This includes five new DVD Handycam camcorders. All feature Carl Zeiss optics for exceptional video quality, improved menu functions and access controls for greater ease of use, and enhanced digital still functionality.

On top of that list are two high-end DVD models, the DCR-DVD505 and DCR-DVD405, both of which feature built-in Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound and center-channel microphone capability.

These cameras support wireless microphones that transmit sound via Bluetooth at distances up to 100 feet.

Sony is also introducing a new ClearVID CMOS sensor technology to the higher end DCR-DVD 505 model promising better resolution and perfromance. Both Handycams also function as a 4-megapixel digital still camera.

Here's the rundown on all 5 DVD camcorder models:

DCR-DVD105 provides the benefits of recording video directly to -R/-RW/+RW DVD media. 680K-pixel Advanced HAD™ CCD, Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar® lens, 2.5-inch hybrid SwivelScreen™ touch panel LCD, and color viewfinder. Available in February for about $500.

DCR-DVD205 includes the above-mentioned features and adds a one-megapixel Advanced HAD CCD, one-megapixel digital still images, 2.7-inch wide (16:9) touch panel SwivelScreen LCD, and digital still image capture in 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios. Available in February for about $600.