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Standard Definition or High Definition High Definition
Power Supply (rated) 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (DC IN)
Television System NTSC
Video Recording system MPEG4-AVC / H.264
Audio Recording system Linear PCM (2ch)*1, Dolby Digital (2ch)*2 / MPEG-2 AAC-LC (2ch)
*1 28 Mbps/24 Mbps video recording modes only; 16-bit resolution
*2 Dolby Digital (5.1ch) is provided when the Surround Microphone SM-V1 microphone is used.
Image Sensor 1/2.84-inch CMOS, RGB Primary Color Filter
Total Pixels Approx. 3.09 Megapixels (2208 x 1398)
Effective Pixels Approx. 2.91 Megapixels (2136 x 1362)
Lens Zoom Ratio: 20x Optical / 400x Digital
Focal Length: 3.6773.4mm
(35mm equivalent: 26.8576mm with Standard IS/IS Off, 28.8576mm with Dynamic IS)
Zoom Speed: Variable speed / Constant speed (16 levels); Fast, Normal or Slow
Max. F/Stop: f/1.82.8
Focusing System Hybrid AF (TTL-video signal detection system and external phase difference metering system): Instant AF, Medium AF, Normal AF (TTL-video signal selection system), Face Only AF, Manual Focus
Manual Exposure Available
Programmed AE Auto Mode: Auto
Manual Mode: P, Tv, Av, M (Manual exposure), SCN (Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks)
Cinema Mode: P, Tv, Av, M
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec.
Minimum Focusing Distance 20mm (wide end) / 60cm (across zooming range)
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H
Frame Rate AVCHD - 1080: 59.94P / 59.94i / PF29.97 / 23.98P
MP4 - 1080: 59.94P / 29.97P / 23.98P; 720 and 360: 29.97P / 23.98P
Minimum Illumination Auto Mode: Approx. 1.2 lux (shutter speed 1/30 sec. and with auto slow shutter on)
Low Light Mode: Approx. 0.1 lux (shutter speed 1/2 sec.)
Image Stabilization Optical system (lens shift) + electronic stabilization Control Modes: Dynamic IS Powered IS* Macro IS Tripod Mode * During Intelligent IS (Auto Mode), Powered IS can be set to On or Off. IS Modes other than Intelligent IS: Standard IS IS Off
Filter Diameter 58mm
Viewfinder 0.24-inch, TFT Widescreen color LCD (Equivalent to approx. 1.56 million dots; 100% field of view)
LCD Screen 3.5-inch OLED, Capacitive Touch Panel (Approx. 1.23 million dots)
Recording Media 2 SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slots
USB Terminal mini-B receptacle and Hi-Speed USB supported (output only)
Accessory Shoe Cold shoe (front area), Mini advanced shoe (back area)* *
The Remote Control Adapter RA-V1 is not supported. The Video Flash Light VFL-2 supports only the video light function.
HDMI Terminal HDMI OUT mini connector
Microphone Terminal 3.5mm diameter stereo mini-jack, MIC/LINE switching possible
AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal 3.5 mm 4 pole mini-jack (video/audio output only)
Headphone Terminal 3.5mm stereo mini-jack
Remote Control Terminal 2.5mm stereo mini-jack (input only)
Operating Temperature range Approx. -5-45°C, 60% relative humidity (operation)
Approx. 0-40°C, 85% relative humidity (performance)
Dimensions 4.3 x 3.3 x 7.2 in. / 109 x 84 x 182mm (Not including lens hood and grip belt)
Weight Approx. 1.7 lb. / 765g (includes grip belt)

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