Full-HD (AVCHD) and SD (DV) Recording • 12x optical zoom lens with Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS), and user-settable Manual Focus Ring that can be assigned to iris or zoom • 1/4.1-inch 3.05-megapixel (approx. 2-megapixels/ effective image pixels), progressive 3MOS for high image quality • HD/SD multi-format recording (see table at below) • Professional High-quality (PH) mode for full-raster HD recording • AVI file recording with DV compression • Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS) • Cine-Like Gamma function • Still-image shooting function (approx. 10.6-megapixels) • Repeat playback • Colour bars • Downconverted output (squeeze, letterbox, side crop) Tapeless Recording with the Reliable, Efficient SD Memory Card • No transport mechanism! Solid-state recording for high durability and reliability against vibration and impacts • Inexpensive, readily available, reusable SD/SDHC Memory Cards • Records for 180 minutes (approx.) in the highest-quality (PH) mode, or 720 minutes (approx.) in extended (HE) mode when using a 32GB SDHC Memory Card • Thumbnail display on the viewfinder/monitor allows easy image confirmation and deletion. • Advanced tapeless recording functions, including pre-REC, interval REC, shot marker, and metadata* * Metadata is recorded in AVCHD mode only. Versatile Interfaces, Professional Design • Shoulder-mount style for stable recording • Professional audio specifications include XLR audio input (2-channel input,mic/line switchable, +48V compatibility) • Waveform monitor display function on LCD display is ideal for checking luminance. • Large, tiltable viewfinder/monitor with eyecup • Digital zoom (2x,5x,10x) • Focus assist function (focus bar display, enlarged display) • Auto focus (with face detection function) • Zebra display and synchro-scan shutter function • Three user-assignable, shooter-customizable buttons • TC/UB recording compatibility • Time Date Stamp capability for legal deposition applications • USB 2.0 (B-type devices) • HDMI out (A-type device), analogue component out (BNCx3) composite out (BNCx1*), audio out (RCAx2) • Camera remote terminals (focus & iris control, REC start/stop & zoom control) • AVCCAM 3-year warranty repair program • 43mm Filter Diameter • 2640mAH battery is standard • Headphone Jack • External microphone jack (3.5-mm diameter) • DV connector (IEEE 1394 standard) • Built-in Stereo Microphone * BNC connector is switchable use between component and composite out