They call it microPocketDV and claim that it is a truly pocketable design. No pictures yet though. JVC's new NightAlive feature uses slow-shutter and DSP processing to pick up color images at night. Compare to Sony's NightShot technology, which uses IR to pick up images at night, but those images are in monochrome. This unit fits into the upper end of their consumer lineup.
Progressive scan is supported.
An active hotshoe supports powered accessories like video flash, lights, and microphones. Canon has introduced three new entry-level camcorders, the ZR Series . The ZR30MC adds an powered accessory shoe for external microphones or video lights and light-up controls in three selectable colors. It also offers 4 recording speeds that gives up to 3 times the normal recording time of a DV cassette. The inclusion of analog video input on these entry-level camcorders is a very useful addition.