Zoom Camera

The zoom camera can come in many shapes and sizes and it's important to research all that's available before deciding what to buy. This website has done that for you by providing camera reviews for the best selling zoom cameras on the market. Any one of the cameras featured here will make your digital photography a real pleasure..it's really down to personal choice and we are here to help you make that choice.

Also on this site, for those of you just entering the magical world of digital photography, we explain exactly what is meant by the terms: optical zoom, digital zoom, image stabilizer and megapixel.

The term digital zoom can cover virtually all digital cameras currently on the market because even at the budget end of the 'point and shoot' market a 3X and sometimes 4X optical zoom is very common.

However, on this site, we concentrate on the zoom camera which is sometimes referred to as 'ultra zoom','super zoom' or 'long lens' camera and that means a lens with at least 10X up to 20X optical zoom. Cameras in this range are also often referred to as 'bridge' cameras in that they form a bridge between the low end point and shoot and the high end SLR.

With the addition of digital zoom, these cameras can achieve up to 40X magnification.

We have done all the research for you and on this website we feature the top 5 best selling zoom cameras on the market and provide you with customer reviews, price comparisons and availablity from the major retail outlets in the UK (if you are buying from the US market please visit our sister site www.zoom-camera.com).

Best Zoom Camera

The Best Zoom Camera is difficult to identify because the choice really comes down to personal choice once the 'must have' features have been identified. On this site we have narrowed the field down to the top 5 best selling cameras on the market right now. We have provided all the information you need to decide which is the best for you and we also tell you were you can get it at the best price.

Buying Tips!

Quite often you are not just buying a camera. Look carefully at the 'what's in the box' information. For example, the Canon SX110 IS comes with only a 32MB SD memory card (only enough for around 6 images), a couple of alkaline batteries and no carrying case. So with this camera you will need, lets say, a 2GB or 4GB SD memory card, four rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries (two as spares), a battery recharger and a carrying case. Even if the box contains everything you need right now, it is a good idea to consider what you might need later because bought seperately, these items can add significantly to the overall cost. By bundling these items in with the camera at the time of purchase is the best way to get a good deal.

So don't just look at the ticket price (display price) of the camera. Decide what you need to go with it before you start comparing prices. Some online retailers offer huge savings on bundled items. Even though the ticket price for a particular camera is the highest with supplier A, when you look at their offer for the bundled items you need their overall price may well give you the best deal.

The 5 Best Selling Zoom Cameras

Zoom Camera - Making the Choice

For those of you who are new to digital photography we explain what the most important technical terms mean. Understanding them will help you choose which camera here is best for you. First we outline the basics of digital photography:

Digital Photography

What is digital photography? How does a digital camera work? We cover the basics here >>>

Optical Zoom

What is optical zoom? How does it work? We cover the basics here >>>

Digital Zoom

We have covered optical zoom and now we have digital zoom!! Confused? We explain what digital zoom is here >>>

Image Stabilized

Sometimes referred to simply as IS, this is one of the latest and perhaps most important technical features of a modern digital camera. We explain what it is here >>>

Megapixel

Megapixel is a term all camera manufacturers use in their advertising to give the impression that the more megapixels a camera has the better. Is this true? We explain what it means here >>>

Customer Reviews

A zoom camera with 10X or more optical zoom does have some dissadvantages and limitations that is why it is important to understand what these are before deciding what to buy..we cover these in the customer reviews here >>>.

However, all the cameras featured here are the best sellers in this range simply because the manufactureres have successfully addressed these issues and in each case created a zoom camera which is extremely versatile and will take excellent pictures under a very extensive range of conditions and are suitable for quick 'point and shoot' holiday snaps to more advanced sports and wildlife photography...at very affordable prices.

We tell you where you can buy the zoom camera at the best prices which are automatically updated on this site...so there is no need for you to go shopping around elswhere. If your not ready to buy now then bookmark this site and come back to check out the latest prices whenever you like.

We wish you every success and enjoyment with your digital photography.

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

Sophisticated Technology for Still Images and Movies.

Whether the action is fast or slow, close up or far away, you'll always get the shot you want with the PowerShot SX10 IS. This zoom camera puts you on the cutting edge of advanced technology, with an incredibly powerful 20x Optical Zoom, 10-megapixel resolution, and new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for high-performance face and motion detection >> SX10 IS >> More Information >>

Canon PowerShot SX110 IS

Zoom in on Exceptional Value.

From a 10x Optical Zoom lens to advanced Canon technology that automatically gives you the best shot, the 9.0-megapixel PowerShot SX110 IS packs impressive value. Advanced Face Detection Technology automatically sets focus, exposure, flash and white balance for beautiful portraits and group shots. Sharp, steady close-ups are easy with the powerful lens and Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer Technology. The slim and modern-looking SX110 IS is sized to go everywhere, and you'll never miss a detail with the big, bright LCD screen >> SX110 IS >> More Information >>

Canon PowerShot S5 IS

The ultra-powerful 12x optical zoom on the PowerShot S5 IS means you'll get the shot you want with no compromise, yet that's only the beginning of what makes this zoom camera so exciting. The S5 IS is loaded with many of Canon's latest advanced technologies including the DIGIC III Image Processor, so both still images and movies are rendered with fine detail and luminous clarity. And now ambitious photographers have even greater creative latitude thanks to an included hot shoe adapter that allows you to attach Canon Speedlite EX Series external flashes >> S5 IS >> More Information >>

Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ28

The LUMIX DMC-FZ28 boasts a premium 27mm wide-angle LEICA lens with an 18x optical zoom, ideal for tight indoor shots and long-distance action photos. The 10.1 mega pixel digital camera also features an enhanced Intelligent Auto Mode with AF Tracking function, making it easier for photographers at any level to shoot sharp, well-focused photos, even when the subject is moving making it ideal for action shots >> Panasonic FZ28 >> More Information >>

Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ5

Now you can fit sweeping landscapes into a single frame with the 28mm wide-angle setting. Pull in subjects from far away to capture even subtle facial expressions with the dynamic 280mm telephoto setting. Ideal for traveling, the DMC-TZ5 Lumix combines a wide-ranging LEICA DC Vario-Elmar lens with a handy, compact body. The Extra Optical Zoom function also extends to as much as 16.9x, giving you even greater telephoto power >> Panasonic TZ5 >> More Information >>

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