The Panasonic Hc-V100 Hd Camcorder is a lightweight, compact camcorder that features an Intelligent 42x Zoom, Power O. I.S. (Optical Image Stabiliser) & a 32. 5mm wide-angle lens to ensure High Definition video capture is crystal clear. Minimal effort is needed thanks to the 42x high-powered zoom which brings faraway subjects closer to you. H&-shake is no longer a worry, as the Panasonic Hc-V100 is equipped with Power O. I.S. which suppresses h&-shake without degrading image quality. The O. I.S. also features an Active mode to ensure beautiful images across the entire zoom range from wide to telephoto. The intelligent automatic i A function automatically selects the best shooting mode to ensure you get the best quality possible. The i A function consists of Power O. I.S., Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Detection & Intelligent Contrast Control. Features Takes Sd, Sdhc, Sdxc memory cards (no built in memory) Intelligent 42x Zoom Power O. I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) with Active Mode Long Battery Life 32. 5mm Wide-Angle* i A (Intelligent Auto) Still Picture Recording at 2. 1 Megapixels the Hc-V100 enable ultra-telephoto 42x zoom shooting with a compact body. They use an Intelligent Zoom that employs super-high resolution technology, the Image Processing Lsi, & offer ultra-telephoto Intelligent Zoom shooting to exceed the magnification range of the ordinary optical zoom. The new models can capture beautiful pictures beyond the ordinary 34x optical zoom & up to a high-powered 42x zoom. This powerful zoom brings faraway subjects right up close to capture dynamic images that fill the entire frame. The Hc-V100 is equipped with a high-quality optical h&-shake compensation function essential for compact, lightweight camcorders. The Power O. I.S. suppresses h&-shake without degrading the image quality. The O. I.S. also features an Active mode to assure clear, beautiful images across the entire range from wide-angle to telephoto. Because it is an optical system, it caus