The CCD-TR416 camera features Sony's exclusive Extended Resolution System. Instead of the usual 240 lines of Horizontal Resolution delivered by VHS or VHS-C, 8mm XR provides up to 280 lines of resolution. New 18x Optical/180x Digital Zoom brings the action up close from far away. This Sony camcorder has the stamina to record up to 14 hours on one optional battery (NP-F950). Also included is Rechargeable InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower Meter System that continuously displays the amount of power remaining in minutes, in the viewfinder.With Sony's NightShot System you can capture video even when shooting in total darkness (0 lux) up to 10 feet away using the built-in infrared system. Add creativity to your movies with 8 Picture Effects, such as Slim, Stretch, Mosaic, Solarization, Black and White, Sepia, Neg. Art and Pastel. Control L (LANC) connects Sony VCR's and editing controllers for precise control and ease of use during editing. Sony also allows the user to display any of the camcorders preset titles in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish and Chinese. Sony's 6 Program AE modes will make all of the necessary settings to the shutter speed, aperture and focusing for a variety of indoor and outdoor situations. These AE modes consist of Portrait Mode, Sports Lesson Mode, Spotlight Mode, Beach and Ski Mode, Landscape Mode, and Sunset and Moon Mode. Optimum Record Control, when activated, will perform a short record and playback of the inserted videotape to analyze the tape and to check the condition of the video heads. 16: 9 Recording allows the user to record in a true "widescreen" aspect ratio. This will become even more important as consumer TVs adopt the widescreen format.