The HitachiŽ DZ-MV730A DVD Camcorder has all the tools you need for simple digital video recording and still photography. You will achieve an unparalleled home movie experience with theHitachiŽ DZ-MV730A DVD camcorder. Record true cinematic 16:9 widescreen for DVD-R, and use DVD-RAM for easy on-screen editing and scene selection without fast-forwarding or rewinding. The convenient Quick Start Recording reduces recording time from initial startup, while the Quick Mode Menu reduces the On-Screen Menu to just the most commonly used features. Transfer digital stills directly to a personal computer or printer with removable memory cards. The incredible 240x digital zoom gets you close to the action while you're filming. With Digital Still Mode you can shoot digital photographs perfect for email on an MMC or SD card. Playback is easy - simply finalize the disc and play it in compatible DVD players and computers. Its 2.5" LCD delivers a clear picture of the action during recording and playback Record video in 16:9 for playback on widescreen TVs Quick Start feature gets you going quickly and ensures easy operation Experience the advantages of Hitachi DVD Camcorder technology. Product Highlights: -Digital and Optical Zoom: 16x Optical/240x Digital Zoom -Quick Start Recording: 7 seconds from startup to first recording after disc initialization. -Quick Mode Menu: The Quick Mode Menu condenses the On-Screen Menu to just the commonly used features.- -DVD Formats: Accepts DVD-R and DVD-RAM.- What Is a DVD Camcorder? Hitachi has forever changed the direction of camcorder technology with the introduction of the DVD camcorder. This Emmy-winning innovation allows you to record home movies directly to DVD and play them back on your home DVD player. What is DVD-RAM Recording? DVD-RAM is a rewritable format that allows for recording and rerecording of movies and still photos up to 100,000 times per disc. Data is written in a nonlinear pattern, much like a computer hard disk. When recording, information is only written to blank areas of the disc, eliminating accidental erasure of previously recorded material. The DVD-RAM Disc Navigation system provides in-camera editing, playlist options, and still photo capability. What is DVD-R Recording? DVD-R is a record-once format that can be played back on most home DVD players. Data is recorded in a linear manner and users can directly access any previously recorded clip using the on-screen Disc Navigation feature. What is Disc Navigation? Direct digital access to DVD footage requires none of the rewinding or fast-forwarding necessary with tape formats. Each movie clip or still photo is presented as a thumbnail on the LCD panel. Simply cursor to the desired clip and select it for instant playback. With DVD-RAM discs, you can perform a host of in-camera editing features including fading, moving, dividing, deleting, and combining clips and you can create up to 99 playlists for custom playback of movie clips. Specifications: -Display Screen: 2.5" LCD -Image Sensor: 1 x 0.16" CCD -Effective Resolution: 340 Kilopixels Still Image -Effective Resolution: 340 Kilopixels Video -Total Resolution: 680 Kilopixels -Viewfinder Resolution 200,000 pixels -Lens Type: Focal Length: 2.8 - 43mm -Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec -Optical Zoom: 16x -Digital Zoom: 240x -Microphone Type: Stereo -Video Signal: NTSC -Recording Media: DVD -Shooting Programs Low light, Spotlight, Sand & snow, Sports mode, Portrait mode -Storage Media: 1 x Secure Digital (SD) Card Supported -Storage Media: 1 x MultiMediaCard (MMC) Supported -Storage Media: 1 x DVD-RAM Supported -Storage Media: 1 x DVD-R Supported -Remote control - Infrared -Fade/Wipe -Date/Time Printing: Yes -Interfaces/Ports: 1 x Audio/Video Input/Output -Interfaces/Ports: 1 x S-Video Output -Interfaces/Ports: 1 x Microphone Input -Interfaces/Ports: 1 x DC Power Input -Batteries: 1 x Li-Ion (1 hour play/record time) -Dimensions: 3.37" H x 2.0" W x 4.81" D This item is factory renewed and comes with a 90-day warranty