The AG-DVC30 employs three 1/4-inch, 410,000-pixel CCDs (NTSC)(PAL version has 470,000-pixel CCDS) to provide exceptional picture quality of 480/60i, 4:3 aspect in NTSC (576/50i, 4:3 aspect in PAL), outstanding sensitivity, and mobility needed for demanding professional use. It has a 16x Leica Dicomar lens with Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS), removable handle (standard), IR filming function and an XLR audio input as option.