The Sony DCR-DVD505E DVD camcorder features high-resolution picture quality with the ClearVid CMOS Sensor and Enhanced Imaging Processor, ensuring better movie quality at low light. The ClearVid CMOS Sensor is able to provide wider dynamic range, reduced smear images, high sensitivity, low noise, high-speed processing and low power consumption. The Sony DCR-DVD505E also offers high quality Still Image Recording, and Dual Rec - allowing you to capture high resolution still picture while you are shooting movie footage. Realistic sound is achieved with the built-in Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound microphone combined with easy viewing via the large 3.5-inch Clear photo LCD plus screen.