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.  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.  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.  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.  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.  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.  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 in a rush.  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.  USB Streaming You can stay connected with friends and family by broadcasting live video with audio via the internet with a USB interface. You can even play back your favorite recorded scene stored on tape. It's like having a web camera and video conferencing system.  Program AE Features a 6-mode Program Auto Exposure for the proper exposure in a variety of situations: Portrait, Beach and Ski, Sports Lesson, Landscape, Spotlight, Sunset and Moon.  PicturePackage Software The software is designed to be three step video editing for easy use.  Digital Program Editing Allows you to select a sequence of 20 scenes and rearrange them via i.Link (IEEE-1394) to i.Link (IEEE-1394) or to an Analog VCR.  Control L (Lanc) Control-L protocol connects camcorders, VCRs and editing controllers for precise control and ease of use during editing or dubbing.  Full 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/4-ch, 16-bit/48kHz/2-ch   Zoom:  10x Optical, 120x Digital  Lens:  Carl Zeiss Lens, 3.2-32mm f/1.8-2 for 35mm Conversion 46-460mm  Filter Size:  25mm  Image Stabilizer: Super Steady Shot)  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: 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 with Pass-Through  Inputs on Camcorder: Audio/Video Jack - Mini to RCA/S-Video with Cable Inputs on Docking Unit: IEEE-1394 (4-pin) x1 S-Video 4-pin x1 Audio/Video Jack - Mini x1 Output: Same as the Inputs, plus USB Port - on docking unit  Card Slot:  Meory 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  Power Consumption:  3.2w/100-240v 50/60Hz  Dimensions (WxHxD):  2 x 3-7/8 x 3-7/8"  (50 x 98 x 97mm) Weight  13 oz  (385 g) Step-up from DCR-PC108E: 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) Self Timer  Supplied Accessories: AC Power "On Camera Charger" (AC-L25)  Battery Pack (NP-FF51)  Remote Control (RMT-830)  Docking Station - (DCRA-C111)  Special to Audio/Video Cable/S-Video  MSG-M8A 8MB Memory Stick Duo Media  MSAC-M2 Memory Stick Duo Adapter  USB Cable  Lens Cap  CR-2025 Battery - for Date & Time  LCD Cleaning Cloth  CD-ROM with USB Driver (Picture Package version 1