Camera-and-Photography Info - Sony DCR-HC52E MiniDV Camcorder for PAL Systems

Features:

1/6" Advanced HAD CCD Imager, 680K Pixels (Gross): 1/6" Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD with 680K (effective) pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution) and still image performance
40X Optical / 2000X Digital Zoom: The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zoom
2.7" Touch Panel SwivelScreen LCD Display (123K Pixels): The 2.7" LCD screen provides exceptional viewing clarity with 123K pixels resolution. The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lenses are designed specifically for compact camcorders, and utilize precision ground optics to maintain the sharpness and contrast found with larger lenses
i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394): Quickly transfer images from the camcorder to compatible devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface, including camcorders, digital VCRs, and PCs, using this high speed, bi-directional digital video/audio connection

Accessories:

Sony 60 Minute DVC Premium Chipless (Single)
Tamrac 5693 Digital 3 Bag for Canon G3, G5, G6, & S1 IS (Black) 
JVC MDV60MEU 60Mins Digital Video Cassette
TIFFEN 30UVP 30mm UV Protector

Related Items:

• Sony DVC-60 PR/5 Premium Minidv Videocassette (5-Pack)
• Sandisk 4GB Secure Digital SD HC Memory Card (SDSDB-4096, BULK, No Reader)
• SanDisk 2GB SD Memory Card (SDSDB-2048, Bulk Package)
• Kingston 2GB Secure Digital Memory Card (SD/2GB, Retail Package)

Editorial reviews:

DCR-HC52E MiniDV Camcorder (PAL) - The DCR-HC52 MiniDV Handycam(R) camcorder is a high quality, versatile, and highly capable device. Boasting a strong zoom lens and vivid color reproduction, this camcorder delivers what you need to capture those memorable events. The Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens and Super SteadyShot(R) image stabilization capture clear, sharp video. It has a powerful 40x optical/2000x digital zoom that brings you close to the action, and 2.5 touch panel SwivelScreen(TM) LCD display.