12X zoom lens

24X digital zoom / maximum zoom 48X 

Accepts both mini and standard size cassettes. 

Record DVCAM or standard DV on a long format cassette. 

Auto-Focus 

One Touch Infinite 

A high resolution flip-out LCD panel 

Both the black and white and color LCD viewfinders
can be simultaneously active 

2 lux of illumination at 18db. 

Recording of up to 270 minutes (standard DV mode) 

Transfer and/or perform "digital edits" 

Professional i.LINK connection 

Edit command control of the DSR-250. 

Analog audio and video inputs 

Automatic and Manual selections are provided. 

Continuous Auto White Tracing Balance 

Time lapse 

Long exposure modes 

High quality, progressive scan 

User-defined Record Run mode, Free Run and User Bits. 

Directional monaural microphone with XLR connectors 

4 channel audio dubbing capability 

DC output for a wireless microphone receiver 

30W video light connection and mount 

Two independent audio indicators on the LCD panel 

Power consumption under 12 Watts
(record mode with LCD and 1.5" VF on) 

Three Newly developed 380K pixels 1/3" CCDs 

Built in speaker 

VGA quality 640x480 Progressive Scan 

Tape photo mode 

USB flash memory port for the PC included 

Electronic title function 

Variable shutter speeds 

Digital program editing using i.LINK interface 

Custom AE ( auto exposure) mode 

Index Marking 

Video Light connector 

Spotlight and Back-light buttons 

Guide frame for image alignment 

Manual functions