Features:
- Newly developed 1/4.1-inch 3.05-megapixel, progressive 3MOS sensors
- Records still images with 10.6-megapixel resolution (approx.)
- Wide-ranging functions include a detachable XLR adapter (option)
- Waveform monitor, and camera remote
- 12x Leica Dicomar zoom lens with Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS)
- Professional-quality PH mode and reliable SD memory card recording
- Smooth, easy operation with a manual focus ring and touch panel
- Outstanding mobility with a small body that weights just 0.98 kg (camera-recorder only)

Tech specs:
General
- Power Supply: DC7.2V (using with battery), 7.3V (using with AC adapter)
- Power Consumption: 7.8 W (max., when the AG-MYA30G XLR microphone adapter is connected)
- 5.8 W (in standalone condition)
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
- Operating Humidity: 10% to 80% (No condensation)
- Weight: Approx. 0.98 kg camcorder only
                 Approx. 1.4 kg including SD memory cards, supplied battery, microphone and XLR adapter
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 136 × 135 × 304 mm excluding the projection part
Camera
- Pick-up Device: 3MOS (1/4.1-inch progressive modes supported)
- Picture Elements: Total: Approx. 3.05 megapixels × 3
                                              Effective (video): Approx. 2.51 megapixels × 3 (16:9)
                                              Effective (still image): Approx. 2.32 megapixels × 3 (4:3),
                                              Approx. 2.65 megapixels × 3 (3:2), Approx. 2.51 megapixels × 3 (16:9)
- Lens: LEICA DICOMAR lens with optical image stabiliser, motorised/manual mode switching,
             12× zoom, F1.8 to 2.8 (f=4.0mm to 48mm)
             35mm equivalent (video): 40.8mm to 490mm (16:9)
             35mm equivalent (still image): 41.3mm to 496mm (3:2),
             40.8mm to 490mm (16:9), 45.0mm to 540mm (4:3)
- Optical Colour Separation: Prism system
- ND Filter: Auto On/Off by IRIS
- Minimum shooting distance: 0.9 m
- Gain Selection: <Motion Image> 0 dB to +24 dB (Variable in 1-dB steps;
                                                             USER button allocation; up to +34 dB using the High Gain setting)
                               <Still Image> 0 dB to +18 dB (Variable in 1-dB steps)
- Shutter Speed (Preset): <Motion Image> 50i/50p mode: 1/50 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (7 steps)
                                                                            25p mode: 1/25 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (8 steps)
                                              <Still Image> 1/2 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (16 steps)
- Shutter Speed (Synchro Scan): 50i/50p mode: 1/50.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec.
                                                          25p mode: 1/25.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec.
- Slow Shutter Speed: 50i/50p mode: 1/2 sec., 1/3 sec., 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec., 1/25 sec.
                                        25p mode: 1/2 sec., 1/3 sec., 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec.
- Minimum Luminance: Approx. 1 lx (Gain: +34dB, Slow Shutter: 1/2 sec.)
- Digital Zoom: 2x/5x/10x (Assigned to the USER button, only available for 1080/50i, 720/50p)
- Filter Diameter: 43mm
Video Recording
- Recording Format: AVCHD
- Compression Method: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
- Recording Media*1: SD Memory Card : 512MB, 1GB, 2GB (FAT12, FAT16)
                                       SDHC Memory Card : 4GB, 6GB, 8GB, 12GB, 16GB, 32GB (FAT32)
- Recording Video Format: PH mode: 1080/50i, 1080/25p (over 50i), 720/50p, 720/25p (over 50p)
- Transmission Rate: PH mode: Approx. 21 Mbps (VBR, Max. 24 Mbps)
                                        HA mode: Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR), HG mode: Approx. 13 Mbps (VBR)
                                        HE mode: Approx. 6 Mbps (VBR)
- Interval REC*2: 1sec. / 10sec. / 30sec. / 1min. / 2min. / OFF
- SD Memory Card: Max. recordable clips per card: 900 (after formatting, without removing/inserting the card)
                                   Max. playable clips: 1,000 (up to 1,000 clips displayed)
- Thumbnail View: Selectable from 20 frames/page, 9 frames/page, and 1 frame/page
- Editing Functions: Delete, write-protect
- Formatting Function: Yes