Key Features DV Format With this mini DV camcorder, you will realize truly amazing picture and sound quality. Images reaching up to 520 lines of horizontal resolution reveal stunning detail and clarity.  PCM Digital Stereo Sound 12/16-bit audio: 16-bit offers one set of stereo tracks and achieves the same quality as CD, while the 12-bit mode creates two sets of stereo tracks. Audio dub is possible when recorded in 12-bit mode.  Zoom Equipped with a 16x optical zoom that lets you close in on your subject with a pure optical quality, and the 900x digital zoom that allows you go all the way out with incredible close ups.  Picture Stabilizer The stabilizer system corrects camera shake instantly, giving you smooth and stable pictures.  LCD Monitor This camcorder is equipped with a 2.5" tiltable LCD screen for high angle overhead shooting, low angle shots, or even self portraits.  Night Scope Makes dark subjects even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed.  Special Effects A combination of built-in Digital Special Effects and Wipes/Fades will give your videos a polished and professional look.  I. Link (IEEE-1394) FireWire Provides fast loss-less digital transfer to a computer, or dubbing from or to another DV unit.  Snapshot Mode Records a photo-like still image onto the video cassette with a shutter sound effect in full frame or pin-up mode.  Power Linked Operation Prepares the camera to record simply by opening the LCD or pulling out the viewfinder.  USB Terminal Enables high-speed transfer of digital still images to a USB compatible computer. And once you transfer the still images to a PC, you can apply a variety of post production effects using the supplied software.  Analog Input The camcorder's analog input features a built-in Analog to Digital converter that will convert the analog audio/video signal to a digital signal and can be recorded to a DV tape. Full Specifications: PAL System Mini DV (6mm Digital) Format  1/6" CCD   Audio:  PCM Digital Stereo: 16-bit/48kHz/2ch, 12-bit/32kHz/4ch  16x Optical, 900x Digital Zoom  55x Playback Zoom  Lens:  2.7-43.2mm f/1.6  Filter Size:  30.5mm  Image Stabilizer   0 Lux with Night Scope feature  Color, 0.24" Viewfinder  2.37" Active Matrix System TFT LCD Monitor Manual Controls  Focus, Exposure, White Balance, Iris Lock  Date & Time  Time Code  A/V Dubbing, Audio Dub in 12-bit mode, Video Insert Editing  Line In Recording, Analog & Digital  Inputs: S-Video x1 Composite x1 - Mini Jack to 3 RCA with Cable 4-pin IEEE-1394 (in/out) x1  Output: Same as inputs  Special Effects: B/W, Sepia, Classic Film, Strobe  Fader: White, Black, B/W WIPE Modes: Shutter, Slide, Door, Corner, Window, Scroll Wipes  Stereo Built-in Mic Monaural Built-in Speaker Auto Built-in Light  Power Consumption: 4.6w/110-240v, 50/60Hz  Dimensions (WxHxD): 2.8 x x 3.6 x 4.6"  (71 x 91 x 118mm) Weight  1.1 lb, (500 g) w/o cassette & battery 1.3 lb, (590 g) with cassette & battery  Key Features: Program AE Backlight SP/LP Mode 3D Noise Reduction  Step-up from GR-D34AG: USB Port with Cable Analog Input Wireless Remote Control Supplied Accessories:   AC Adapter AP-V14U or V15 (On-Camcorder Charger)  Battery Pack (BN-V408U) 770 mAh  Shoulder Strap  Audio/Video Cable (Mini-3 RCA)  Lens Cap  USB Cable  Wireless Remote Control (RM-V718) with CR-2025 Battery (pre-installed)  Cable Adapter  CD-ROM Software