The panasonic nv-gs500 is a 3ccd sensor digital video camera which means beautifully rendered images with vivid colour, fine details and rich graduation. The panasonic nv-gs500 records still photos at 4 mega pixels on a SD card and video on mini DV tapes. The nv-gs500 uses the leica diomar lens which captures clear, crisp and finely nuanced images with outstanding detail and contrast. It also has a manual focus ring, audio level metre, mic level control and anti ground shooting mode (ags) and built in flash. Features: - Zoom:10x optical zoom, panasonic lens,45mm - 540mm LCD screen size:2.7 vari angle LCD screen Night shot mode: Yes Image stabilization: It has \'\'optical image stabilizer\'\' Still photo recording: Yes, via SD card at 4 mega pixels Record media: Mini DV tapes Buyer\'\'s guide: The panasonic nv-gs500 is the top end model in the panasonic nv-gs range. It has a hosts of professional features such as manual focus ring, audio and mic level settings, optical image stabilizer and the very famous leica lens. The panasonic nv-gs500 is for the serious consumer which needs top quality output and features to satisfy all your video recording needs.