Dual Image Stabilisation – optical CCD shift image stabiliser plus high ISO (3200) work together to counteract blurred images due to shaky hands, subject movement, or when shooting in low-light conditions. Also important at full zoom where a small movement of the hand can cause a lot of movement at the other end.

5x Optical Zoom 26mm Wide Angle Lens – zoom in close to distant objects; or at 26mm super wide-angle you can fit in the frame: sweeping landscapes, groups, tight interior shots, architectural shots for instance.

Face Detection - focuses on faces (up to 16) rather than other picture elements that might be in the foreground or background.

Shadow Adjustment Technology - brightens shadowy areas in a composition without overexposing the brighter areas.

Intelligent Auto - Automatically identifies the scene you’re shooting and adjusts the settings for optimal results.

AF Tracking - Keeps focus locked on a moving subject – good for sports, wildlife, kids, pets etc.

Supplied [ib] Software + 2GB Internal Memory - allows you to organize your images by event, location or person, letting you easily find images that you are looking for without losing them in a pile of other images. Use your camera as a portable photo album.

In-built Panorama – easily create stunning panoramic images.

Magic Filter Effects - Get creative with your photography – select one of the magic filters to add expression to your photos. Choose from Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fish Eye or Drawing effects.

[ib] Software - you can tag your family and friends in your images and the software will automatically recognise them throughout your album and apply the tags.  Dates, occasions and locations can also be tagged, making it easy to surf and store your images in convenient albums. 

In-Camera Manual – helps you to use the camera without having to carry around the manual.

Beauty Mode/Fix - Softens shadows and smoothes wrinkles and blemishes on your subject's face. Edits can also be made inside the camera after taking the picture using Beauty Fix.

Perfect Shot Preview - function for compensating exposure and white balance by comparing before and after images on the LCD screen.

Red-Eye Fix – fix red-eye in-camera. Great if you are printing directly from the memory card or camera.

HDMI Output Control - for operations including image selection and frame-by-frame advancement using the remote controller of an HDTV*/**

* When the HDMI control setting menu is set to ON. Restricted to devices compliant with HDMI 1.3a or later.

** requires “type D” micro-HDMI cable CB-HD1 (sold separately)