Sony Ericsson Announces the S312 Video Camera Phone

Sony Ericsson today announced the S312 to record videos in an instant. From spotting a celebrity on the street, to your friend’s dancing in a club, the S312 allows you to capture these moments in two quick and easy steps.

Want to highlight the moment with a picture instead? The two megapixel camera can be used horizontally and with the help of the illuminated imaging shortcuts on the keypad you can change the settings and get the shot you want quicker. Not quite what you were after? Use the integrated Photo fix function to get the best picture quality in one step – picture taking has never been this easy!

Sharing your pictures with friends is easier than ever before. Showcase them on the S312’s two inch screen or forward to another mobile phone via Bluetooth. Share your pictures on the web with just a few clicks using picture blogging. Whatever the occasion post photos straight from the phone with just a few clicks – and don’t forget to send the web address to others to check out your photography skills.

Take the hassle out of capturing daily moments:

-Dedicated video camera key – just one click away from recording your best moments
-Two megapixel camera – can be used horizontally to take picture perfect stills
-Illuminated imaging shortcuts – take great shots with ease
-Photo fix – enhance the picture quality and share with family and friends
-Picture blogging – upload your images to the web with just a few clicks
-Get organised – calendar, alarm and 1000 contact phone book

Want the perfect accessory to match the S312? Try the new Sony Ericsson Clip-on Bluetooth
Handsfree VH300 – an easy to use headset with rich sound. The stylish handsfree features one-touch call handling, handy volume control and an ultra discreet reversible clip-on which will match any outfit. Just clip it onto your clothing and wear its wired ear piece around your neck – and off you go. You’ll never notice this innovative Bluetooth™ handsfree – until you take or make a call.

S312 refers to the budget class and has all the basic functions: 2.0 "display 176x200 2.0-MP camera with digital zoom 2.5x, PlayNow ™, TrackID ™ and Bluetooth

The new S312 has compact dimensions: 100х46x12.5 mm and weight only 80 grams. S312 will be available in two colors: Dawn Blue and Honey Silver. The same colors (blue and gray-silver) is S302

S312 will support standard GSM/GPRS/EDGE/900/1800 and will be available in selected markets from the second quarter of 2009.