Imagestabilizer OFFAdvancedAccessory ShoeSimply slide on anaccessory, and the shoe transmits powerdirectly from the camera. Choose toattach Canon’s DM-50 Directional StereoMicrophone*, the world’s first shotgun micand stereo mic rolled into one super-directional highly sensitive mic. Use whenrecording or dubbing audio. Or, attach theVL-3 Video Light*, which can either stayon continuously or turn on/offautomatically in response changes in thebrightness of theshootingsituation.*OptionalA Genuine Canon 12XZoom Lens with 48XDigital ZoomExpertise from designing andmanufacturing 35mm camera andbroadcast TV lenses contributed to thedevelopment of the Optura Pi's 12x opticalzoom lens. It delivers incredibly highdefinition, outstanding contrast andmaximizes the resolution capability of DV.You'll love it's ability to transform distantsubjects into dramatic close-ups quicklyand effortlessly. The digital zoom extendsthe magnification to 48X, revealing detailstoo distant to be seen with just the eyealone.Optical Image StabilizerCanon utilizes the finest method of image stabilizationavailable: optical. While other manufacturers use anelectronic or digital image stabilization system, Canon's lensdesign includes a dedicated optical element that preservesimage quality so your videos always look smooth, steadyand natural...whethershooting hand-heldat full telephoto oreven from a movingvehicle. The opticalmethod is also theperfect complementto the outstandingimage quality of DVand offers superiorshake reductionwhen light levels arelow and whilezooming.12X Zoom48X DigitalImagestabilizer ONNoise Reduction SystemThe Optura Pi incorporates newlydeveloped noise reduction circuitry todeliver superior image quality. Byeliminating video noise, which can occurduring signal processing, Canon hasincreased the signal to noise ratio. Yourvideos will be cleaner overall, free fromannoying color noise or graininess whenshooting under low light levels.