• MiniDV

• Digital Still Memory Mode

• InfoLithium Battery

• i.LINK Interface

• Stamina Power

• 3CCD Imaging system

Each 1/3" CCD has 380,000 pixels for brilliant digital picture-quality.

• 530 Lines of Horizontal Video Resolution

Advanced HAD Megapixel CCD technology, combined with high-quality optics provide outstanding video performance with up to 530 horizontal lines of resolution.

• Advanced HAD CCD Technology

Enhanced CCD design allows more light to reach the imager which reduces video noise to improve signal-to-noise ratio by up to 6db (2x better than a standard CCD). Particularly effective when shooting in dark situations.

• 12X Optical/48X Digital Zoom

The optical zoom helps to bring the action up close from far away. In addition, the digital zoom interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms.

• Aspherical Ground Glass 58mm Lens

Larger diameter allows more light to strike the Advanced HAD CCD imagers for greater detail and clarity, while the aspherical lens reduces optical distortion, and provide better corner-to-corner focus.

• 2.5" Precision Hybrid SwivelScreen LCD Display (211K Pixels)

Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The 211K pixel LCD display makes images sharp and detailed during playback or when monitoring recording. The Hybrid Reflective- Transmissive LCD Screen provides accurate viewing in sunlight or bright light, virtually eliminating the wash-out common with traditional LCD Screens.

• Manual Zoom Ring

Allows user operated manual zoom speed for more flexibility and control.

• Precision Color Viewfinder (180K Pixels)

Increased pixel count provides more detail and clarity of video subjects.

• Manual Shutter speed

Gives you optimum control over the shutter speed based upon shooting environment or desired effect.

• Manual Exposure Dial

Create your own special look by controlling the cameras exposure amount manually, allowing in less or more light for creative control.

• Stamina Power Management system 9 Hours (Using Optional NP-F960)

The Sony DCR-VX2100 can record for up to 9 hours or playback for up to 13 hours (with LCD screen off) on a single charge with the optional NP-F960.

• Super SteadyShot Optical Stabilization system

An advanced version of Sony's SteadyShot system that minimizes even high frequency shake and vibration using motion sensors and an optical active prism stabilization system, for better performance even in difficult shooting situations.

• Intelligent Accessory Shoe

Provides power, on/off and special operational commands to a variety of Sony Intelligent Accessories via an 8-pin interface. This enables easy synchronized operation between the Handycam camcorder and such accessories as video lights, infrared lights and microphones without additional batteries or cables.

• Progressive Shutter system

Mechanical shutter system that provides Progressive Scan performance while utilizing an interlace scanning system. Digital still images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition.