DV, HDV, Memory Card, Mini DV, Micro MV, DVD - 1x, 10x Optical Zoom - 0.3" LCD Panel - 6 lbs - Component, Composite (Video), Memory Stick, S-Video, USB, Audio (RCA), FireWire/DV/iLink, Headphone Jack, NTSC Recording (National), SD/MMC Memory Card

The HVR-HD1000U Digital High Definition HDV camcorder from Sony features a shoulder mount design, designed to meet the growing demand of HDV users for greater mobility and professional appearance. With high-definition 1080i recording capability, the HDV-HD1000U is ideal for weddings, corporate communications, colleges, universities, sporting events and videographers. The HVR-HD1000U camcorder can adapt to a wide range of shooting situations and features a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar lens with 10x optical zoom. A built-in down-converter creates DV material, ideal for standard DVD productions. It also incorporates "Smooth Slow Rec" function that allows you to perform slow-motion playback by capturing images at four times faster than the normal field rate. Additionally, the Super NightShot function allows the videographer to record objects in zero lux light levels for night-time monitoring and surveillance. With high performance and portability, this HVR-HD1000U Digital Camcorder makes it possible to capture HD video anytime, anywhere.