THIS UNIT WAS MANUFACTURED FOR USE OUTSIDE THE U. S. - NO U. S. Warranty - REQUIRES PAL TV OR Monitor The Sony HDR-SR1E AVC HD 30GB Hard-Disc Handycam (R) Camcorder records directly to a Hard Disc Drive and shoots in genuine 1080i resolution, for real unparalleled HDTV clarity. Its professional quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens captures brilliant images with life-like color, while the 2.1 -megapixel CMOS technology processes faster than a CCD for richer color and better detail. A Progressive Shutter System supplies digital still images with excellent definition and sharpness.
Features include an 80x digital zoom, 16:9 widescreen mode, a hot shoe, a USB 2.0 interface, and Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. In addition, this camcorder features a 30 gig hard drive, so you can download directly to your favorite video software, without bothering with tapes. Super NightShot (R) Plus Infrared System Active Interface Shoe - Gives you the option of adding accessories such as lights, flashes, and microphones to the camcorder Memory Stick DUO Media Slot Recording System - PAL / Format HD - AVCHD SD - MPEG2 / Filter Size - 30mm