- Full HD 1920x1080 with Exmor 3CMOS - Full HD 1920 x 1080 video shooting (AVCHD format) at maximum bit rate for increased detail and clarity
- Shooting on memory card with relay recording - Records detail-packed Full HD video in AVCHD format. Relay recording with dual memory card slots allows uninterrupted shooting
- Wide angle G lens with 20x optical zoom - Excellent optical performance and powerful zoom range: 29.5mm wide angle (35mm equivalent) ideal for landscapes and group scenes
- 6.0mm (1/3”) Exmor 3CMOS Sensors - High-performance imager with three independent (RGB) CMOS sensors for exceptional colour accuracy, high sensitivity and low noise
- Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode - Image stabiliser ensures more stable shots without compromising picture quality, even while walking
- 25p progressive shooting mode - Progressive shooting mode produces more natural, film-like results, with Cinema-tone Gamma™ and Cinema-tone Colour™ settings
- Stereo sound recording with XLR mic inputs - High-quality onboard stereo microphone is complemented by dual XLR connectors, allowing addition of external stereo mic pair
- Independent zoom, focus, and iris rings - Enjoy smooth, independent manual adjustment of focus and exposure settings while shooting
- 8.0cm/3.2" wide Xtra Fine LCD - Photo-realistic 921k dot resolution touchscreen with high contrast and wide viewing angle
- 1.1cm/0.45" Xtra Fine viewfinder - High contrast electronic colour viewfinder with 1227k dot resolution for critical shot assessment
When you can't afford to compromise
Exceptional video quality plus pro-style controls and advanced manual functions. Full HD recording on memory card, with uninterrupted 'relay' shooting with dual slot. Advanced 3ClearVid CMOS Sensor and Sony G Lens with powerful 20x optical zoom.
Pack more into every scene
Now you can make sure nobody’s left out of the picture at parties, birthdays and other special occasions. The high quality G Lens by Sony inside Handycam® now features enhanced wide angle performance, capturing up to 2x greater image area than previous models.
Total control
Step to professional-style features like independent zoom, focus, and iris rings for extra creative control. Other pro refinements include XLR inputs for stereo sound recording, plus six Picture Profile settings that store image settings for instant recall.
Smooth, rich, cinematic images
Progressive' shooting gives your footage a more filmic look, in contrast with 'interlaced' TV images. 25p progressive shooting mode captures lush, cinematic Full HD images are enhanced with Cinematone Colour™ and Cinematone Gamma™... just like you'll see at the movies.
Walk. Zoom. Steady: Even more stable pictures
Wobbly pictures are a common problem when you’re shooting without a tripod. New Optical SteadyShot Active Mode delivers best-ever ‘3-way’ camera shake correction at all zoom settings, even when you’re walking along. In wide angle position, you’ll enjoy up to ten times improved anti-shake performance.
Best-ever Full HD picture quality
More bits in every frame means better-looking pictures. For quality-critical productions, new FX Mode captures detail-packed 1920x1080/50i video at a full 24Mbps – the highest bit-rate specified by the AVCHD format.