Also features the Digital Still Memory mode - captures high quality still images directly to Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo Media for emailing, printing and sharing with family and friends. 

Features:

• MiniDV recording 
• Super compact design 
• 1/6" 800k pixel CCD 
• Carl Zeiss lens 
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• 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 
• Colour viewfinder 
• Memory Stick Colour Duo slot 
• Digital effects 
• Playback zoom 
• Playback zoom 
• Analogue input 
• MPEG MOVIE EX 
• Progressive shutter system 
• New GUI menu 

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. 

Time Base Correction
Stabilizes the picture, eliminating video jitters. 

Digital Still Memory Mode
Capture digital still images at 640 x 480 resolution, directly onto Memory Stick Duo Media for easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing, or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick 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. 

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. 

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-HC20E:

• Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Duo 
• Analog to Digital Conversion with Pass-Through 
• MPEG EX Movie Mode 
• Progressive Shutter System 
• Color Viewfinder

• 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: Super Steady Shot 
• Lux:
• 5 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 Cable
• A/V (Mini-RCA) x1 with Multi 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: Cold 
• Tape Loading: Bottom Loading 
• Power Consumption: 2.6 W, AC Power 100-240v, 50/60Hz 
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 50 x 86 x 112mm 
• Weight: 13 oz, 380 g 
• Specialties:
• Digital Program Editing 
• Analog Input with A/D Conversion and Pass-Through