Sony HDR-FX1 The Sony HDR-FX1 is the world's first consumer 1080i high definition video camera. A revolution of form and function, the HDR-FX1 will allow you to play and record interlaced high definition video at resolutions of up to 1440 X 1080 for professional quality video with plenty of vivid colors and amazing detail. The HDR-FX1 also features the real time HD codec engine, which offers you professional level MPEG 2 video compression, and a 14 bit HD digital extended processor for increasing the speed of the processor. The camera images are captured on three chip advanced HAD CCD system that provides an increased detail along with improved video performance without the color blending that is found with other cameras. The HDR-FX1 also offers an amazing amount of control for the user, which includes manual zoom, focus, and iris control. The picture profile will allow you to create a number of preset video modes for a variety of shooting. The composing shots are easier than ever with the 3.5 inch LCD display and the extra large electronic view finder. Other features of this amazing camera include: Manual zoom and focus rings Dual independent zoom and focus rings provide precise and detailed control over the amount of zoom and overall focus of the image. Fast framing when zooming in and finely detailed focus are easier than ever with the natural feel the rings provide. Super shot system The Sony steady shot image stabilization system will control a wide range of shake and even vibration frequencies. This system achieves a very high level of smoothness without degradation of video like other types of stabilization systems. Manual iris control By turning the iris dial found on the side of the camera, you can manually adjust the amount of light that enters the camera. The iris is adjustable from f1 to f11 in 24 easy steps. Picture profile This will allow you to set the manual adjustments for a shoot into any one of the six available presets, so you can call them up at any time at the touch of a button. This is very handy when shooting under the same conditions frequently, as the options don't need to be reset each time. Offering you a slew of other features and benefits, the Sony HDR-FX1 is truly one of the best high definition video cameras you can buy. With an affordable price, this is something everyone who loves to take pictures and make videos shouldn't be without. (word count 412) PPPPP