The DIGISUPER 72 xs is an extraordinary field lens that utilizes Canon's optical design concept "POWER OPTICAL SYSTEM" and "X-Element". By adopting this new technology and concept, the DIGISUPER 72 xs realizes the necessary optical performance for HDTV, with a zoom ratio of 72x, improved wide angle of 9.3mm while still maintaining the size equivalent to that of previous SDTV lenses.

Canon has developed this breakthrough optical design using a newly developed optical element in the most effective way. Canon named this design concept the "Power Optical System" which achieves higher specifications and quality using the optical "X-Element" which virtually eliminates aberrations.

Canon's latest generation digital servo system allows the use of many new functions such as constant angle of view while focusing "CAFS" and the selection of different servo characteristics. These functions are only possible with a digital servo system.