Three Ultra-Sensitive, low-smear, Low-noise 1/2" 410,000-Pixel 3CCD FITs,  Emmy Award-winning DVCPRO technology, sets new cost-to-performance standard for digital camcorders, industry-standard 1/2" bayonet lenses and adapters can accommodate readily available converter lenses, adapters, and filters, 2-Lux Shooting Illumination, 66 minutes of record time, linear Cue Track/Linear Control Track for faster color framing, audio cueing and shorter pre-roll times, full Black-and-White or Color Playback,  lightweight (12.87 pounds ready-to-work), +30dB gain-up switch allows operator to select from 11 gain settings, 48Khz sampling, 16-bit recording, two-channel PCM digital audio, shockless AWB Control ensures smooth adjustment of white balance according to the image being shot, synchro Scan Electronic Shutter (six settings: 1/100 to 1/2000-sec.) reduces flicker when shooting CRT displays .