Thanks to its high-quality 10x zoom lens, this model is ideal for capturing camera-shy subjects in nature and closing in on the action at sporting events. When combined with the 4x digital zoom, the camera delivers a top magnification of 40x. Its 4 million pixel resolution ensures the results lose none of their power even when printed in a larger format. So you can concentrate on getting the shot, it features precision focus and exposure metering systems plus many other automatic settings to take care of the details. Of course, many parameters such as aperture and shutter may be adjusted manually. Via the hot-shoe contact, the photographer can benefits from the use of an external flash.