Features

• Digital HDV Camcorder
• Records 1280x720p MPEG 2 HD 16:9
• 19.7 Mbps Transport Stream
• 1/3" 1.18M progressive CCD
• IEEE 1394 iLink
• F1.8 Lens for High-Quality Images
• Accessory Shoe. A variety of optional attachments are available, (Auto Light, Video Flash, Stereo Zoom Mic)
• Mini-USB B-type (5 pin)
• SD/DV 40x and 200x Digital Zoom
• 10x Optical Zoom
• 113,000-Pixel - 0.44" Color Polycrystalline Silicon LCD Viewfinder
• 200,000 pixel - 3.5" Color Polycrystalline Silicon LCD Monitor
• 35 Lux minimum illumination.
• SD and DV modes have Sepia, Classic film and Strobe effects and 9 transitions you can apply both in the field shooting or during playback.
• Individual lens barrel rings adjust focus. Auto focus is also available.
• Individual lens barrel rings adjust focus. Auto power zoom is also available.
• RM-V717U Multi-function Remote Control
• Navigation screen displays the scenes to select from.
• Optical Picture Stabilization prevents image blur from camera motion when using zoom
• Progressive CCD recording captures digital stills without blur. 4 sizes to SD memory card or MMC; VGA 640x480, Panorama 16:9 848x480 or 1280x720, and Megapixel 1280x960 still pictures. HD at 1280x720, SD 848x480 and DV 640x480.
• Program Auto Exposure includes Sports, Snow, Spotlight and Twilight to best match the scene.
• Image exposure in 10 steps using the Manual exposure dial.
• Full manual adjustment for shutter speed, iris and exposure control
• Backlighting can be compensated via the BLC button.
• One touch manual white balance.
• Pull out the viewfinder or open the LCD monitor and the Camera automatically powers up and shuts off to save energy when closed.
• For transition from a high to low angle shot without removing hand from the grip.
• High-Speed Search Playback Possible.
• Seamless Frame-Accurate Digital Editing with MPEG Edit Studio Pro LE. This application allows frame-accurate MPEG-2 editing. Editing of HD and SD material is also possible.
• In DV mode, Squeeze mode uses a wider view of the CCD (941x483 pixels) to create a full image. This is fit into regular NTSC signal to play back on a 16:9 TV at 60i.
• Communicate via web-camera by running third party applications such as Windows Messenger for teleconferencing, video phoning, webcasting or surveillance.
• 8M SD Memory card for storage of Digital stills.
• BN-V428U 2800 mAh, High Capacity, rechargeable battery Pack
• Power 8.0 Watts using viewfinder
• 2.8 lbs (1,270g)
• Width 4.56 inches (114.5mm)
• Height 3.94 inches (99mm)
• Depth 10.75 inches (271.5mm)