Progressive Scan - A method of image scanning that processes image data one line of pixels at a time, creating frames composed of a single field (as opposed to interlaced scanning, which meshes two fields, each composed of alternating scanned lines, per frame).
CD - Shiny reflective compact disc containing digital information, usually sound. CDs are used for digital storage and playback.
Auto-iris - The camera automatically controls the lens diaphragm (see iris).
Touch Control Panel - Touch control panel LCD view screen allows you to zoom, focus and control brightness while recording. Even in playback, just touch the screen to zoom in on any part of the image.
Mini Disc - A small CD-like disc used for recording and distributing audio. Released by Sony in 1993, the format has decreased somewhat in status as MP3 and other encoded technologies have seen a dramatic rise in popularity.
Advanced HAD CCD - Hole Accumulation Diode CCD reduces noise in the video signal to improve signal-to-noise ratio by up to 6dB (2x better than a standard CCD). Particularly effective when shooting in dark situations.
EVF - Abbreviation for electronic viewfinder, referring to a camcorder's unit for monocular viewing, as opposed to the LCD for binocular viewing.
Fade - Special effect to use as a transition between scenes. When it is set one scene's vision and sound fade-out as the next scene fades-in.
Lux - A metric measurement of the amount of light or illumination on a subject
Prosumer - Type of electronic product that straddles the Professional and Consumer market, or one who uses such a product.
