Using low cost, readily available SD/SDHC memory cards as its media, the AG-HMC41 series capture stunning HD recordings. This tapeless camcorder features a 12x optical zoom lens, Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS), and a newly developed 1/4.1 inch, 3.05 megapixel (approx. 2 megapixels/effective image pixels), progressive 3MOS. It records using AVCHD compression to capture superior quality at twice the compression effeciency of MPEG2. Its exclusive PH mode allows exceptional quality recordings at a higher bit rate (max 24 Mbps). Thanks to its Cine-Like gamma function, the HD multi format unit that supports 25p recording. Witha variety of manual functions, the AG-HMC41 is applicalble to a wide range of video production tasks. This dropout free Memory Card Camcorder offer extraordinary reliability and high resistance to bibration, humidity and dust. With a fast IT based workflow, the AG-HMC41 lets you transfer recorded files directly to a computer for quick nonlinear editing and for rapid distribution to the web