Model Code: XH A1SHD Video Camera RecorderPower Supply (rated)7.4V DC (battery pack)Video Recording systemHDV: HDV1080i; DV: DV specificationsTwo rotating heads, helical scan azimuth recording,(Consumer VCR SD specifications)Audio Recording systemHDV: 2-channel recording MPEG1 Audio Layer II: (bit rate 384 kbps);DV: 2-channel recording PCM digital recording: 16 bits (48 kHz), 12 bits (32 kHz, 12 bits selectable)Image Sensor(3) 1/3-inch Native 16:9 CCDs (1440 x1080)Total PixelsApprox. 1.67 Megapixels each x 3Effective PixelsHD approx. 1.56 Megapixels (1440 x 1080)SD (4:3) approx. 1.17 Megapixels (1080 x 1080)SD (16:9) approx. 1.56 Megapixels (1440 x 1080)Tape FormatVideo cassettes bearing the MiniDV markTape SpeedHDV/DV: SP mode 18.81mm/secondDV: LP mode 12.56mm/secondMaximum Recording Time(with an 60-min. cassette)HDV/DV: SP mode 80 min. DV: LP; 120 min.LensCanon 20x HD Video 4.5 - 90mm , f/1.6-3.5Focusing SystemTTL-video signal sensing system auto focus. Manual focusing possibleMinimum Focusing Distance20mm (wide macro), 1m (entire zoom range)Frame Rate60i, 24F, 30FMinimum Illumination60i, 6 lux (1/60 shutter speed);30F, 3 lux (1/30 shutter speed);24F, 2.5 lux (1/24 shutter speed, Gain +18dB)Image StabilizationSuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer (Lens Shift)Filter Diameter72mmViewfinder0.57" wide-type CVF, approx. 269,000 dotsLCD Screen2.8" widescreen LCD, approx. 207,000 dotsMicrophoneHigh-performance stereo electric condenser microphoneRecording MediaSD/SDHC (photos), MMC (photos)Component Terminal1080i/480i supportedDV TerminalHDV/DV Special 6-pin connector (IEEE1394 compatible); both input/outputVideo Terminal(a) Also serves as RCA pin jack (yellow); both input/output(b) Also serves as BNC connector; outputOutput Levels-12 dBV (with 47-kohm load, 1 Vrms output level setting and -12dB full scale)S-video Terminal4-pin mini-DIN; both input/outputAudio Terminal(a) Also serves as RCA pin jack (white/red, L/R) both input/output (2 systems)(b) XLR 3-pin jack (2 systems); switchable between MIC/LINEMicrophone Terminal3.5mm stereo mini-jackOperating Temperature range32 - 104º F (0 - 40º C)Dimensions6.4 x 7.6 x 15.5 in. (163 x 192 x 394mm)Weight(not including lenshood and eyecup)4.7 lbs. (2135 g)Weight (fully loaded)5.3 lbs. (2400 g)