1/3" 3-CCD Mini-DV camcorder with exclusive CineSwitchTM technology

Outstanding sensitivity: F11 @2000 lux, min illumination: 3 lux (at +18dB)

Supports 480i/60 (NTSC), Cinema-style 480p/24fps, and 480p/30fps image capture

Precision wide-angle Lens with Servo/Manual Zoom (with stops & barrel markings)

Auto/Manual Focus f1.6 with 72mm filter size. Advanced optical image stabilization

Conventional 4:3 aspect ratio and 16:9 letterbox image capture modes

Conventional video gamma and CineGammaTM operational modes

2-ch. XLR audio inputs with phantom power supply (+48V) and manual audio levels

Large centrally located pivoting electronic viewfinder usable for left or right eye

Flip-out 270° 3.5" LCD panel with superimposed audio metering on both LCD & EVF

Six Scene Files

S-Video, Video & Stereo Audio IN & OUT

IEEE 1394 FireWire interface (in/out) for transfer of digital video/audio to NLE platforms

Interval (Time Lapse) recording with adjustable record duration and interval time

Unique pre-cleaning heads and auto head cleaning to maximize reliability

Well balanced and highly portable: 4.4 pounds in full operating condition

Rugged Magnesium Alloy Diecast Chassis

Slow Shutter - 24P - 1/6, 1/12, 30P - 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 60i - 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30

Electronic Viewfinder (.44-inch) - BW / Color (switchable)

Edge enhancement for easy focusing - Peaking (switchable on/off) in EVF and 3.5" LCD

Gamma Settings (Up to 7 choices) - L, M, H, CINE-LIKE, + CINE-LIKE D, CINE-LIKE V & Black Press

Knee - Auto, Low, Mid, High

Color Matrix settings - Norm, Enriched, Fluor, Cine

Vertical Detail Level in Progressive - Thin, Mid, Thick

Camera Gain in Progressive - Up to +12dB

Auto Focus Assist - Interlace and Progressive modes

Built-in SMPTE Color Bar - Interlace and Progressive modes

16 x 9 Anamorphic - Letterbox and Digital Squeeze

Three User-programmable Buttons - Assignable to any one of 11 functions

New Prism - More realistic Color reproduction

MOD (Minimum Object Distance) - 0.6 Meter

Zebra Settings (2) - 80% - 105%

Scene File Dial (CineSwitchTM) - Raised guard protects against unintentional changes

Focus/Zoom manual tactile feel - More Dampened response

Power Zoom Speed (Slowest) - 30 seconds

Interval Recording Time Minimum - Every 15 seconds

Color Level, Brightness & Contrast Adjustment - Separate LCD & EVF settings

Headphone output - Increased to +6dB, and volume active in Record mode

Marker Zone - 0-99 and smaller spot Zone

Lens Cap - New more convenient design

EVF eyepiece lens - Harder material that won't easily scratch

Paint Color - Diamond Graphite & Black

DV Tape Included - 63 min Master Tape