FEATURES- High Definition Digital Video Camera Now it's possible to enjoy High Definition video that you created with JVC's GR-HD1. Record 1280 x 720p full high definition video, play it back as 720p HD or up-convert the output to 1080i with the built-in format converter. Video created in HD can also be down- converted to record or playback on any media any television monitor. The HD1 can be enjoyed as a fully automatic camcorder or explore your creative side and take advantage of a full array of manual adjustments, from the zoom and focus rings to iris and shutter speed, the HD1 let's you make beautiful High Definition memories, now that's a perfect experience. * Digital HDV Camcorder records 1280x720p MPEG 2 HD 16:9 * 19.7 Mbps Transport Stream * 1/3" 1.18M progressive CCD * IEEE 1394 iLink * F1.8 Lens for High-Quality Images * Accessory Shoe: A variety of optional attachments are available, (Auto Light, Video Flash, Stereo Zoom Mic). * Mini-USB B-type (5 pin) * SD/DV 40x and 200x Digital Zoom * 10x Optical Zoom * 113,000-Pixel - 0.44" Color Polycrystalline Silicon LCD Viewfinder * 200,000 pixel - 3.5" Color Polycrystalline Silicon LCD Monitor * 35 Lux minimum illumination * SD and DV modes have Sepia, Classic film and Strobe effects and 9 transitions you can apply both in the field shooting or during playback. * Individual lens barrel rings adjust focus. Auto focus is also available. * RM-V717U Multi-function Remote Control * Navigation screen displays the scenes to select from. * Optical Picture Stabilization prevents image blur from camera motion when using zoom. * Progressive CCD recording captures digital stills without blur. 4 sizes to SD memory card or MMC; VGA 640x480, Panorama 16:9 848x480 or 1280x720, and Megapixel 1280x960 still pictures. HD at 1280x720, SD 848x480 and DV 640x480. * Program Auto Exposure includes Sports, Snow, Spotlight and Twilight to best match the scene. * Image exposure in 10 steps using the Manual exposure dial. * Full manual adjustment for shutter speed, iris and exposure control. * Backlighting can be compensated via the BLC button. * One touch manual white balance. * Pull out the viewfinder or open the LCD monitor and the Camera automatically powers up and shuts off to save energy when closed. * For transition from a high to low angle shot without removing hand from the grip. * High-Speed Search Playback Possible. * Seamless Frame-Accurate Digital Editing with MPEG Edit Studio Pro LE. This application allows frame-accurate MPEG-2 editing. Editing of HD and SD material is also possible. * In DV mode, Squeeze mode uses a wider view of the CCD (941x483 pixels) to create a full image. This is fit into regular NTSC signal to play back on a 16:9 TV at 60i. * Communicate via web-camera by running third party applications such as Windows Messenger for teleconferencing, video phoning, webcasting or surveillance. * 8M SD Memory card for storage of Digital stills. * BN-V428U 2800 mAh, High Capacity, rechargeable battery Pack * Power: 8.0 Watts using viewfinder * Dimensions: 4.56"w x 3.94"h x 10.75"d * Weight: 2.8 lbs (1,270g)