The compact PV-GS31 digital video camcorder is a full-featured model that incorporates a powerful optical zoom, up to 26x. This camcorder allows you to be up close no matter how far way you may be. Among the other innovative features included in this is the easy to use one-touch navigation. A convenient thumb wheel lets the user quickly access major functions such as JPEG playback, memory card recording and tape recording while a new joystick allows easy navigation of the controls using the thumb only.