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Sony's DCR-HC36 MiniDV Handycam? camcorder stands out with high-end digital imaging features at an affordable price. Super NightShot? infrared system enables you to capture natural looking video in low light conditions. The Super SteadyShot? picture stabilization system uses motion sensors to detect and correct camera "shake" for smoother video recording. Tele Macro Mode zooms in for close-up shots to bring out the subject in vivid imagery ? making it stand out above the background. This fully-equipped camcorder comes with easy solutions to transfer images and video recording to your computer. USB Streaming allows you to broadcast live video to family and friends, and i.LINK?1 DV interface provides a connection from the camcorder to a variety of compatible devices. Imaging Device : 1/6" CCD Pixel Gross : 680K Recording Media : MiniDV Cassette, Memory Stick Duo? Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo? Media Recording and Playback Times : SP: 60min., LP: 90 min. Video Actual : 340K Pixels Still Actual : 340K Pixels USB Streaming : Yes SteadyShot Image Stabilization : Yes ( Super; Electronic) Accessory Shoe : N/A White Balance : Auto, Indoor, One-push, Outdoor Memory Stick PRO? Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 2GB1 media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function ; does not support Access Control security function. Still Image Mode(s) : JPEG Minimum Illumination : 5 Lux (0 Lux with Super NightShot? Plus Infrared System LANC Terminal : N/A Analog Audio/Video Input(s) : N/A Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes (Multi A/V) Digital Audio/Video Input(s) : Yes (via i.LINK?) Digital Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes (via i.LINK?) USB Port(s) : Yes (1.1 compliant) Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : N/A Headphone Jack : N/A Microphone Input : N/A S-Video Input(s) : N/A S-Video Output(s) : Yes (optional accessory) Viewfinder : Color (123K Pixels) Docking Station : N/A Microphone : Yes (Built-in) 35mm Equivalent : 48-960mm (16:9 Camera Mode), 44-880mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 44 880mm (4:3 Memory Mode) Aperture : f1.8-f3.1 Exposure : Touch Panel (24 steps) Filter Diameter : 25mm Focal Distance : 2.3-46mm; 390mm (Telemacro) Focus : Full Range Auto, Manual (Touch Panel) Progressive Shutter Mode : N/A Shutter Speed : Auto, 1/4-1/4000 (AE Mode) Optical Zoom : 20X Digital Zoom : 800X Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft? Windows? ME, 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional Supplied Software : Picture Package? ver. 1.5 Video Recording System : 2 Rotary Heads, Helical Scanning System Video Signal System : NTSC color, EIA standards Analog-to-Digital Converter : N/A Weight : 15 oz (430 g) with Tape and Battery Measurements : 2 5/8" x 3 1/8" x 4 1/2" (65 x 79 x 113mm)