Here is the ultimate in HD video and digital photo quality with advanced features for the knowledgeable and demanding videographer. The HV20’s 10X optical zoom lens, 2.96MP CMOS image sensor and Canon’s advanced DIGIC DVH image processor ensures meticulous detail and superior color reproduction. 24p Cinema Mode brings “film-look” options to the HV20 owner- as never before in this class. And, with its HD and Standard Definition recording modes, you can make the move to HD without making your SD equipment obsolete.