Innovative, easy-to-use shooting features

Innovative, easy-to-use shooting features

HD Handycam® also introduces groundbreaking new shooting features for 2008 that make this superb image quality accessible for every user. In a world first* for

video, Face Detection promises better-looking faces by adjusting focus, exposure and colour control automatically. Face Detection Bit Allocation takes this a step further, allocating more information to faces within the frame for the best-possible quality.

*As of December 2007, Sony Research

Another smart function previously found in high-end Sony α DSLR and

Cyber-shot still cameras is the D-Range Optimiser. This controls exposure and contrast for great results, even when you’re shooting against the sun or in tricky high-contrast conditions.

Handycam® also features enhanced audio features that take your memories a step closer to the picture and sound quality of professional movies shot with special equipment. Superb 5.1 channel surround sound is now enhanced with an internal zoom microphone that operates automatically during image zoom-in/out.

You’ll be proud to watch and share your memories with Handycam®, even if you’re not near to a television. In another Handycam® first, a photo-quality Xtra Fine LCD touch screen reveals incredible detail with excellent contrast and a wide viewing angle. At home, you can sit back and enjoy your videos, assisted by new BRAVIA Sync for easy control of camcorder playback functions using your Sony LCD television’s remote control.

AVCHD HDD (Hard Disk Drive) – Longest- ever HD record times plus ultimate picture

quality: With no tapes or removable discs to worry about, AVCHD HDD Handycam® is great for holidays and extended trips when you need

HDR-SR12E