Uses full-size DVCAM tape media / Takes high quality video and stills / Reads optional Memory Stick® media / Built-in light

With the DSR-PD170 and a couple of competent actors, you are essentially in the movie business! This Professional Digital Camcorder captures high quality digital Component Video and Hi-Fi Audio via the universally standard DVCAM format.

• Three Advanced HAD™ 380K Pixels 1/3" CCDs allow 480 progressive mode for stills and interlaced mode for video
• Built-in slot for reading Optional MemoryStick media
• Super SteadyShot® Stabilization and Autofocus modes
• 12x Optical Zoom - 48X Digital zoom
• 530 lines horizontal Resolution
• 1 Lux minimum illumination
• Auto or manual Exposure
• Start / Stop button and zoom control on the handle
• Built-in speaker Directional Mono shotgun Microphone
• i.link ( IEEE-1394 ) in / out Interface
• Analog S-Video Input
• Two independent 3-pin XLR Audio inputs
• Manual shutter speed, Recording level, White balance, AE shift, iris, zoom & focus
• Time / Date stamp with video readout
• Chroma-key capability for title, image or logo insertion from Memory Stick®
• Dimensions: 7-1/8"H x 5-1/4"W x 18"D (w/ microphone)