Sony DCR-TRV480 Digital8 Handycam Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom (Discontinued by Manufacturer) 1/6-inch CCD imager with 460K (gross) resolution Digital8 format records digital audio and video comparable to MiniDV on affordable Hi8 tapes 20x optical zoom with SteadyShot picture-stabilization system 2.5-inch SwivelScreen touch-panel LCD Super NightShot Plus Infrared System captures natural-looking video in low light