The DSR-500WS DVCAM camcorder's 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratio is switchable, benefiting the DTV broadcast, ENG, sports production, event videography and digital electronic cinematography industries by offering cost effective, high quality, widescreen acquisition. The DSR-500WS is based on a revolutionary 520K PowerHAD™ WS CCD imager and features full Digital Signal Processing (DSP) for high-quality images. Technological advances in Sony DSP and CCD technologies.