MiniDV recording  Super compact design  1.6" 800k pixel CCD  Carl Zeiss lens  2.5" Hybrid LCD monitor with touch panel control  10 x optical zoom (120 x digital)  Start/stop button on LCD frame  Super NightShot plus  SteadyShot  Click to DVD  i.LINK (DV OUT)  USB connectivity  New P series battery  DV IN/OUT  Advanced HAD CCD Enhanced (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD design allows more light to reach the imager, which reduces video noise to improve signal to noise ratio. Mini DV Recording Mini DV recording is the preferred format for personal and broadcast quality video, highly regarded for its high audio and image quality. With up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution.  Time Base Correction Stabilizes the picture, eliminating video jitters.  Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens Uses an advanced optical multi-layer lens coating that reduces glare and flaring, while providing improvement in detail and contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation, and perfect renditions of subtle tones.  Easy Handycam Button Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people, so with a press of the Easy Handycam button, most of the advanced functions of the camcorder are locked out leaving only the buttons essential for recording operational.  NightShot Plus Infrared System With Sony's NightShot Infrared system you can capture natural looking video even when shooting in low light up to 10 feet away using the built in infrared system.  SteadyShot Picture Stabilization It smoothes and steadies your images without degrading picture quality. Sony does it with motion sensors - a more accurate system.  USB Streaming Stay connected with family and friends by broadcasting live video with audio, via the Internet with the USB interface. You can even playback your favorite recorded scene stored on tape. It's like having your own web camera or video conferencing system.  Protect The Optics The integrated built-in lens cap. By using the switch being at the front end of the right-hand side, the lens cap can be easily opened or closed when rushing. Photo Mode Using Sony's unique Adaptive Frame Interpolation for better image quality, you can store hundreds of still images with 7 seconds of audio on the videotape.  Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes Program AE modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Portrait, Beach & Ski, Sports Lesson, Landscape, Spotlight, Sunset & Moon modes.  PicturePackage Software The software is designed to be three step video editing for easy use.  Specifications: System: PAL  Format: Mini DV - 6mm Digital  CCD:  1/6" 800,000 Pixels,  Effective Pixels 400,000 Advanced HAD CCD  Audio: PCM Digital Stereo, 12-bit/32kHz/4ch, 16-bit/48kHz/2ch  Zoom: 10x Optical, 120x Digital  Lens:  Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens 2.3-23mm f/1.7-2.3  for 35mm Conversion 43-430mm  Filter Size: 25mm  Image Stabilizer: Steady Shot  Lux: 5 lux, 0 Lux with NightShot Plus Infrared System  Viewfinder: Black/White  LCD Monitor:  2.5" Hybrid Color Touch Panel LCD with 123,000 Pixels  Manual Controls - Touch Panel:  Focus  Exposure - 24 Steps  White Balance - Indoor, Outdoor, Hold  Shutter Speed 1/4-1/4000 - Program AE Mode  Date & Time  Time Code  Edit Protocol - Control-L (Lanc)  A/V Dubbing  - Audio Dub in 12-bit Mode  Line In Recording: Digital  Inputs: IEEE-1394 (4-pin) x1  Output: S-Video (4 pin) 1x with Multi A/V Cable, A/V (Mini-RCA) x1 with Multi A/V Cable,  IEEE-1394 (4-pin) x1, USB Port  Special Effects  Fader  Titler  Built-In Mic  Microphone Input: Mini Stereo  Built-In Speaker  Accessory Shoe: Cold  Tape Loading  Bottom Loading  Power Consumption:  2.5 W, AC Power 100-240v, 50/60Hz  Dimensions (WxHxD): 50 x 86 x 112mm  Weight: 13 oz, 380 g  Specialties: 3D menu