• 1/5.5-inch CCD imager with 1.0-megapixel resolution.
• Compatible with DVD-R/-RW/+RW formats.
• 12x optical zoom with digital image stabilization.
• 2.7-inch high-resolution touch-panel SwivelScreen LCD display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles.
• Dolby digital 5.1ch audio .

From the Manufacturer --------------------- Capture 1.0-megapixel stills, a wide-angle view and superior color reproduction with the Advanced HAD CCD on the DCR-DVD305 Handycam camcorder. You'll enjoy crisp and clear monitoring and playback on the 2.7-inch-wide Clear Photo LCD Plus display. And your home movies will be brought to life with 5.1ch surround sound . 1.0-Megapixel Advanced HAD CCD Imager 1/5.5-inch Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD imager with 690K effective video pixels provides excellent detail and clarity, for exceptional digital video (up to 520 lines of resolution) and still image performance. Realize great looking digital still images with 1,000K effective pixels. Advanced HAD CCD Technology Enhanced CCD design allow 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. DVD Format Video The DVD format delivers digital picture and sound quality comparable to that of MiniDV, but on DVD. Playback of the DVDs couldn' t be simpler. After finalizing the disc in the camera, the disc plays back in compatible DVD Players, computers and even PlayStation 2 video game consoles. DVD-R/RW and + RW Compatible The DCR-DVD305 is compatible with a variety of DVD formats allowing the ease of use and simplicity found in DVD Media. With DVD+RW media there is not a need to finalize the disc (minimum required). Simply remove the disc and insert the media into a compatible DVD Player. 12x Optical/800x 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. Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating offering less glare and flare with increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation, and perfect renditions of subtle tones. Dolby Digital 5.1ch The DCR-DVD305 is supplied with a Dolby Digital 5.1ch Microphone. By in 5.1 channel surround sound you can experience your home movies with active sounds coming from all directions. Enjoy your personal home movies the way you experienced them while . 2.7-Inch Hybrid SwivelScreen LCD Display (123K Pixels) Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The 123K pixel LCD rotates up to 270-degrees for multiple viewing angles, providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. The Hybrid LCD Screen provides accurate viewing in sunlight or bright light, virtually eliminating the "wash-out" common with traditional LCD screens. Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Duo Media Capture still images up to 1152 x 864 resolution, directly onto Memory Stick Duo Media for easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick devices. Visual Index Screen Shows thumbnail images of movies and still images when playing back on your camcorder or DVD player, making scene selection easier. Analog Inputs Record any analog NTSC source to digital video via the analog inputs. Perfect for archiving analog tape s. This recorded video can then be edited on your computer. Color Viewfinder Provides a clear, color view of subjects and makes spotting and/or following subjects easier. Super Steady Picture Stabilization System An advanced version of Sony's Steady system that controls an even higher range of shake and vibration frequencies, to achieve an even higher level of smoothness without degradation of video like some other image stabilization systems. Active Interface Shoe Conveniently gives you the option of adding accessories such as lights, flashes and microphones to the camera, which can communicate with the camera and also draw power from the camera. USB 2.0 Interface USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to connect your DVD Digital Handycam camcorder to computers for fast transfer of video and still images to your computer for editing. The camcorder can also be used as an external DVD burner, convenient for making copies of your DVDs or burning edited movies. Additional Features * InfoLithium battery with AccuPower meter system * Super Night Plus infrared system * Progressive shutter system * Program AE (autoexposure) modes * Fader effects * Picture effects What's in the box Sony DCR-DVD305 1MP DVD Handycam camcorder, power adaptor/in-camera charger (AC-L25), InfoLithium® rechargeable battery (NP-FP50), wireless Remote Commander remote control, AV cable, Surround Sound microphone, lens cap, Picture Package software ver. 1.8 and Nero Express 6 (conversion software), USB cable, cleaning cloth