Marketing Specifications

HDR- CX12
Flash Memory HD
The palm - sized Sony ® HDR - CX12 Handycam ® camcorder is the world ’ s first camcorder with both Face Detection
and Smile Shutter™ technology. In addition to capturing 1920 x 1080 Full High Definition8 video resolution and 10.2
megapixel still images to Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media , the HDR - CX12 can use Smile Shutter to detect smiles
and shoot still images even while simultaneously recording video.
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1920x1080 Recording
Record stunning, incredibly detailed
video footage in the clarity of 1920 x
1080 Full High Definition resolution.
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10.2 megapixel still image capture
Carry only one compact camera for
both video and still. Capture up to 10.2
megapixel still image for high
resolution digital photos.
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
Capture still images directly onto
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media
(4GB included) for easy transfer to PCs
for emailing, printing, or sharing with
other compatible Memory Stick®
devices (sold separately).
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Smile Shutter ™ technology
Smile Shutter™ technology lets the
camcorder automatically take still
photos when your subject smiles, even
while shooting High Definition video.
You can also set the Smile Shutter
sensitivity and choose child, adult, or
auto priority.
Face Detection for Video Footage and
Digital Still Photos
Made possible by the BIONZ™ image
processing engine, Face Detection
technology recognizes up to 8 faces
anywhere in the frame and
automatically controls focus, exposure,
and color to help capture smiling faces
brightly and clearly. Face Detection
also helps make skin tones look natural
without affecting other colors in the
image.
5 Megapixel ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor
(with Exmor™ -derived technology) and
BIONZ ™ Image Processor
Sony’s newly designed CMOS image
sensor delivers bright, vivid, and
spectacularly detailed 5 megapixel
(effective) video footage, as well as
10.2 megapixel still images -- all with
prolonged battery life. Exmor™
technology captures images with high
resolution and high sensitivity. In
addition, the advanced Sony BIONZ™
image processor improves camera
response time and screens out noise so
the signal from each pixel is as pure as
possible.
BIONZ ™ Image Processor
The advanced Sony BIONZ™ Image
Processor uses hardware -based Large
Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry that
improves camera response time,
screens out noise before RAW data
conversion, handles Dynamic Range
Optimization processing, and prolongs
battery life.
Exmor™ Imaging Sensor
Exmor™ technology captures video
and still photo images with high
resolution, high sensitivity, and
exceptional detail. Advanced on- sensor
A/D conversion yields rich tonal
reproduction with high signal-to-noise
ratio.
2.7" Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel
Clear Photo LCD Plus™ Display (211K
Pixels)
The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen
provides exceptional viewing clarity
with improved resolution (211K pixels).
The display rotates up to 270 degrees
for multiple viewing angles, as well as
provides sharp, detailed images for
monitoring or playback. The
widescreen format makes shooting in
16:9 mode and composing shots even
easier.
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual Record
12X Optical / 150X Digital Zoom
Optical SteadyShot™ Image
Stabilization System
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-
Sonnar® T* Lens
Dolby® Digital 5.1ch Recording
Built-in zoom microphone with 5.1ch
recording
Dynamic Range Optimizer
Tele Macro Function
Switchable HD/SD Format Recording
Active Interface Shoe
HDMI™ Connection with BRAVIA®
Sync™ ( CEC) Technology
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USB 2.0 Interface
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InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System
Stamina® Battery Power Management
System
Battery Information
Built-in Intelligent Flash
Easy Handycam Button
Date Index Function
Face Index
Film Roll Index
Manual Focus
One Touch Disc Burn
Quick On
PhotoTV HD Viewing with HDMI™
Output
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Progressive Shutter System
Super NightShot® Infrared System
On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons
Fader Effects
Picture Effects
Scene Selection Modes
Smooth Slow Record
x.v. Color™ Technology
Multi- Language Menu