Digital Trends

Sony HDR-SR12

May 22nd, 2008 | by David Elrich

Video
Video Signal System : NTSC color, EIA standards

Format(s) Supported : HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 SD: MPEG2

Weights and Measurements
Weight (Approx.) : 1 lb 6oz (650g) with Battery

Dimensions (Approx.) : 3 3/8 x 3 x 5 1/2 inch (83x76x138mm)

Hardware
Viewfinder : Color Wide 16:9 (123K Pixels)

Microphone : Built-in Zoom Microphone

Flash : Yes

Memory Stick slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Auto

Assignable Dial : Yes

S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes

General
Imaging Device : 1/3" ClearVid™ CMOS sensor (with Exmor™ technology)

Pixel Gross : 5660K

Recording Media : 120GB9 Non-Removable Hard Disk Drive, Memory Stick Duo™ Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

Recording and Playback Times : High Definition: FH = 14 hours 50 min. HQ = 29 hours and 40 min. SP = 36 LP = 48 hours Standard Definition: HQ = 29 hours and 40 min. SP = 44 hours LP = 84 hours and 20 min.When using 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (sold separately): High Definition: FH = up to 55 min., HQ = up to 115 min. SP = up to 140 min., LP = up to 180 min. Standard Definition: HQ = up to 115 min., SP = up to 170 min., LP = up to 5 hours 25 min.

Video Actual : 2860K Pixels (4:3), 3810K Pixels (16:9)

Still Actual : 5080K Pixels (4:3), 3810K Pixels (16:9)

Processor : BIONZ™ image processo

Video Resolution : 1920 x 1080

Still Picture Resolution : 10.2 megapixel

Power
Power Consumption : 4.5W/4.8W/4.9W

Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FH60)

Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

Audio
Audio Format : Dolby® Digital 5.1

Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty : Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Convenience
USB Streaming : N/A

SteadyShot® Image Stabilization : O.I.S.

White Balance : 5 lux(Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed)

Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 8GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function.

Still Image Mode(s) : JPEG

Minimum Illumination : 5 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed)

Face Detection : Yes

Hybrid : Yes

Hybrid Plus : N/A

Quick On : Yes

BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes

Dual Record : Yes

Convenience Features
Easy Operation : Yes

Multiple Language Display : Yes

Slide Show Mode : Yes

Scene Mode(s) : Auto, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait (Soft Portrait), Spotlight, Beach, Snow

Picture Effect(s) : Sepia, Monotone, Pastel

Digital Picture Effect(s) : Old Movie

PictBridge Compatible : Yes

Dynamic Range Optimizer : Yes

Low Light Capability : S-NS

Fader Effect(s) : Black, White

Face Index : Yes

Film Roll Index : Yes

Photo Capture from Movie : Yes

Dubbing Button : Yes (Camera body & Handycam Station)

PhotoTV HD : Yes

x.v.Color™ : Yes

Optics/Lens
35mm Equivalent : 49 - 588mm (4:3 Camera Mode),40 - 480mm (16:9 Camera Mode)

Aperture : F1.8-3.1

Exposure : Touch Panel

Filter Diameter : 37mm

Focal Distance : 4.9 - 58.8mm

Focus : Full range auto / Manual

Progressive Shutter Mode : Yes

Shutter Speed : Auto, 1/30 - 1/250 (Scene Selection Mode)

Optical Zoom : 12x

Digital Zoom : 150x

Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T

Display
LCD Screen : 3.2" wide1 touch panel Xtra Fine LCD™ display (921k pixels)

Inputs and Outputs
LANC Terminal : N/A

Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)

Digital Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes (via USB)

USB Port(s) : Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)

i.LINK® Interface : N/A

Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)

Headphone Jack : Yes

Microphone Input : Yes

S-Video Output(s) : Included in A/V Remote

HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : Yes (mini)

Audio/Video Remote Terminal : Video/S Video/Audio/Component Out/Remote

Active Interface Shoe : Yes

Software
Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional, Windows Vista

Supplied Software : Picture Motion Browser Ver.3.0.00