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 Stabilization) 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.[]
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