Sony Professional HVR-Z1U 3CCD High Definition Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom (Discontinued by Manufacturer) High-definition video camera records in 1080i, 720p, and 720i specification with analog down-converting 16:9 widescreen recording; 4:3 conversion capable Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 12x optical zoom Lens; optical Super SteadyShot System dampens hand jitter and vibration 3CCD camera system; records to conventional DV tape stock Powered by NP-F570 InfoLithium rechargeable battery pack