Cashback + Dossier valued at $300!
The HDR-CX12MS is Sony’s latest offering in AVCHD high definition camcorders and features direct recording to Memory Stick flash memory cards. Solid state memory means less moving parts, greater reliability and less power usage so you can shoot for longer on the one charge. With the new Smile Shutter function it will take a high-res 10.2 Megapixel photo as soon as a smiling face is detected in the frame and whilst recording video it will capture a 7.2 Megapixel photo every time someone smiles in frame.
The HDR-CX12MS also features optical image stabilization, Film Roll Index and Face Index for easy navigation of your footage; face detection (up to 8 faces) for perfect focus and exposure of human faces, flash with red-eye reduction, built-in zoom microphone, and assignable camera control dial for smooth manual operation. The camera comes bundled with one 8gb and one 4gb Memory Stick cards. RRP $1699.
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What’s in the box?
Sony HDR-CX12MS Handycam
AC Adaptor AC-L200
InfoLITHIUM Battery: NP-FH60
Handycam Docking Station
AV Cable (Stereo RCA
Component Y/Pb/Pr Cable (RCA)
USB Cable (Mini --> Full Sized)
Remote Commander RMT-835
CD-ROM: Picture Motion Browser 3.0
Sony Vegas Platinum (30 Day Trial): Yes
Enjoy Handycam DVD
8gb Memory Stick
4gb Memory Stick
Instruction Manual
12 Month Warranty with Sony Australia |
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Specifications of the Sony HDR-CX12 Digital Video Camera (from Sony Australia)
HD 10MP MEM STICK HANDYCAM 4GB+8GB MS HDRCX12MS
MEDIA
· Primary Video Recording Medium: Memory Stick (4GB + 8GB Supplied)
· Additional Video Recording Medium(s): -
· Movie Dubbing (Between Mediums): -
LENS
· Carl Zeiss Lens Type: Vario-Sonnar T*
· Filter Diameter: 37mm
· Zoom: 12x Optical (20x Digital)
· F: 1.8 -3.1
· f (Focal Distance): 4.9 - 58.8mm
· f (35mm Conversion) in 16:9 "MOVIE" Rec position: 40 - 480mm
SENSOR
· Sensor Size & Type: 1/3.13" ClearVid CMOS
· No. of Pixels (Approx. Gross): 5560K
· No. of Pixels 16:9 "MOVIE" Rec (Effective): 3810K
· Bionz Processor: Yes
· Exmor Technology: Yes
· D-Range Optimiser: Yes
CAMERA
· Max. Video Resolution: 1920 x 1080i (High Definition)
· Video Format: AVCHD (MPEG2 in SD Mode)
· Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Widescreen
· x.v. Colour: Yes
· Super Steady Shot: Optical
· Focus System: Auto / Manual (via Touch Screen)
· Spot Focus: Yes (via Touch Screen)
· Spot Meter: Yes (via Touch Screen)
· Minimum Illumination: 2lux (Auto Slow Shutter on)
· White Balance: Auto / Outdoor / Indoor / One Touch (via Touch Screen)
· Shutter Speed: 1/2 - 1/425 (Scene Selection)
· NightShot: Yes
· Colour Slow Shutter: Yes
· Exposure Control: Yes (via Touch Screen/ Control Dial)
· Smooth Slow Recording (with audio): Yes
· Iris Control / Gain Control: Auto Only
· Zebra Pattern: Yes
· Guide Frame: Yes
· Histogram: -
· Fader Functions: Fade to Black / White (via Touch Screen)
· Picture Effects: Monotone / Sepia / Pastel
· Digital Picture Effects: Old Movie
· Tele Macro: Yes (via Touch Screen)
· Viewfinder: -
· Active Interface Shoe: Yes
· Easy Handycam: Yes
TOUCH SCREEN
· Size: 2.7" (16:9 WIDE)
· No. of Pixels / Resolution: 211,200 dots (960 x 220)
· LCD Type: Clear Photo LCD Plus
AUDIO
· Zoom Mic: -
· Recording: 5.1ch Surround Sound
· Playback (via camera): Dolby Digital 2ch Downmix
STILL IMAGE
· Recording Media: Memory Stick Only
· Max. Image Size (Still Mode): 10.2MP
· Max. Image Size (Dual Record): 7.6MP
· Compression: JPEG
· PictBridge: Yes
· Photo Capture from Movie Playback: Yes
· Built-in Flash (with Red-Eye Reduction): Yes
SIZE
· Weight Without Battery: 370g
· Dimensions Without Battery (W x H x D): 69x67x129mm
CONNECTION
· SD Video / Audio Out (via Multi AV RCA Cable): Yes
· HD Video Out (via Component RGB RCA Cable): Yes
· HDMI Out: Mini HDMI
· Mic. / Headphone Jack: -
· i.LINK: -
· USB Terminal: Yes (USB2 Mini Jack on Cradle Only)
· DC In: Yes
MAX HDD / FLASH RECORDING TIME
· HD FH 16Mbps (1920x1080): 25 mins
· HD HQ 9Mbps (1440 x 1080): 55 mins
· HD SP 7Mbps (1440 x 1080): 65 mins
· HD LP 5Mbps (1440 x 1080): 85 mins
· SP HQ 9Mbps (720 x 576): 55 mins
· SP SP 6Mbps (720 x 576): 80 mins
· SP LP 3Mbps (720 x 576): 160 mins
BATT REC. TIME (LCD ON)
· NPFH30: -
· NPFH40: -
· NPFH50 (Actiforce): 80 mins
· NPFH60: 110 mins (Supplied)
· NPFH70 (Actiforce): 1180 mins
· NPFH100 (Actiforce): 405 mins
* Specifications subject to change by the manufacturer without notice
Sony Australia says:
Smile Shutter
HDRCX12 is the 1st camcorder in the world to introduce Smile Shutter technology! Simply point the Handycam at a smiling face and it will automatically capture a high resolution still image. When recording video, CX12 automatically captures JPEGs of your loved ones every time they smile!
10.2 Mega Pixel Still Image Capture – with flash & red eye reduction
HDRCX12 allows you to capture spectacular 10.2 Mega Pixel still images when in dedicated still mode – with flash! You can also record a 7.2 Mega Pixel still image at the same time as recording full motion video! The HDRCX12 even supports red eye reduction, meaning your full High Definition Handycam can also double as a high end still camera.
Face Detection
Face Detection technology ensures that family and friends captured with HDRCX12 are always shown at their best! When the camera detects a human face it automatically adjusts focus, colour control and brightness to ensure that faces are always clear and sharp. Face Detection also works in group shots, with up to 8 faces being tracked at once.
Manual Shooting Function – Camera Control Dial
Easily assign a variety of camera settings to the Manual button and adjust them with the Camera Control Dial for smooth manual operation.
Zoom Microphone
The built in Zoom Microphone automatically "zooms" the lens and microphone at the same time. Zooming in on one person in a large crowd will increase the cameras sensitivity to their voice, while other sounds will not be as prominent. The Zoom Microphone closely resembles the natural human experience, where moving closer to a particular object increases the sensitivity to the sound coming from that location.
Film Roll Index and Face Index
By enabling Film Roll Index it's possible to preview the beginning of scenes and create scene indexes set at specified display intervals (3, 6, or 12 seconds and 1 or 5 minutes) – perfect for seeing what was recorded in a long take. This Handycam also features Face Index, allowing you to begin playing scenes simply by pressing the human faces detected during shooting.
