It introduces brand-new 'Clear Image Zoom' that boosts magnification without lowering the pixel count in the final image.
The sheer amount of data taken in by a camera like this is too large to be completely relayed to the ground, but users are able to define upwards of sixty-five independent video windows within the image and zoom in or out.
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The 5x optical zoom also increases its power to the equivalent of 10x with the iA Zoom (Intelligent Auto Zoom) function with minimum deterioration of image quality thanks to the help of Intelligent Resolution technology.
Image stabilization during zoom has been greatly improved and is about twice as effective2 compared to previous 20x optical zoom Sony cameras.
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The resulting videos clock in at a healthy 20Mbps and benefit from the same pixel oversampling trickery (lossless zoom and image stabilization) as the PureView shots.
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For example, by clenching their fist a user could zoom into an image, while opening their palm would reverse the move.
The Wi-Fi feature is available on four 2012 Everio camcorders that combine the benefits of a conventional camcorder, such as superior image quality and a powerful zoom, with the communication convenience of a smartphone.
Combining this incredible zoom and high-image quality will allow photographers of all levels to capture great photos or 1080p Full HD video up close and at a distance, all in one portable, powerful digital camera.
Compact and portable, the new VIXIA HF R42 and VIXIA HF R40 camcorder models are designed to capture and share life's every day moments with a 53x Advanced Zoom, SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization, innovative wireless streaming and remote control features.
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All these products are easy to use, have features that in many cases surpass the Flip including longer zoom, sharper focusing and image stabilization.
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In addition, the field-of-view (the part of the image that you see at a specific zoom level and resolution) is substantially larger on the full HD 46 inch display.
All the new camcorders pack a 53X zoom, DIGIC DV IV image processor and a 3.28-megapixel full HD CMOS image sensor, along with full HD at 60P and 35Mbps AVCHD recording.
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Since a final 8- or 5-megapixel photo usually contains enough detail for printing and is easier to store and transmit, it's possible to use those 41 megapixels to zoom in or stabilize the image without resorting to interpolation and losing information.
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Rounding out Canon's new PowerShot lineup is the PowerShot A2500 digital camera, which includes a 16-megapixel image sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor, as well as a 28mm wide-angle lens with 5x optical zoom that can extend out to 140mm at the telephoto end.
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When it did manage to load, we tested pinch-to-zoom which briskly resized the selected image and text.
We noticed a minor amount of lag with the live video stream but the controls (shutter, zoom, flash, timer, image size) were quite responsive.
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The SL202 and SL30 offer consumers a quality Samsung lens with a 3x optical zoom, as well as Digital Image Stabilization to help reduce blurry images.
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One of those applications allows people to zoom in and out of an image in a similar way Web pages, photos and maps can be zoomed in and out of on the iPhone today.
Borrowing from Canon's optics expertise, these new models include long-reaching zoom and Canon's Intelligent Image Stabilization technology which analyzes the scene being shot and compensates for camera movement for steady images and video even while panning or walking.
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With Super Resolution technology, double the digital zoom is available, with virtually no image degradation.
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But those looking for more advanced features, options and control over the image, or even just pinch-to-zoom, should probably look elsewhere.
The 10.9 oz. camcorder may seem small, but it packs a 10x optical zoom, an 8-megapixel still image camera, and 8 gigabytes of storage.
Additionally, the RX1 camera features By Pixel Super Resolution digital zoom technology, which allows for magnification of image size without sacrificing pixel count.
Click here to visit the gallery, and feel free to zoom around on the map view to see which image was taken where.
It touts an impressive array of features including the HS SYSTEM incorporating a 12.1-megapixel high-sensitivity CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4 image processor, 1080p Full HD video and a 5x optical zoom lens.
Canon's PowerShot SX260 HS camera delivers a powerful 20x Optical Zoom and 25mm Wide-Angle lens with Optical Image Stabilization delivers stunning images from up close or at a distance and measuring just 1.29-inches thick.
"With Wi-Fi models, JVC fills the gap between a traditional camcorder and a smartphone by combining great image quality with advanced photographic features, such as a powerful zoom and excellent communication capabilities, " explained Dave Owen, vice president, Consumer Video Division, JVC Americas Corp.
Users can also utilize the 3.6x optical zoom for close up shots and the camera's Dual Image Stabilization to reduce blur.
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The DSC-TX55 camera features a range of innovative new technologies, including "By Pixel Super Resolution" technology, which boosts the cameras' zoom range to a virtual 10x without losing quality at the image sensor's maximum resolution (16.2 million pixels).
"IR cameras cannot 'see' objects or humans behind flames because of the need for a zoom lens that concentrates the rays on the sensor to form the image, " he said.
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