Superb Image Quality and Versatility of Use - The Ultimate in Digital Video A must-have camcorder for person who is looking for the very best video-making experience. Being the successor of successful XM1, XM2 offers higher image quality and wider range of shooting possibilities. With smart functional design, the human-engineered grip shape enables secure holding during TELE position; the XM2 also offers large focus ring and centralized switch layout. _" 470,000 pixels 3CCD with pixel shift technology 540 lines horizontal resolution and super low light performance 1.7 mega pixel high-resolution still photos achieved by New Pixel Shift 20x optical zoom & 100x digital zoom by professional L-series Fluorite Lens with optical image stabilizer New Picture Adjustments and Shooting Enhancements Equipped with IEEE 1394 In/Out Terminal and USB Terminal MultimediaCard and SD Memory Card compatible Manual Audio Level Control features a 2-channel manual audio level control whereby input level can be adjusted by a special dial and L/R level, can be set for 2 channels For more information, click here : www.canondv.com