Sony Camorder Camcorder User Manual


 
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 Det ection 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