MiniDVD: Record home movies with to 3" DVD-Rs and DVD-RAMs. Playback is easy—simply finalize the disc and play it in compatible DVD players and computers.

Disc navigation: You don't need to rewind or fast forward to find a video clip—miniDVD-RAMs provide a page of thumbnail images that let you skip directly to the scene you want for editing and viewing.

Digital still mode: Shoot 1.3-megapixel digital photographs perfect for email or printing on an MMC or SD™ memory card. Pick up a 128MB or higher memory card to get the most out of your camcorder.

Battery: The included battery provides power for up to an hour of filming. Pick up an extra battery and charger so you don's miss a moment.

2.5" LCD: This 2.5" LCD delivers a clear picture of the action during recording and playback.

Zoom: The 10x optical zoom gets you close to the action while you're filming, and the additional 240x digital zoom lets you hone in on the details before or after shooting.

Quick start: Be ready to go as soon as you put in a disc—this Hitachi MiniDVD camcorder is ready to film in as fast as seven seconds.

Quick mode: Get to the good stuff fast—this mode displays only the most critical menu choices for easy operation.

Widescreen mode: Record video in 16:9 for playback on widescreen TVs.