Just thought I’d show an example of Zoom camera ranges. The point and shoot type of cameras typically offer about 5 x optical zoom, and then another 5 x digital zoom. This is fine for holiday snaps, but sometimes you need a little more.
My preferred camera for shots is my Kodak Z710, which is about 3 years old now. There’s probably a newer, improved version of this camera out now, but this camera does some amazing snaps. I particularly like the fact that it has a viewfinder like a traditional camera, the current fave for LCD screen on the back is next to useless in strong sunlight.
The camera offers 10 x optical zoom, and then a further 5 x digital zoom, making a total of 50 x zoom range.
Here’s three snaps. Have a look at the peak in the middle of the first one.



The next snap is taken from the maximum optical range, so at x 10.



The peak now looks a fair bit nearer.

The final snap is of the peak at maximum digital range, so 50 x.

Here’s another one. This beach looks pretty deserted, although is that someone at the very far end of the beach by the rocks, below the bush?




Time for the zoom to check it out I think…

Is he straining for something mate? :bs$: I would rather you zoom into the girl in the fore ground.

Either that H or he is a New Zealander doing a nude Haka. :bs$:

Well I couldn't see from a distance who was who... it wasn't till I got back and put the pics up on the screen that I saw what I'd took

Yeah.....right !

hahahaha well what can you say lol. I was pretty impressed until the last one, I dont think Ill sit next to you on the meet up Mark hahaha

Like in the full Monty he keeps his hat on.

Anyone thinking of buying a camera should be aware that its the optical zoom that should be considered firstly as it gives a true picture, the digital zoom although handy, will degrade the quality when it comes into play