Sony DCR-HC96 Digital Mini-DV Handycam Camcorder, 2.7" Wide Touch LCD, 1/3" Advanced HAD CCD (2050K Effective Pixels), 10X Optical, 120X Digital Zoom, Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Duo Media

Sony's DCR-HC96 MiniDV Handycam camcorder stands out with high-end digital imaging features at an affordable price. Super NightShot Plus infrared system enables you to capture natural looking video in low light conditions.

The Super SteadyShot picture stabilization system uses motion sensors to detect & correct camera shake for smoother video recording. Tele Macro Mode zooms in for close-up shots to bring out the subject in vivid imagery making it stand out above the background.

This fully-equipped camcorder comes with easy solutions to transfer images & video recording to your computer. USB Streaming allows you to broadcast live video to family & friends, & i.LINK DV interface provides a connection from the camcorder to a variety of compatible devices.

The Camera features a 1/3" Advanced HAD CCD with 2048K (effective) pixels provides stunning detail & clarity with exceptional video, up to 530 lines of horizontal resolution, & still image performance. The Megapixel technology enhances your digital videos & digital still photography performance.

The 10x optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition the 120x Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms. Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating that offers less glare & flare with increased contrast.

The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides excellent viewing c larity with improved resolution. The high resolution 123K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp images for monitoring or playback, & the widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode & composing shots even easier.

Convert &/or record any analog NTSC video source to digital video via the analog inputs. Analog NTSC video can also be passed through the digital HandycamCamcorder directly into a PC via the i.LINK interface in real-time for easy PC editing of your analog footage.

The Active Interface Shoe provides a location directly on the camcorder on which to add optional accessories while providing power & 2-way communication to the accessories. Get creative when recording or playing back your video with Sony's Digital Effect Modes: Still, Flash Motion, Luminance, Slow Shutter, Trail, Old Movie, Delayed Motion Effect & Cinematic Effect. Effects available in Playback mode: Still, Flash Motion, Luminance, Trail, Delayed Motion.

The supplied Handycam Station provides quick & easy connections to a TV for viewing or to a PC for editing & sharing video. Just placing the camcorder on the Handycam Station instantly makes the connections. No need to search for cables or wires when charging or playing back.

Capture still images at 2016x1512 (3.0 Megapixels) resolution, directly onto Memory Stick Duo Media for easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick dev