Sony HDR-SR12
HQ Grade: A-
| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
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This camcorder is ranked
- 4th of 27 in Sony
- 15th of 113 in Mainstream Camcorders
- 9th of 41 in Hard Disk
- 8th of 46 in High Definition
- 11th of 37 in Media Card
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Editors' Comments
This hard drive camcorder from Sony seeks to be the Swiss Army Knife of video. It has Sony's Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization and a 10MP digital still capture capability. The SR12 can also record to both it's 120GB hard drive or Memory Stick for up to 15 hours of HD video.
read moreSpecifications
- New full 1920x1080 AVCHD HD video recording
- Sony face detection technology for video and photos; identifies up to eight faces and corrects focus, exposure, color control, and when photos are taken, flash control
- 10-megapixel photo capture with 5-megapixel Sony ClearVid CMOS sensor technology
- Hybrid movie recording on Memory Stick media card and built-in 120GB hard disk drive, which can hold up to 15 hours of video (1920 HD mode)
- Records in Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound with new built-in zoom microphone for clear recordings of subjects
- Simultaneous dual record mode (movie and 7.6-megapixel photos) and slow motion video (240 fps) with audio recording
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Answered Questions for the HDR-SR12
- Q: My camera turns itself off after an hour of recording, is this a setting problem?
- A: It turned out the camera was indeed getting too hot. I have started opening the back of the plastic case... read more
- Q: Can I record a file from my computer to the Sony HDR-SR12?
- A: Most cameras and camcorders only work one way, from camera to computer. Even if you could get the file back... read more
- Q: Why is there an altitude limit of 3000m on use of the hard drive and thus the camera?
- A: air pressure, extremes in temperature. it's a common achilles heal on hard drive based camcorders. Air pressure causing a shift... read more
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Open Questions for the HDR-SR12
- Q: If you want to cut in a video, ONE video, does the camera save that recording as one video, or can you cut and keep going with the same video?
- 15 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: External microphone, hand-held, for use in recording voice in interviews & presentations
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: How do I reduce red eye while taking phots in SR12
- 3 points for best answer - 3 replies
Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Sony HDR-SR12
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Check HDR-SR12 Prices from $849.00 to $1,300.00 at 8 Other Stores | ||
642 Store Reviews |
Dell Electronics and Accessories
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$999.99 |
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892 Store Reviews |
PCNation
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$1,023.40 |
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3490 Store Reviews |
B&H Photo-Video-Pro Audio
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$849.00 |
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1119 Store Reviews |
eBay
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$850.00 |
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5151 Store Reviews |
PC Connection
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$1,099.95 |
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136 Store Reviews |
Amazon Marketplace
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$899.00 |
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409 Store Reviews |
Abt Electronics.com
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$998.00 |
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2378 Store Reviews |
Crutchfield
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$1,099.99 |
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3717 Store Reviews |
Adorama
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$999.95 |
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1588 Store Reviews |
Amazon
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$1,299.99 |
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