1/8" Advanced HAD CCD Imager: A 1/8" Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD imager with 410K (effective) pixel resolution delivers stunning detail and clarity for exceptional video and still image performance 60X Optical / 2000X Digital Zoom: Ideal for sporting events, wildlife, or distance shooting, 60X optical zoom brings you closer to the action, so you can capture extremely tight shots, even from far away It features Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming (up to 2000X) is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with SteadyShot image stabilization: The DCR-DVD650 features a professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens designed specifically for compact camcorders DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual Layer) Compatible: The DCR-DVD650 is compatible with a variety of DVD formats (DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual Layer), allowing you to take advantage of the ease-of-use and simplicity found in DVD media