The Sony HVR-Z5P can shoot to both tape and compact flash simultaneously when using the HVR-MRC1K compact flash memory recording unit. At the heart of the camcorder are three 1/3" ClearVid CMOS Exmor sensors, which capture detailed imagery at 1080/50i, 25p even in extreme low light. Combined with a professional 20x wide-angle optical zoom lens and a super-high resolution LCD screen, the camera is ideal for all handheld professional applications, including weddings, news, independent film production and reality television.