1/2" 3-CCD Image Pickup with Extreme Low-Light Sensitivity (F13 at 2000 lx) Newly Developed Standard DV/MiniDV Compatible Mechanism Standard DV/MiniDV Recording System Newly-Developed 12-bit ADC and 12-bit DSP Wide Dynamic Range off 400% or More Tri-Mode 2.5-Inch LCD Display On-Shoulder Type with Soft Shoulder Pad High-Quality PCM Digital Audio 1/2" Bayonet Lens Mount Color Matrix LOLUX 0.4lx (F1.4) DV Interface

Full auto shooting Functions and switch layout for "Real" professional Optional 1.5  CRT black & white viewfinder External light trigger function with optional Anton Bauer on IDX battery braket Time/date recording "Hi-Rez" Freame mode Full auto white (FAW) Spot L/Back L Detail correction Detail V/H balance Skin detail detection White clip select Knee point select 7.5 IRE setup ON/OFF (GY-DV5000U only) Lock audio (16-bit, 48 kHz only) Precision "accu-focus" mode System file selection Smooth transition mode Variable, slow shutter Built-in color bar Gamma control Auto black level Zebra pattern (4-step) Auto knee Highlight chroma processing SMTPE/EBU time code generator Blank search Edit search Adaptable to Sony-style tripod base