Sony HDR-XR100 80GB HD Handycam® Camcorder

Now that you've got an HDTV screen, it's time to Upgrade your camcorder to one that records and plays in high definition. The Sony HDR-XR100 is what you need.
Record stunning 1920x1080 high definition Video and crystal clear still photos to a built-in 80GB hard Disk drive with the HDR-XR100 Handycam® camcorder. The built-in 80GB hard Disk Drive can record and store up to almost 32 hours of high definition video footage (HD LP mode), or up to almost 56 hours of standard definition footage (SD LP mode). In addition to Face Detection technology, this camcorder features Smile Shutter technology, which can automatically detect smiles and shoot still images, even while Recording video. The 2.7" LCD display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lenses are designed specifically for compact camcorders, and utilize precision ground optics to maintain the sharpness and contrast found with larger lenses.
Featuring Face Detection technology and Smile Shutter™ technology, capturing smiles and faces is easier than ever. Smile Shutter captures a smile the moment it happens and takes still photos when your subject smiles, even when shooting video. Face Detection automatically detects faces and then controls focus, Exposure and Color while analyzing and enhancing for more natural skin tone in both video and still images. Hybrid recording technology lets you record video directly to either the hard disk drive or removable Memory Stick® PRO Duo media (sold separately). You can even select from various Dubbing functions to easily copy video or still images from the HDD to the Memory Stick® media -- without using a PC.
Record an Audio soundtrack in Dolby 5.1 Surround sound. Experience a simple way to transfer, sort, view and share your video and still images with the supplied PMB PC software.

Includes: Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L200), InfoLITHIUM Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH60), A/V Cable, USB Cable, Application software

2.7" Wide touch panel Clear Photo LCD Plus display

Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens Type: 10x Optical zoom, 120x Digital zoom

35mm Equivalent: 42 - 497mm (16:9), 52 - 608mm (4:3)

Aperture: F1.8-2.2

Filter Diameter: 30mm

Focal Distance: 3.2 - 32mm

Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/30 - 1/1000 (Scene Selection Mode)

4 Megapixel still image capture lets you take high-resolution digital photos.

HDMI

Face Detection technology for Video Footage and Digital Still Photos.

Smile Shutter technology: Automatically take still photos when your subject smiles.

SteadyShot image stabilization: Reduces blur caused by camera shake and vibration

Recording Media: 80GB Non-Removable Hard Disk Drive, Memory Stick® Duo Media, and Memory Stick® PRO Duo Media

Dimensions: 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" x 5 1/8" (69 x 68 x 129mm)

Weight: 14.5 ounces (410 gram) with Battery