MiniDV recording  Super compact design  16:9 True widescreen mode  1/5" 1070k megapixel CCD  Carl Zeiss lens  2.5" Hybrid LCD monitor  Precision Digital Zoom  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  Colour viewfinder  Memory Stick colour duo slot  Digital effects  Playback zoom  Analogue input  MPEG MOVIE EX  Progressive shutter system  New GUI menu  14 bit DXP  Intelligent accessory shoe  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.  The Mega Pixel Charged Coupled Device provides stunning detail and clarity with 520 lines of video resolution.  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.  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.  Digital Still Memory Mode Capture digital still images at 1152 x 768 resolution, directly onto Memory Stick/Pro Duo Media for easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing, or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick Duo devices.  MPEG EX Movie Mode Unlike earlier MPEG1 Movies, MPEG Movie EX will allow you to record 320 x 240 resolution MPEG movies uninterrupted up to the capacity of the Memory Stick Duo Media. These movies are perfect for emailing to friends and family.  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.  Super 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.  Super 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.  PicturePackage Software The software is designed to be three step video editing for easy use.  14-bit DXP Captures the dynamic range between light and dark areas of your subject, providing an overall improvement and more natural picture reproduction - without losing detail such as highlights and shadows.  Progressive Shutter System By using a mechanical shutter with an interlace scanning system, the progressive shutter provides a progressive scan performance, while the camcorder captures sharp and clear images.  Additional features step up from DCR-HC30E: 1/5" CCD (vs 1/6")  Mega-Pixel CCD with High Quality Still Images 1152 x 864 Resolution  Up to 520 Horizontal Lines of Resolution (vs 500) Intelligent Accessory Shoe (vs Cold Shoe) 14 Bit DXP  Enhanced 16:9 Mode Specifications: System: PAL  Format: Mini DV - 6mm Digital  CCD: 1/5" Mega-Pixel CCD - 1,070k Pixels  Actual Video Pixels - 690k  Actual Still Pixels - 1,000k  Audio: PCM Digital Stereo, 12-bit/32kHz/4ch, 16-bit/48kHz/2ch  Zoom: 10x Optical, 120x Digital  Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens 3.2-32mm f/1.8-2.3  for 35mm Conversion 46-460mm  Filter Size:  25mm  Image Stabilizer: Super Steady Shot  Lux: 7 lux  0 Lux with Super NightShot Plus Infrared System  Viewfinder: Color with 123,000 Pixels  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 & Analog  Inputs: 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  Output: Same as inputs Plus USB Port  Card Slot:  Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Duo Pro - up to 512MB  Special Effects Fader  Titler  Built-In Mic  Microphone Input: Mini Stereo  Built-In Speaker  Accessory Shoe: Intelligent Hot Shoe  Built-In Light  Tape Loading: Bottom Loading  Power Consumption: 3.2 W, AC Power 100-240v, 50/60Hz  Dimensions (WxHxD): 50 x 86 x 112mm  Weight: 14 oz, 400 g  Specialties: Digital Program Editing  Analog Input with A/D Conversion