Canon's Legendary Optics
- Canon 2.6 - 65mm f/1.8-4.4 25x zoom lens equivalent to 49.8 - 1245mm in 35mm film format (4:3)
- 25x optical / 800x digital zoom allows even distant subjects to be viewed in crisp and vivid detail
- Original Canon video lens design including double sided Aspherical element ensuring optimal colour balance and low distortion for truly lifelike pictures
- Built-in sliding lens cover conveniently protects lens
- New selectable zoom speed feature prevents jerky zooms, for professional style zooming
A Perfect Introduction to Video
- Image Stabilizer function eliminates hand held camera shake when using longer focal lengths
- Fold out colour 2.7" Widescreen LCD and colour viewfinder for recording and playback with brightness adjustment for improved visibility
- Dedicated button for quick and easy switching between 4:3 and 16:9 shooting
- Re-designed icon menu system and new joystick controlling playback, focus, exposure and menu options make operation easy
- New horizontal marker and centre indicator on the LCD to avoid shooting crooked video
- 10 recording modes for all kinds of shooting conditions including Easy, P (program), Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, and Fireworks
Advanced yet Simple to Use Features
- Real Widescreen recording mode for breathtaking image quality and wider picture when viewing on widescreen televisions, monitors or flat panels
- New letter-box video output to enjoy widescreen images even on standard 4:3 TVs
- Complete range of 18 creative digital effects including digital faders and digital effects
- Progressive Photo Mode for capture to memory card at 1024 x 768 pixels
- DV line in/out function for lossless duplication and transfer to computers for non linear editing