From 1999, it's Sony's first Digital 8 camcorder and they certainly packed it full of features. Analog Hi8/8mm playback, Analog Pass-through, Microphone & Stereo jacks, Accessory Shoe, Manual Focus Ring, and Laserlink. For being 15 years old, it still works just as well as it did when it was brand new, which is a testament to the quality of Sony's product's durability.