The Sony HDR-TG1 is part of Sony’s new line of upper end products aimed at being a Sony branded replacement of Qualia, their high end line which was discontinued two years ago. The camcorder us made of titanium records to a Sony Memory Stick Duo and can record several hours of high defenition footage. The Sony HDR-TG1 High Definition Camcorder fits in the palm of ones hand and comes with a supple leather case.