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Captures to PC at 1440×1080. Great color comparable to 3CCD regular DV recorders. Excellent interface typical of Sony with hi-res touchscreen. Viewfinder is large and easy to view, even with glasses on. Picture quality is acceptable (but honestly, I didn’t by this to take photos). Doesn’t come with software so you will need to invest in HD editing software. Either Pinnacle or Sony’s Vegas Movie Studio Platinum.You can playback directly to your HD screen using HDMI or Component. Of course, you canalways make a fairly high quality DVD since the material you are using is higher quality that the output.

2.1-megapixel ClearVid CMOS sensor: This imaging device provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 1080 lines of resolution in HD mode or up to 530 lines of horizontal resolution in SD mode) and still image performance (4-megapixel).

HDV recording format: Now you can record all your memories in true high definition video.

2.7″ wide touch-panel LCD: This 2.7″ LCD swivels up to 270° for easy viewing from multiple angles. Plus, you can switch between regular and widescreen shooting with the touch of a button.

Smooth slow recording: A record rate of 240 fields per second allows you to capture three seconds of fast motion and play the video back in 12 seconds—great for analyzing a golf swing or a viewing a bird in flight.

Dual record: Capture a 2.3-megapixel still image directly to Memory Stick Duo™ media while simultaneously recording video in high definition.

Real-time HD codec engine: This engine provides efficient MPEG2 compression so that high definition video can be recorded on the same MiniDV cassettes as are used for SD recording.

Zoom: The 10x optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. Plus, digital zoom interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion.

Professional Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar T* lens: This advanced lens delivers vivid images and true-to-life color saturation. Additional coating blocks out unwanted glare and flare.

Image stabilization: Super SteadyShot® uses motion sensors to ensure a smooth and steady picture.

Dual interface: Quickly transfer pictures and videos to your computer, digital VCR or other camcorders using the USB or IEEE 1394 connection.

Cinematic mode: Perfect for creating your own movie masterpieces, the cinematic mode lends frame film-like (24 frames) effect to your recordings.

Built-in pop-up flash: The built-in flash improves pictures and reduces shadows when taking pictures in low light.

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