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.  Built-In Digital Still Mode The still mode is capable of capturing crystal-clear still images of up to (1024 x 768) XGA resolution. The images are stored onto an optional MM/SD memory card. NOTE: In the 1024 x 768 mode, images are shot in 720 x 480 pixels and they are converted and stored in the 1024 x 768 file size.  Zoom Equipped with a 16x optical zoom that lets you close in on your subject with a pure optical quality, and the 700x digital zoom that allows you go all the way out with incredible close-ups. You can also zoom in on any part of an image during playback with the 44x pinpoint zoom.  Picture Stabilizer The stabilizer system corrects camera shake instantly, giving you smooth and stable pictures.  LCD Monitor This camcorder is equipped with a 2.4" tiltable LCD screen for high angle overhead shooting, low angle shots, or even self portraits.  Digital Color 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.  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.  Remote Control Features Allows the Playback with Special Effects, Zoom, Slow Motion, Frame-by-Frame playback and Audio Dubbing/Insert Editing.  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.  Super High-Band Processor Incorporates a high band processor that restores the high band component of the luminance signal and ensures high resolution.  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  E-Mail Clip Recording You can make video clips in 160 x 120 pixels from real-time camera image or recorded video footage, which can be conveniently sent via email.  3 D Noise Reduction Built in Auto Light   Full Specifications:   PAL System  Mini DV (6mm Digital) Format  1/6" CCD 800,000 Pixels  Audio: PCM Digital Stereo (16-bit/48kHz/2ch, 12-bit/32kHz/4ch) 16x Optical, 700x Digital 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: 1x Audio/Video, 1x S-Video, 1x 4-pin IEEE-1394   Output: Same As Inputs Plus USB Port   Card Slot: MM Multimedia/SD Secure Digital Special Effects: B/W, Sepia, Classic Film, Strobe, Slow Shutter   Fader: White, Black, B/W WIPE Modes: Shutter, Slide, Door, Corner, Window, Scroll Wipes  Stereo Built-in Mic Monaural Built-in Speaker Built-in Light  Power Consumption: 4.7w/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 Insert Editing SP/LP Mode MM/SD Card Slot Step-up from GR-D53AG: MM/SD Card Slot High Resolution 1024 x 768 Still Images  Supplied Accessories: AC Adapter AP-V13U (On-Camcorder Charger)  Battery Pack (BN-V408U) 770 mAh  Wireless Remote Control (RM-V718U) with CR-2025 Battery  Shoulder Strap  A/V Cable (Mini-3 RCA)  USB Cable  8 MB Memory Card already inserted in the camcorder  Lens Cap  CD-ROM Software