Sony HXRMC50U Ultra Compact AVCHD Camcorder for Professional Use Wide-angle professional quality Sony G Lens technology provides exceptional image fidelity 1/2.88 back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor offers exceptional low-light sensitivity - The HXR-MC50U is built around a very sensitive 1/2.88 back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor which helps to reduce image noise while providing good low-light performance. A powerful BIONZ processor can apply Sony's Dynamic Range Optimizer to both video and still image capture, and also allows the camcorder to capture 8.3-megapixel still images while recording video. The camera can capture 12-megapixel still im Quick AF system improves precise auto focus even in challenging situations Infrared NightShot(R) night vision filming and photography Full raster 1920 x 1080i AVCHD high definition recording at up to 24Mbps