GL-1 offers unmatched optical technology for superior image quality and shooting versatility. Building on Canon's expertise in 35mm photographic and broadcast TV lenses, the GL1 is equipped with Canon's exclusive L-Series Fluorite 20X optical zoom lens for outstanding imaging power in a lightweight, portable design.In addition to being the world's first mini-DV camcorder equipped with a L-Series Fluorite lens, the GL1 also incorporates a 3-CCD imager, 20x optical and 100x digital zoom, 2.5-inch LCD color monitor, DV (IEEE1394) input and output and a host of other features and functions that give it the functionality of a professional camcorder - making it ideal for newscasters and independent filmmakers. Features 3-CCD Image Sensor: The GL-l maximizes the capabilities of the DV format. A beam splitting prism precisely separates the light passing through the lens into individual color components red, green and blue, and each color is sent to its own CCD.