panasonic sdr-h85k std-def camcorder with 78x zoom 80gb hdd black
compact camcorder with a 33mm wide-angle 78x ultra zoom and more takes dynamic close-ups of distant subjects enhanced optical 78x zoom and advanced o.i.s. optical image stabilization 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 . captures large groups even when shooting from up close . 33 mm wide angle and advanced o.i.s. the 33mm wide-angle 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 . 35mm camera equivalent makes optimal settings automatically . ia intelligent auto this powerful function senses the shooting conditions and automatically makes the settings and activates functions that will deliver optimal results . with both motion and still images ia does the bothersome settings for you and makes it easy to capture beautiful well-focused images . the functions included in ia may not be applied when conditions do not call for them . locks on a subject and tracks it . af ae tracking 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 .