This Sony Handycam DCR-TRV230E video camera is a portable camcorder with a blue and silver casing. It leverages a zoom lens and a CCD sensor to give consumers a quality way to capture standard-definition (SD) footage wherever they are. The zoom lens on this Sony camcorder has an effective zoom range of the 35 mm equivalent of 2.4 mm-60.0 mm, giving users of the Sony Handycam DCR-TRV230E video camera a dynamic range of motion within which they can experiment and frame subjects. The CCD optical sensor on this Sony camcorder is sensitive enough to give true-to-life colour, tone, and texture to images. A NightShot mode is also featured on this Sony camcorder, allowing users to record video even in low-light scenarios. With the added benefit of being able to capture still images directly to Memory Stick media for quick viewing and sharing via an external computer, this Sony camcorder is a solid and multifaceted portable camcorder choice that can bring versatility and value to a wide range of consumer videoapplication lications.