No tapes required! All images (still and video) are stored on an (optional) SD memory card. This helps make make this digital-camera / camcorder among the smallest and lightest cameras to carry with you where ever you roam. With its easy to view 2" LCD monitor, built-in electronic-flash, optical and digital zoom modes, you can take remarkable still pictures at up to 6 megapixels and video images at up to 480p VGA resolution - with digital stereo sound. Images may also be transferred, edited, and stored to a Windows PC or Macintosh computer (software included) through a USB 2.0 port. View images on your TV through an S-Video output port. Print images WITHOUT A COMPUTER using integrated PictBridge compatibility. This is one camera that really meets your needs!5X optical zoom lens / Up to 12x Digital-zoom2.0 trans-reflective LCD screen for easier viewing in direct sunlightReal time interpolation for 10-Megapixel outputBuilt-in image stabilizationWind noise reductionBuilt-in 3-mode electronic-flashHigh quality stereo recording (AAC-LC)Seven scene select modes (auto, sports, portrait, landscape, night view, fireworks, lamp)15 adjustable manual focus settingsSuper macro shooting (down to a distance of 1cm)Self timer (2 seconds/10 seconds)Sanyo original rechargeable lithium-ion batteryTalking navigation guide for first-time usersWebcam function capability when USB connected to a PCCamera is PictBridge compatibleHas USB 2.0 & S-Video outputImage transfer is PC / MAC compatibleSoftware included for video editingUnit Dimensions -2.7 x 4.3 x 0.9