Specifications Card slotCamcorder Type HD Flash Memory CamcorderLCD monitor 2.7-inch widescreen colour, approx. 211,000 dots with dimmer settingImage Sensor 1/4-inch CMOS sensor, approx. 3.89 megapixels, RGB primary colour filterMicrophone Stereo Condenser MicrophoneLens 15x optical zoomDigital Zoom 60x / 300x (Movie mode only)Lens Configuration 11 elements in 9 groups, 1 double sided aspherical lens usedFilter Diameter 37mm P0.75Image Stabilizer Super Range OISAF System High-speed AF (Instant AF), Face Priority AFVideo Recording Specifications Video Recording Standards AVCHD (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 standard), HD Recording only 1920 x 1080 / 1440 x 1080 recording supportedEffective Pixels Approx. 2.99 megapixels, 2304 x 1296Audio Compression Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-3 2ch)Shooting Modes Auto, P, Tv, Av, Cine, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, FireworksShutter Speed Range 1/6 – 1/2000 (Tv mode) 1/25 – 1/500 (Auto mode) 1/2– 1/500 (night mode)Minimum Illumination Approx. 0.4lx (Night mode)Still Image Recording Specifications Still Image Recording SD / SDHC memory cardStill Image Compression Exif Ver. 2.2 specifications satisfied, compression method: JPEGRecording Pixels In movie Rec Pause and Photo Mode: LW 2304 x 1296 L 2100 x 1575 M 1600 x 1200 S 640 x 480In movie Rec mode: LW 2304 x 1296 SW 848 x 480Shooting Modes Auto, P, Tv, Av, Cine, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, FireworksEasy Operations Features Zoom Zoom leverNavigation JoystickExtended Control Remote ControlBattery Rechargeable Intelligent lithium battery BP809 (Optional battery BP808)Input / Output Terminals Video Out Mini HDMI, Component, AV CableAnalog Output YesMicrophone Terminal YesPhysical Dimensions & Power Power Supply (rated) 7.4V DC (battery pack), 8.4V DC (DC in)Operating Temperature 0 - 40°C 85% (relative humidity)-5 – 40°C 85% (relative humidity)Dimensions Approx. 70 x 62 x 124mm (2.8 x 2.4 x 4.9in.)Weight (Main Unit) Approx. 340g (12oz)