New 1080P HD Camcorder (Touchscreen, 12 x Optical Zoom) Incredible Image Quality At a 1080p resolution (the same video resolution used to create documentaries such as Discovery Channel's Planet Earth), the image quality from the DV55 is simply breathtaking! The HD videos are so crisp, colorful, and vivid, that you will sometimes feel as if you are actually there! Additional features include: HDMI Out to easily and quickly share high quality HD videos on your HDTV with your friends and family, image stabilization for people with shaky hands, smooth slow motion recording to capture details such as individual rain drops or subtle facial expressions. These are the features you might expect in the latest Sony and Canon cameras, and now you can finally get them in a factory direct OEM camcorder. If you are in the market for a new video camera or are looking to buy a gift for your girlfriend/husband/favorite uncle, this one is the top choice. At a Glance... 1080P Video Resolution Beautiful 20MP Still Photos 3 Inch Touchscreen Viewfinder Electronic Image Stabilization HDMI output directly to your HDTV Records directly to AVI Files Manufacturer Specifications Primary Function: 1080P HD camcorder Display: 3 Inch LCD Screen Type: Touch Panel Storage media: Lens: F=12 x Optical Zoom Lens F 6.8 – 34 mm Digital Video Camera Digital Photo Camera AV OUT: YES HDMI OUT: YES TV Output: PAL / NTSC Menu Languages: English, Japanese, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Turkish, German, Russian, Arabic Computer Required: NO Computer Interface: USB 2.0 Recording Time: Full charge about 2 hours (depends on settings and use) Power Supply: Rechargeable Li-ion battery Dimensions: 122mm x 62mm x 67mm (L x W x H) Certification: CE, FCC, RoHS Product Notes Built-in microphone. When using the WVGA setting you can achieve 240FPS videos. Format your SD card first using the cameras own formatting option in the setting menu. Easily view your HD video on your HDTV by using the included HDMI cable. This is the best way to proudly display FULL HD video for your friends and family to enjoy! Package Contents 1080P HD Camcorder Camera Bag HDMI Cable USB Cable Software CD AV Cable Carrying Strap Power Adapter Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Battery Charger Manual - English Free Travel Adapter (for UK, AU, NA, SA customers) FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions Can I use this with a tripod? Yes, the unit has a built in screw-slot to attach to a standard tripod mount. Can I use this as a normal digital camera? Yes, this product makes an excellent picture camera for taking digital photos. Can I upload the videos to YouTube? Yes, with the DV55 and the included software you can easily create videos for use with YouTube. How easy is it to playback my HD videos on my HDTV? Extremely easy. You can either connect the camcorder directly to your HDTV via HDMI cable and press PLAY, or transfer the HD files to your hard drive and view then directly on your computer monitor.