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Long Zoom Compact Digital Cameras
For the avid traveller, the slip on your jacket pocket, light weight and the versatility of a compact with a large zoom, now with superb imaging qualities, low-light capabilities, focus tracking, GPS and more has really outshined the larger format interchangeable lens camera. You will know better if you've ever taken a digital SLR set with the equivalent lens range on a vacation you'll know just how much bulk it takes up in your luggage.
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20x Zoom Panasonic Lumix ZS20
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The DMC-ZS20 is the newest member of the acclaimed Lumix ZS-Series and is one of the slimmest digital cameras with a 20x optical zoom lens. With a powerful zoom, a 24mm ultra wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens and the ability to shoot full-High Definition (HD), the new Lumix ZS20 is an extremely versatile point-and-shoot model. The ZS20 also features a large, 3.0-inch 460,000 dot Smart Touch LCD screen, Lumix Image Uploader, and flexibility of USB charging or conventional AC adapter charging methods.
Panasonic Lumix ZS20 14.1 High Sensitivity MOS Digtial Camera with 20x Optical Zoom, Red (DMC-ZS20R)
Amazon Price: $299.00 (as of 06/02/2012)
List Price: $349.99
The ZS20 features a new mechanical structure and optical system to further improve image quality and with Nano Surface Coating technology, it offers stunning image clarity with minimized ghosting and flare.
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Panasonic Lumix ZS20 14.1 MP High Sensitivity MOS Digital Camera with 20x Optical Zoom (Black)
Amazon Price: $290.50 (as of 06/02/2012)
List Price: $349.00
More than one million landmarks and 82 countries/regions are covered in the bundled DVD map. Geo-tagged images are automatically sorted and can be played back along a map so that users can literally trace their photographic journey.
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Panasonic Lumix ZS20 14.1 MP High Sensitivity MOS Digital Camera with 20x Optical Zoom (Silver)
Amazon Price: $295.95 (as of 06/02/2012)
List Price: $349.00
Powerful 20x optical zoom with 2-step Zoom function is available in video recording and the popular iA mode assists users, making video recording as easy as aiming the camera.
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20x Zoom Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
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An ultra-slim camera with a powerful 20x Optical Zoom, Optical Image Stabilization and 25mm Wide-Angle lens is only the beginning of its attractions. You'll see detail you never thought possible through the huge zoom and wide-angle lens, while the camera's 12.1 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS Sensor and DIGIC 5 Image Processor deliver the rich, clear low-light performance that is the hallmark of Canon's HS SYSTEM. 1080p Full HD video in stereo is more beautiful than ever, with new high-resolution, high-speed processing.
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS 12.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 20x Image Stabilized Zoom 25mm Wide-Angle Lens and 1080p Full-HD Video (Green)
Amazon Price: $299.00 (as of 06/02/2012)
List Price: $349.00
Imagine the fun and excitement of being able to shoot spectacular 1080p Full HD video with stereo sound that you can later watch on your HDTV or download to your computer to share with family and friends.
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS 12.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 20x Image Stabilized Zoom 25mm Wide-Angle Optical Lens and 1080p HD Video (Red)
Amazon Price: $299.00 (as of 06/02/2012)
List Price: $349.00
The PowerShot SX260 HS also incorporates an electronic wind filter, which suppresses wind noise that can muffle or distort the sound. And unlike less sophisticated point-and-shoot cameras, the PowerShot SX260 HS lets you use the full range of optical zoom when you're shooting a video.
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS 12.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 20x Image Stabilized Zoom 25mm Wide-Angle Lens and 1080p Full-HD Video (Black)
Amazon Price: $299.00 (as of 06/02/2012)
List Price: $349.00
Hard-to-capture shots such as moving subjects, night scenes, backlit subjects, and landscapes at evening or on a bright snowy day are instantly and effortlessly captured using Smart AUTO.
