The use of three 2.2 million-pixel FIT CCDs, and 12-bit Advanced Digital Signal Processing (ADSP) ensures superb picture quality. Slow shutter capability (up to 64 frames) and image inversion.

The slow shutter feature can be used to either boost sensitivity or to enable motion blur to be used as a creative tool. Image inversion allows the camcorder to be used with a wider range of anamorphic and film lenses.

Picture cache recording provides an additional chance to capture the action even if it occurred before the REC button was pressed. This allows you to capture up to 8 seconds of material immediately before you press the record button.

The camera provides Time Lapse (Interval) Recording. In MANUAL mode, 1 to 8 frames are recorded each time the REC button is pressed.

In AUTO mode, the overall recording time is set (e.g. 10 minutes) along with the playback time on tape (e.g. 10 seconds).

Using the picture cache to achieve Time Lapse reduces the mechanical wear to the record mechanism.