looking for 10X optical zoom

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I'm thinking about getting a Panasonic Lumix because of the huge optical
zoom AND image stabilization.

I've also considered Minolta and Nikon, but they don't seem to have image
stabilization.

Recommendations from experienced digi cam user?

thanks

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Choices for high quality long zoom IS cameras in the fixed lens
category are limited. Nikon 8800, Konica Minolta A2/A200, Panasonic
FZ15/20 are all good cameras. I'd lean towards the A200 if I had the
bucks, the Panasonic FZ20 if I didn't. If I was really on a short
budget, the Pana FZ3, K-M Z3 and the Canon S1 IS would all be good
choices. The K-M Z3 would probably be my choice of these because of
better image resolution and true-er color rendition. If bucks aren't an
issue, I'd go for a Canon EOS 1DS Mark II and add a Wide Angle EF 24mm
f/1.4L and a EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS to the basic EF 24-70mm f/2.8L
USM.... should only put me back US$12K or so.....

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Depending on your other requirements, you might consider the Canon PowerShot
S1 IS.

http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/c [...] 24&sa=true

Bill Crocker


"gt" <mtnhi@prodigy.net> wrote in message
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> I'm thinking about getting a Panasonic Lumix because of the huge optical
> zoom AND image stabilization.
>
> I've also considered Minolta and Nikon, but they don't seem to have image
> stabilization.
>
> Recommendations from experienced digi cam user?
>
> thanks
>
>

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There are 3 cameras that you can consider. Two are from Konica Minolta
and one from Canon.

The Canon S1 IS is a 10X optical zoom with excellent balance but only
has 3MP. It costs around $370.00

The Konica Minolta Z3 is also a well balanced 12X optical zoom and is
4MP. The cost is around $500.00

For around $800, the Konica Minolta A2 8MP 12X optical zoom has one of
the best ratings and a larger sensor than the others in this class.

All of the above Cameras have image stabilization.

Due to be release soon is the replacement for the A2, the A200. I do
not know what the improvements are.

gt wrote:

> I'm thinking about getting a Panasonic Lumix because of the huge optical
> zoom AND image stabilization.
>
> I've also considered Minolta and Nikon, but they don't seem to have image
> stabilization.
>
> Recommendations from experienced digi cam user?
>
> thanks
>
>

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We have the Panasonic FZ20 and are delighted with it. Yes, Nikon have the
8800, but its lens at maximum aperture is far smaller than the f/2.8 of
the Panasonic's Leica lens. >>>


The attractive Nikon 8800 has low-light focus issues and NO manual focus mode
that's workable. To make things worse, it's focus assist light range is 5 feet!
Avoid the 8800 if you expect versatility.

RB

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gt wrote:
> I'm thinking about getting a Panasonic Lumix because of the huge
> optical zoom AND image stabilization.
>
> I've also considered Minolta and Nikon, but they don't seem to have
> image stabilization.
>
> Recommendations from experienced digi cam user?
>
> thanks

The Nikon Coolpix 8800 has image stabilazation.

--
Travis in Shoreline Washington
Uses a Kodak DC4800