The DSR-PD170 is a 1/3-inch type 3CCD Digital Camcorder that uses the DVCAM format. Like its predecessor, the market acclaimed DSR-PD150, the DSR-PD170 addresses a broad spectrum of applications from video journalism, wedding and event videography, corporate and training productions, up to broadcast newsgathering, areas where picture quality, reliability, and mobility are prime concerns. In addition to inheriting all the attractive features of the DSR-PD150, the DSR-PD170 offers a range of enhancements for further improved audio and video quality and operability, and adds new accessories to meet even more diverse shooting scenarios. The DSR-PD170 is designed to become a handy tool for professional shooting in a wide range of applications.