Is Windows 8.1 compatible with Sony HDR-SR12E handycam?

sheltiephil

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Hi, can anybody please tell me whether the Sony HDR-SR12E handycam is compatible with Windows 8.1? I am trying to decide whether to buy this video camera, and it will be nearly as expensive as my computer. I have asked Sony and the Sony forum but have not received a response. To be honest, I don't know how the operating system is involved with transferring AVCHD files from the hard disk or memory cards of a handycam. I notice in file associations on my Windows 8.1 system that .mts (AVCHD) files can be associated with programs, and I have Adobe Premiere Elements 11 installed, and the user guide indicates that AVCHD files can be imported. Excuse me, I'm in unknown waters with transferring files from hard disk video cameras. Please help if you can.

Regards, Phil
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1
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    Intel i7 3770K
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    Gigabyte GA-H77-H3D-MVP
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You might find all the information you need at this site, manuals, tutorials and windows compatibility (supports Windows 8/8.1)

Support for HDR-SR12E | Sony
 

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  • OS
    windows 8.1 Update 1 Pro 64bit
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Pavillion H8-1202
    CPU
    I7-2600 @ 3.4 GHz
    Motherboard
    PEGATRON
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NIVDIA GeForce GT 520
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC656GR CODEC
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    Samsung SyncMaster S22B350
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    1920X1080 32 bit color
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    Samsung 850 EVO SSD 500GB
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    Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013
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    Logitech M510
Hi Nuccii,

Thank you for those links. The camera is listed as compatible in the list per the link that you provided, but there is a proviso at the top that compatibility can't be guaranteed if your OS has been upgraded to Windows 8 or 8.1. I upgraded from Windows 7 to 8.1 Pro, and haven't experienced any difficulties or incompatibilities otherwise.

I wonder if it will be a big gamble to buy the camera, hoping for compatibility, in view of that proviso?

The camera's auction ends tomorrow 7pm our time, about 28 hours from now and perhaps midday Thursday, West Coast USA.

Regards, Phil
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gigabyte
    CPU
    Intel i7 3770K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-H77-H3D-MVP
    Memory
    16Gb Kingston DDR3 @ 1600 MHZ
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GTX650
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Avast Free
Standard procedures for these companies "just in case clause". I would say that your chances are pretty good, in any event, there are always workarounds if needed.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1 Update 1 Pro 64bit
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Pavillion H8-1202
    CPU
    I7-2600 @ 3.4 GHz
    Motherboard
    PEGATRON
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NIVDIA GeForce GT 520
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC656GR CODEC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster S22B350
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080 32 bit color
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 EVO SSD 500GB
    Keyboard
    Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
Thanks Nuccii

Standard procedures for these companies "just in case clause". I would say that your chances are pretty good, in any event, there are always workarounds if needed.


Thanks Nuccii, I thought they might have just been covering themselves. Appreciate your helpful quick replies.

Kind regards, Phil
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gigabyte
    CPU
    Intel i7 3770K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-H77-H3D-MVP
    Memory
    16Gb Kingston DDR3 @ 1600 MHZ
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GTX650
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Avast Free
Your welcome, now go get that camera!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1 Update 1 Pro 64bit
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Pavillion H8-1202
    CPU
    I7-2600 @ 3.4 GHz
    Motherboard
    PEGATRON
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NIVDIA GeForce GT 520
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC656GR CODEC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster S22B350
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080 32 bit color
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 EVO SSD 500GB
    Keyboard
    Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
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