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Sony CyberShot H5
Sony CyberShot H5
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Kandie 0 pts
October 19, 2006 1:33 PM
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what do you think is the best digital zoom camera out there?

I own a Canon Digital Rebel, which I love, but I'm sometimes don't want to carry all my lenses, so I'm looking for a good digital zoom camera.
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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58450 pts
October 19, 2006 1:55 PM
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There is no such thing as a good digital zoom as all a digital zoom does is blow up and "interpolate" an images pixels, causing more artifacting. You're better off just taking the picture and then using photoshop to do it.

Optical zoom, my friend. That's what you want to focus on.
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camera? (mbrady) 8656 pts
October 19, 2006 2:21 PM
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James, I think you've misread the question. I did too, but after looking at it and pondering it for a minute, I think what Kandie is asking is "What is the best zoom digital camera?" rather than "what is the best digital zoom camera."

So Kandie, you seem (I think), to be interested in a camera that does not require additional lenses and has really good zoom. I think your best bet would be either the Sony H5 or the Canon S3 IS. Check them out, I think you'll find them to be superior cameras and exactly what you're looking for.
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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58450 pts
October 19, 2006 2:31 PM
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I would agree with you, Camera. Good choices.
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Kandie 0 pts
October 20, 2006 12:23 PM
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Thank you both for your answers, and yes I am looking for the best zoom digital camera. I will check out both those cameras. Thanks again.

Kandie
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pat 0 pts
May 10, 2007 1:19 PM
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What would be a good choice for a lower price?
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