Of coarse we use additional equipment (tripods, pro mics and headphones (to monitor the audio).  This is the perfect camera for Hawaii weddings.   With built in N/D filters (2)  for bright lighting and exceptional picture quality even in low light situations (just after sunset).

     I  can't believe what Sony has done with this camera.  Video is driven by technology.  The HAD CCD's used in this camera deliver more clarity and life like color than cameras costing $50,000 just a few years ago - all in such a small package.  Also the audio from off camera mic's is adjustable via manual control - very nice.

     Since I bought this camera we have made the best Hawaii Wedding Video's to date (10 years in video). 

     I continue to buy Sony video cameras.   My analog 3 chip has given several years of quality service.  It still works fine but has become another backup camera along with the small cmaera I bring to every wedding as backup.

     Also we added Colel Draw 10 software ($500.00) for Wedding Video Cassette and Protective Cover Titling and  Labels. 

Digital Video Recording Records digital Video up to 530 lines of resolution using 3 Advanced HAD CCD's, The Digital technology delivers a richer and more accurate picture quality than the analog format.
It also features Progressive Scan CCD system, Equipped with high quality professional Aspherical Lens, PCM Digital Stereo, Optical Super Steady Shot, and i.Link (IEEE-1394) FireWire Interface with Analog Recording Inputs.
3x 1/3" Advanced HAD CCD's(380,000 pixels) High quality HAD design CCD imager that reduces noise in the video signal to improve the signal-to-noise ratio.
Aspherical Ground Glass Lens Professional quality Optics provides exceptional detail and clarity that reduces optical distortion, and provides better corner to corner focus.
PCM Stereo Audio Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) recording for an incredible 96db dynamic range.
The Digital camcorders provides two recording modes 12 and 16 bit audio. 12 bit creates two sets of stereo tracks, and 16 bit mode offers one pair of stereo tracks.