World's smallest, lightest, and slimmest HD Handycam (as of _ 2008). Records in AVCHD format at 1920x1080 HD resolution. In an unprecedented combination of materials, the light yet sturdy titanium body is treated with a tough premium coating to protect against scratches. Facial detection helps capture subjects looking their best. 1/5 in., 2.36 megapixel ClearBit CMOS sensor. Shoot photos up to 4 megapixels, or capture 2.3 megapixel images while recording video. Quick-on function activates the unit when the LCD monitor is opened, so the camcorder is ready to shoot when you are. Equipped with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar lens.

Because commercial development was inspired by a design proposal (in the form of a mock-up, or model), this time more designer-recommended elements were retained in the final product than usual. Creating the ideal proportion required careful attention to design, from basic part layout to planning the controls to proposing ideas for detailed mechanisms. Down to the last part, this is highly polished design.

This HD camera incorporates sophisticated functions into the world's smallest, lightest body. From the very beginning, this project was driven by design, and the designers took great care with the form, sense of presence, and operating interface. This is a video camera that will satisfy a wide range of users, from avid video hobbyists to users who simply want to use a video camera without any complications.