Sony Handycam(R) HDR-FX1, the first true 1080i high definition camcorder, is the perfect introduction to the world of high definition video. Record your most intimate moments in the highest quality. With advanced features such as the newly developed wide 3 sensor 1/3? CCD, 72mm Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens and Real Time Codec engine, the HDR-FX1 is equipped to handle every video task. Relive your memories in vivid HDTV quality colors and clarity. This may not be the camera to use for family and touring. If you're into professional or serious creative use, this camcorder offers vast opportunities that were previously unavailable at this class. You've been waiting for your chance. Here it is!3.5 LCD Viewing monitorManual control of camcorder functions allow settings of the camera to be adjusted so that creative effects can be achieved while filming12x Optical Zoom with 4-way zoom capability for different situationsWidescreen LCD monitor lets you see every detail as you shoot in 16 - 9 modeHigh-performance Down Conversion FunctionPrecision DV- wide RecordingPersonal MenuBattery InformationContinual shooting timeSony iLINK (HDV/DV) Connector for easy video transfer to a PC or Macintosh computer for DV edit and enhancement - and back againSteadyShot Active Lens System (Menu)Shot TransitionPicture Profile -6 Picture Profiles - You can set each of 6 Picture Profiles with Color Level/Color Phase/Sharpness/Skin Tone Detail/AE Shift/AGC Limit/Auto Iris Limit/WB Shift/AWB Sensitivity/Cinematone Gamma/Cineframe