The Sony HDR-CX12 is a classic Greek tragedy. It has so much potential - great image quality, manual control, and great extras - that are marred by serious shortfalls - camera dock requirement, lack of external audio in, and no progressive modes. If y...
Excellent video performance; impressive still photos for a camcorder; decent manual controls
No wind filter; USB on dock only, not on camcorder; no viewfinder; relatively small LCD
The Sony Handycam HDR-CX12E, the flash-memory-based equivalent of the HDR-SR11, serves up the same pleasing performance and quality as its hard-drive cousin. Some trade-offs have been made to achieve such a compact design -- for example, the LCD scree...
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Published: 2009-03-24, Author: Alex , review by: techworld.com
The Sony HDR-CX12 is a classic Greek tragedy. It has so much potential - great image quality, manual control, and great extras - that are marred by serious shortfalls - camera dock requirement, lack of external audio in, and no progressive modes. If y...
Excellent image quality; comfortable and easy to use; works with iMovie ’09 without a hitch; cool Night Shot and super slow motion shooting modes; good photo stills.
External mike input available only through Active Interface Shoe; no headphone jack; requires cumbersome docking base to connect to Mac; no progressive video mode.
The Sony HDR-CX12 is a classic Greek tragedy. It has so much potential—great image quality, manual control, and great extras—that are marred by serious shortfalls—camera dock requirement, lack of external audio in, and no progressive mod...
Published: 2009-02-12, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
Excellent video performance; impressive still photos for a camcorder; decent manual controls.
No wind filter; USB on dock only, not on camcorder; no viewfinder; smallish LCD.
As the flash-memory-based equivalent of the HDR-SR11, the Sony Handycam HDR-CX12 serves up the same pleasing performance and quality as its hard-drive cousin. Specifications: Video input type: Camcorder ; Optical zoom: 12 x ; Media type: Flash card See...
Published: 2009-02-12, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
Excellent video performance; impressive still photos for a camcorder; decent manual controls.
No wind filter; USB on dock only, not on camcorder; no viewfinder; smallish LCD.
As the flash-memory-based equivalent of the HDR-SR11, the Sony Handycam HDR-CX12 serves up the same pleasing performance and quality as its hard-drive cousin. Specifications: Video input type: Camcorder ; Optical zoom: 12 x ; Media type: Flash card See...
Abstract: Video Review: If youre looking to capture the light in the eyes of your giftees, this just may be the way to go with a 2.7" LCD touch screen for navigation and the ability to shoot 1920 x 1080 resolution directly to a memory stick. Scoop it up now for...
Abstract: We chose the Sony HDR-CX12 HandyCam for shooting our HD video. We wanted something affordable (under $1000), small, and light that records in HD format. The Sony records video at 1080/60i storing..
Abstract: The Sony HDR-CX12 is a very strong performer in all kinds of light. For that alone, it merits as a solid choice for an all-purpose camcorder. If you plan on limiting your operations to point-and-shoot recording, take comfort in the CX12s Easy mode, wh...
Smile detection is high on the gee whiz factor, Good quality high-def footage, Manual adjustment dial, Small and light ...
but, naturally, its compromised, No electronic viewfinder, Addiction to memory cards
Should space and weight be your priorities, and youre willing to fund the cameras memory card habit, then the CX12 is the high-def camcorder to have, otherwise the SR11/SR12 twins get our vote every time. ...
