The AW-HE870 is part of Panasonic's popular HD convertible camera line. It combines HD/SD functionality with high video quality to create a versatile video camera that's small enough to take on the go, making it appropriate for a number of settings. With 1080i/720p HD and 480i SD recording, the AW-HE870 captures brilliant images and video, while its 2/3-inch 3-CCD imager enables crisp, lifelike pictures. Other features include Syncro-Scan, which eliminates the distracting flicker when filming a monitor, and the ability to output HD component and SD composite simultaneously. A slot is available for an option card to further expand the AW-HE870's capabilities.