The HDR-HC9 delivers high definition quality and versatility with a professional grade Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens, 10x optical/20x digital zoom, and a 3.2-megapixel ClearVid CMOS sensor for stunning video and 6.1 megapixel still images. Use the Dual Record Mode to capture still images and video at the same time, while Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization helps ensure clear images. View everything you shoot on the 2.7-inch widescreen Clear Photo LCD Plus display featuring touch panel technology. Even save your still images directly to a Memory Stick Pro Duo media card (sold separately) to easily transfer and share your photos.