A high-resolution CCD with 6 million effective pixels produces exquisite detail and beauty when printing images on a photo printer or other device. This plus a high-speed telescoping 3X optical zoom lens makes it possible to capture images of amazing clarity and detail, with minimal distortion. The QV-R61 employs super high-speed image processing to deliver a release time lag of 0.01 second.* This means the camera records exactly what is happening in front of the camera lens at the instant you press the shutter button. * Approximate time from when the shutter release button is fully pressed from focus lock until the image starts to be recorded (monitor screen and flash off). Approximately 280* images (140 minutes) on a single charge * CIPA Standards:Normal temperature (23¼C), monitor on, zoom operation between full wide and full telephoto every 30 seconds, during which two images are recorded with flash; Power turned off and back on every time 10 images are recorded.   Comes with chargeable batteries and charger. AA-size alkaline batteries can also be used. * Alkaline batteries may not provide any operation when the temperature is 5 oC or lower. * Screen and printed images shown in this catalog are simulations for explanatory purposes only. Actual images may appear different from those shown here.