The DSR-PD170 produces excellent video. Lately this camera has gotten a lot of acclaim for its improved low light performance but this should not over shadow its excellent performance under ideal lighting conditions. At 3000 lux the DSR-PD170 is phenomenal. Colors are vibrant and really bring a nice feel to the image. The three 1/3 inch CCDs all have 380,000 total pixels and 340,000 effective for video acquisition in the 4:3 aspect ratio.