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Written by CB Team
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Friday, 20 June 2008 |
 We just got this bit of news about Sonys latest product launch - the Handycam HDR-CX11E - which essentially can capture video at Full HD and it's also the world’s first ever camcorder to feature a Smile Shutter.
The Smile Shutter technology automatically captures 7.6 megapixel photos when someone smiles. There’s no need to press the shutter button or interrupt the action: so essentially it’s great for spontaneously capturing relaxed, happy moments while you’re recording.
In ‘Dual Capture’ mode (default), stills are captured whenever someone smiles during movie recording. Switching Smile Shutter to ‘Always On’ mode can even grab photos while you’re in record standby – whether you’re in movie or photo mode – so there’s no chance of missing a smile between takes.
The CX11E delivers high resolution, low noise HD pictures thanks to its ClearVid CMOS sensor with Exmor derived technology.
Full HD video and 5.1 surround sound is recorded on removable ‘Memory Stick’ PRO Duo media (up to 85 min with supplied 4GB ‘Memory Stick’, or 5 hrs 55 mins with 16GB optional ‘Memory Stick’, LP mode).
The Handycam is also packed with Sony imaging technologies for better picture quality. The high-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens features a 12x optical zoom range, with Optical SteadyShot image stabilisation for crisper, clearer video and stills.
Powered by the high-speed BIONZ processor, D-range Optimiser technology automatically adjusts exposure and contrast to maximise shadows and highlight detail with tricky high-contrast scenes.
Still images are captured in photo mode at a resolution of 10.2 effective megapixels, rivalling today’s finest digital compact cameras.
Image quality like no other is matched by 5.1 channel surround sound, with a zoom microphone function to minimise distracting background noises when images are zoomed in.
Shots are viewed on the 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD Plus widescreen touch-panel.
Supplied accessories include a 4GB ‘Memory Stick’ PRO Duo, USB and component A/V cables, Handycam Station and remote controller.
There’s also a full range of optional accessories including conversion lenses, batteries, chargers, microphones, tripods, HDMI cables and cases.
The Handycam HDR-CX11E is available from August 2008. It is available to pre-order now at www.sonystyle-europe.com.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 20 June 2008 )
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