The Sony HDR-PJ30E PAL HD Camcorder is more than your ordinary high-def camera. The PJ30E boasts not only 50p and 25p full HD recording, but a built-in projector as well. Now, instead of sharing your videos and stills on merely a home HDTV, you can project them right onto the nearest wall or a 60" screen. And with the two available frame rates, you can give your videos the film-like look of 25p or the sharper, more TV-like 50p. When it comes to the camera's more conventional aspects, you'll find all things you would expect in a device of this caliber: a 3.0" touchscreen LCD, 17x extended zoom, optical image stabilization, a wide angle zoom lens... You'll also find a few things that you weren't expecting, like 5.1 channel Dolby Digital Surround Sound recording. In fact, the camera is full of audio enhancements, such as Sony's built-in Clear Phase stereo speakers, mic and headphone connections, and wind noise reduction. Shooting controls like Intelligent Auto help take the guesswork out of recording. Some other useful controls include Golf Shot and Tracking Focus. When it comes to features that come into play after recording, Highlight Playback, Event Browse, and NAVTEQ maps help you organize, jazz up, and review your footage in fun and unique ways. And of course, the PJ30E comes with editing software included so you can edit and share your memories with ease. 1920 x 1080 Full HD 50p/25p Recording with 7MP Still Image The Sony HDR-PJ30E offers 1920 x 1080 high definition resolution, letting you record your memories in exceptional Full High Definition quality. Capable of 50p recording and playback via HDMI (cable sold separately) and compatible HDTV, the camera provides stunning clarity and incredibly detailed and smooth playback of your memories. If you're looking for a film-like quality to your video, 25p recording is also available. 32GB Embedded Flash Memory for Up to 13 Hours of Recording The embedded 32GB flash memory can record and store up to 13 hours of high definition video footage (HD LP mode). Built-in High-Contrast Projector The high-contrast projector built into the LCD panel gives you the freedom to share your favorite memories virtually anywhere. Powerful enough to project up to a 60" diagonal screen, this small mobile theater packs a powerful punch. Combined with advanced Clear Phase stereo speakers, your memories will come alive for you and those you're sharing with. Wide Angle G Lens to Capture Everything You Want Experience the pinnacle of Sony lens technology with the professional-quality G Lens. Engineered for superior optical performance, Sony G lenses deliver brilliant, accurate color reproduction and sharp, amazingly detailed images. In addition, the 27.4mm focal length in Photo Mode and 29.8mm in Video Mode offers a broader perspective for enhanced wide angle shooting. Back-Illuminated 'Exmor R' CMOS Sensor for Superb Low-Light Video Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with Sony's back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor. Designed for compact cameras and camcorders, the "Exmor R" sensor relocates the photo diodes above the support circuitry, maximizing the light gathering area per pixel so you can shoot with better results in lower lighting conditions. Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization with Active Mode Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode compensates for greater degrees of camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting. In addition, innovative 3-Way Shake-Canceling adds electronic roll stability for even smoother video capture. 3.0" Touch Screen Clear Photo LCD Plus Display (230K) The 3.0" Clear Photo LCD Plus screen displays sharp, bright, vivid images, letting you compose a shot more easily--even outdoors--while enabling you to change settings to best represent the scene. 17x Extended Zoom to Get Even Closer to the Action Extended Zoom works in conjunction with 12x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while maintaining HD image quality. Tracking Focus Follows Selected Subjects Tracking Focus works as an extension of Face Detection to allow you to select an object with a touch of the LCD and have the focus follow the selected object. Wind Noise Reduction for Clear Voice Recording Wind Reduction reduces noise and interference that is produced when wind passes over the microphone, giving you a clearer and more enjoyable sound experience. Expanded Recording/Monitoring with Mic and Headphone Jacks Features dedicated microphone and headphone jacks for expanded audio recording options and convenient monitoring of audio with headphones (external microphones and headphones sold separately). Active Interface Shoe to Attach Intelligent Accessories The Active Interface Shoe lets you mount Intelligent Accessories, such as external lights and microphones, which can help extend the capabilities of your camcorder. 5.1 Channel Surround Mic for Vivid and Dynamic Surround Sound Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording captures active sounds coming from all directions, so you can experience your home movies the way you experienced them while recording. Event Browse Groups Photos and Videos Event Browse conveniently groups your images and videos together for easier viewing. The date range that Event Browse groups your pictures and videos is easily adjusted to suit your needs. When used with the Highlight Playback feature, making and sharing a highlight reel from your event is easy and fun. Highlight Playback Creates Movies with Transitions Why spend hours editing your movies when you can let your camcorder do it for you Highlight Playback identifies and compiles key scenes into a short, entertaining movie complete with music and transitions. You can even pinpoint the exact scene you want to include in the highlight reel. Clear Phase Stereo Speakers for True and Dynamic Sound Bring your video alive with Clear Phase stereo speakers. Drawing on Sony's high-end audio expertise, renowned S-Master digital amplifier technology is utilized to produce more true-to-life sound. Direct Copy to External HDD without PC Store your memories in a whole new way with the ability to copy videos from your camcorder directly to an external hard disk drive (sold separately), all without a computer. Your camcorder can also access videos stored on the external hard drive for playback on your HDTV, allowing you to utilize the camcorder's handy playback features. Built-In USB Cable for Easy File Transfer and Charging The high-speed, built-in USB 2.0 cable allows for easy connection to your computer for charging or file transfer without having to remember separate cables. It also fits conveniently into the hand strap so it's out of the way until you need it. Intelligent Auto - 90 Different Scene Combinations Possible Intelligent Auto mode goes a step beyond traditional auto modes by analyzing your shot and then automatically selecting the appropriate settings from ten distinct scene modes (90 different combinations possible): Landscape, Backlight, Twilight, Spotlight, Low light, Macro, Portrait, Baby, Walk, Tripod. Golf Shot Building on the slow-motion capture capabilities of Smooth Slow Record, Golf Shot captures a few seconds of motion as a sequence of up to 22 still images, which can be viewed/printed individually or as a composite "sequence shot" image, perfect for analyzing the nuances of a golf swing, tennis serve, or other fast action. Built-In Flash The built-in flash sheds light on your subject when taking still photos.