Super SteadyShot image stabilization capture clear, sharp video. Powerful 40x optical/2000x digital zoom brings you close to the action, and the 2.5" touch panel SwivelScreen LCD display puts control of everything at your fingertips.

Sony positions this device as a family camcorder to record all your favorite growing-up memories in a well preservved format. Other features include an on-screen usage guide for easier navigation, Super SteadyShot image stabilization and color viewfinders.

Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people. With a press of the easy handycam button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder are locked out, letting you focus on only the buttons essential for recording. Scene selection modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from beach, candle, fireworks, landscape, portrait, sports lesson, spotlight, and sunrise & sunset.

But, you still have the option to use manual focus to adjust the focus of the camcorder using the touch panel. Manual focusing also allows you to control the focus in difficult situations where either the environment or the subject does not allow the camcorder's auto focus to perform optimally, such as when shooting through a window or in a crowded environment.

The NightShot Plus infrared system lets you shoot color video with a less greenish tint than previous infrared systems.