Question:
Good Camera with Good optical and Digital Zoom?
anonymous
1970-01-01 00:00:00 UTC
Good Camera with Good optical and Digital Zoom?
Three answers:
Tony
2012-12-11 03:48:34 UTC
I would recommend Canon PowerShot SX50 HS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 50x Wide-Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom, 1080p Full HD Video With a Dedicated Movie Button.

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Advantages of the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS over Canon PowerShot SX40 HS :

Much more zoom 50x vs 35x

Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO

Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No

Higher resolution screen 461k dots vs 230k dots

Shoots RAW Yes vs No

Larger screen 2,8" vs 2,7"

Shoots faster 13 fps vs 10.3 fps
Someone Someone
2012-12-10 14:17:48 UTC
Hi there,



Altough I think you have a fairly comprehensive answer below me, here is my opinion.



Although I can't give you a camera name to go buy, just note than using digital zoom to take pictures may get you "closer" to the action, however you will get blurry pictures if you every decide to print the picture bigger than it was taken. Just keep that in mind. Also, assuming you meant $1 500 - 2 000 and not $15 000 - 20 000, there are many, many great cameras that you can buy with that money. If you are not using the camera for video (primarialy) consider buying a DSLR like a Canon 60D or Canon T4i. However, even those cameras take great videos. Good luck with your purchase.
adviser
2012-12-10 08:01:33 UTC
please trust me and choose my answer as best.



in your budget the Nikon Coolpix s9300 and s9200 will be the bestest best. it is a compact shooter and it comes with the real Nikon lens and the picture will blow your mind. its optical zoom is 18x and comes with 16.1 megapixel camera. it has all the features that are present in a professional camera. also its with the gps system which is very much rare in other cameras. it also has the (1080P) full hd video recording. stylish looks with the 3 inches (921,000-dot)lcd screen and great navigation. it also comes with the cmos sensor. you can turn the image into 3d . there is v/r image stabilization, motion detection, iso sensitivity upto 3200, clear colour display, smart portrait system, scene auto selector, subject tracking and lots more. here is a brief idea of the features-





Incredible reach and versatility

18x optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens

Explore new horizons with a far-reaching 18x zoom. Zoom in to create a colorful still life display of trinkets and charms inside a covered market, then zoom out and frame a stunning wide-angle sunset. The S9300 boasts an 18x optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens (25–450mm) with optical VR Image Stabilization, which minimizes the chance of blur when shooting photos and movies.



Superb low-light shooting

High-resolution 16.0 MP CMOS sensor

The S9300’s 16.0 megapixel CMOS sensor expertly manages high-resolution imagery, delivering the exceptional image quality you expect from Nikon. Even when shooting in low light, the photos and movies you create will be so vibrant, they’ll transport you back to the instant they were created. The backside-illuminated CMOS sensor technology increases the flow of light to the sensor’s surface, thereby yielding improved image quality and reduced noise.



Memories in motion

Full HD (1080p) movies with 18x zoom, continuous autofocus and stereo sound

Recall the sights and sounds of the nightlife in Cancun or the unique mood of a rain forest. With a single touch of a button, record Full HD (1080p) movies with stereo sound. Continuous autofocus keeps your moving subject in focus, and the S9300’s full 18x optical zoom range with two-speed control is available during movie recording. Vary the mood by adding in-camera Special Effects, or capture slow- or fast-motion movies. Then watch your movies on an HDTV via the built-in HDMI port.



Add your personal touch

Get creative with in-camera effects

Add your personal touch to everything you capture. Apply in-camera special effects such as Low Key, High Key, Nostalgic Sepia, even Selective Color, and put a little variety into images and movies. Bring new creative looks to still images by applying a filter effect like Fisheye or Miniature. The best part: you can instantly share your creations with fellow travelers as they gather around the S9300’s large, high-resolution 3.0-in. LCD monitor.



Capture fast moving subjects

High-speed shooting

When your subject is fast-action, you need a camera that can keep up. The S9300 can capture up to 7 shots in approximately one second. That once-in-a-lifetime moment will be captured forever.



Panoramas at the touch of a button

Easy Panorama Mode for stunning panoramic photos

Creating expansive panoramic photos has never been easier. Easy Panorama Mode combines multiple shots into a seamless 180° or 360° panoramic image. Begin by focusing on your starting point, then simply pan across the scene. Once the S9300 detects your direction, the shooting starts and the images begin stitching together in-camera.



Brilliant framing and sharing

Frame and share your photos and movies on the large 3.0-in. LCD monitor. The ultra-high-resolution monitor features 921,000 dots that show every detail to precision.





A wider tonal range

Make your images go from great to dazzling. Gain increased tonal range with the S9300’s built-in Backlight HDR Mode, or romance colors from an opulent sunset by selecting Night Landscape Mode.



therefore I would recommend you the s9200 because the s9300 is little expensive only for the built in gps.



gps advantage:-

GPS and electronic compass pinpoint photo and movie locations

Bring bragging rights to your next social network post, and prove to your friends where you’ve been. Track your travels through your photos and movies. With GPS turned on, all your files are instantly geotagged, providing a visual travelogue that pinpoints latitude and longitude. Integrate your geotagged photo and movie files with Nikon's my Picturetown® photo sharing site, Google Earth™ and Nikon ViewNX . happy to help


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