Enhanced Optical 78x Zoom and Advanced O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) - Take dynamic close-ups of distant subjects!
The new Enhanced Optical 78x Zoom has been added to the compact body of the easy-to-carry camcorder. By taking maximum advantage of the effective CCD area, the camera makes it easy to capture a wide range of dynamic images, from sweeping landscapes with the 33mm wide-angle scope to close-ups of distant subjects with the 78x zoom, without having to worry about image degradation. However, with long-distance zoom shots, even a tiny bit of hand-shake has a huge effect on picture quality. That's where Advanced O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) comes in. It shifts a corrective lens as you shoot to help eliminate the effects of hand-shake, so you get clear, sharp shots even at high zoom levels. It's an essential feature for getting the most out of this incredible zoom lens.
33mm Wide Angle and Advanced O.I.S.- Captures large groups, even when shooting from up close.
The 33mm wideangle setting on the Standard Series fits more people and more of the background into the frame than a conventional model. This is especially handy when you want to take a group photo in a small room. It fits your subjects in even when you shoot from up close, and makes it possible to pick up even small sounds with the mic.
Active Mode Advanced O.I.S. with Active mode comes in handy when shooting while walking. The wide correction area corrects even wide-frame shots and relatively large hand-shake motion. It's especially good for active video shooting.
iA (Intelligent Auto) Makes optimal settings automatically.
iA (Intelligent Auto) chooses from five functions to provide the ideal settings for each shot. It lets anyone capture great shots without having to make complicated settings.
AF/AE Tracking optimizes the focus and exposure for a selected subject to ensure beautiful results. After you "lock on" to a subject at the center of the screen by pressing the AF/AE button, the camera follows it around, keeping it in sharp focus and properly exposed