The sleek PAL HDR-TG3E HD Camcorder boasts modern design and true 1920 x 1080i high definition recording. Made from scratch-resistant titanium, the durable body fits nicely into your pocket or bag, making it great for capturing memories when you’re traveling. An included 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo media stick makes sharing, printing and editing your images fast and easy.

Features

The 2.3MP ClearVid CMOS sensor with Exmor technology and a BIONZ image processor provides excellent video and stills. The HDR-TG3E also features Super SteadyShot image stabilization, a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, Dual Record and Quick On functions. In addition, the helpful Face Detection technology ensures that everyone will look their best.

Full High Definition 1920 x 1080 Recording

Record in true 1920 x 1080i HD for the clearest, cleanest image possible.

Record to Flash Memory

All your footage records to compact and convenient Memory Stick PRO Duo media. The camera comes with 4GB Memory Stick to get you started.

2.3MP ClearVid CMOS Sensor

The ClearVid CMOS sensor provides excellent image quality for both video and stills while Exmor technology infuses each high resolution and sensitivity into each image. The BIONZ image processor minimizes visual noise, ensuring that each pixel is clean and crisp.

Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens

Natural, brilliant and detailed images are captured each and every time with the professional quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens.

10x Optical Zoom

10x optical zoom brings all the action up close without a loss in image quality.

2.7" Clear Photo LCD Plus Touch Panel

The TG3E's LCD has improved color and better contrast for easier viewing in a variety of situations. The touch panel makes for easy menu selection.

Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization

Avoid the age old problem of hand shake with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization without a loss in recording quality.

Creative Control and Workflow Features

Handycam Station

Quick ON for fast recording

Scratch-resistant titanium body

x.v. Color mode for life-like color reproduction

Dual Rec for simultaneous video and still image capture

BRAVIA Sync via HDMI for playback control with remote for BRAVIA TV

Face Detection: Focus and exposure automatically adjusted for the faces

Face Index, Film Roll Index and Visual Index for easy menu views via touch screen

Optics

Sensor 1/5" ClearVid CMOS (with Exmor technology/BIONZ Image Processor)

Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, Focal length=3.2-32mm, f-stop=1.8-2.3

Zoom 10x Optical, 120x Digital

Recording

Recording Media Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (up to 8GB)

TV System PAL

Format High Definition: AVCHD, Standard Definition: MPEG2

Stabilization Super SteadyShot

Low Light Capability 5 Lux

Display

Display Size 2.7"

Display Type Wide touch panel Clear Photo LCD Plus

Camera Features

Built-in Speaker Yes

Built-in Mic Yes

Tripod Socket Yes

Digital Still Mode

Resolution 2.3MP

Built-in Flash and Light Flash-yes, Light-no

Connectors

Input No

Output HDMI, USB 2.0, S-Video, Digital A/V, Component Video

Microphone Input No

Headphone Output No

General

Dimensions (WxHxD) 1 5/16 x 4 3/4 x 2 1/2" (32 x 119 x 63mm)

Weight 8.5 oz (240g)

This is a "PAL" product and CANNOT be used in the USA. It is designed for use with video products built to PAL TV standards