Sony Gulf launched the world’s first high definition camcorder with Face Detection and Smile Shutter technology.

The ultra-sleek, palm-sized HDR-CX12 Handycam camcorder with unique ‘Smile Shutter’ technology automatically detects smiles and captures photo, without having to switch to photo mode, a perfect tool for recording special moments in your life, said an official.

It also features child and adult prioritization so you can capture photos when your intended subject group smiles. This camcorder can even detect and capture a smile while in standby mode – just aim and the camcorder will let you capture smiling moments.

The model has a 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD PlusTM screen, Dolby Digital 5.1-channel surround sound recording and a built-in zoom microphone to record clear dialogue. It has an assignable dial that can be customized to manually control focus, brightness and white balance.

The model also allows easy transfer of video and stills from media cards to a compatible PC to share via email, uploading to the Internet or burning to disc, the small size and lightweight make it an ideal travel companion, perfect for recording that special moment, according to a statement.-TradeArabia News Service