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20x Zoom Pentax Optio VS20
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Outsanding 20X optical zoom (28-560mm equivalent) in a slim design. High resolution 16 megopixel sensor with sensor shift image stabilization. Dual shutter release and zoom buttons for horizontal or vertical shooting ease. Large 3" LCD. Advanced 3-point autofocus with 1 cm super macro mode. Widescreen HD video in 720p @ 30FPS. Digital level function ensures that shots are properly level to the horizon.
Pentax Optio VS20 16MP Digital Camera with 20X Optical Zoom and 3-Inch LCD Screen (White)
Amazon Price: $172.93 (as of 06/02/2012)
List Price: $199.00
Dual shutter release and zoom buttons help to steady the camera and prevent awkward handling for sharp images and shooting convenience.
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Pentax Optio VS20 16MP Digital Camera with 20X Optical Zoom and 3-Inch LCD Screen (Black)
Amazon Price: $174.96 (as of 06/02/2012)
List Price: $199.00
Powerful automatic shooting modes such as Auto Picture, flexible scene modes, and creative special effects filters.
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18x Zoom Nikon COOLPIX S9300
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Photograph everything from the Mardi Gras of New Orleans to the vibrant details of the Floating market in Bangkok with the Nikon COOLPIX S9300 16 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 18x Zoom NIKKOR ED Glass Lens and Full HD 1080p Video. Create stunning low-light photos without a flash, shoot with high-speed framing rates, and record Full HD (1080p) movies at the touch of a button. Built-in GPS provides an accurate and detailed diary of where you've been!
Nikon COOLPIX S9300 16 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 18x Zoom NIKKOR ED Glass Lens and Full HD 1080p Video (Red)
Amazon Price: Too low to display (as of 06/02/2012)
List Price: $349.95
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.
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Nikon COOLPIX S9300 16 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 18x Zoom NIKKOR ED Glass Lens and Full HD 1080p Video (Silver)
Amazon Price: Too low to display (as of 06/02/2012)
List Price: $349.95
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.
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Nikon COOLPIX S9300 16 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 18x Zoom NIKKOR ED Glass Lens and Full HD 1080p Video (Black)
Amazon Price: Too low to display (as of 06/02/2012)
List Price: $349.95
Creating expansive panoramic photos has never been easier. Easy Panorama Mode combines multiple shots into a seamless 180° or 360° panoramic image.
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16x Zoom Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
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The DMC-ZS8 features a powerful 16x optical zoom lens (35mm camera equivalent: 24-384mm). Comprising 12 elements in 10 groups, including an ED lens and 3 aspherical lenses with 6 aspherical surfaces, this advanced lens unit suppresses chromatic aberration which tends to occur in telephoto shooting. This gives you highly natural expressions from people and animals that you can't get close to. It can also be used for shooting movies, and is designed to suppress noise while zooming.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 16x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (Silver)
Amazon Price: $209.99 (as of 06/02/2012)
List Price: $279.99
POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) nearly doubles the hand-shake correction power of conventional MEGA O.I.S. You get bright photos without blurring even from handheld shooting at slow shutter speeds.
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 16x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (Black)
Amazon Price: $169.00 (as of 06/02/2012)
List Price: $279.99
3.0-inch LCD with 230,000-dot high-resolution. The big screen reflects fine details, making it easy to check the focus before shooting. It also serves as a photo and video viewer, allowing you and friends to enjoy viewing the still and motion images together.
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16x Zoom Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
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The DSC-HX9V features a 16.2 megapixel "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor that brings out the full resolving power of the camera's Sony G lens to deliver extremely fast speed, high resolution, and stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain. With 16x optical zoom, incredible low light performance, full 1080x60p HD movie capabilities, and innovative features like, high speed linear auto focus, 3D image capabilities, and backlight correction to catch even the smallest details in high contrast shots.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V 16.2 MP Exmor R CMOS Digital Still Camera with 16x Optical Zoom G Lens, 3D Sweep Panorama and Full HD 1080/60p Video
Amazon Price: $359.00 (as of 06/02/2012)
List Price: $328.00
Life moves fast, your camera's focus needs to move just as fast. The Hi-speed linear focus achieves dramatically clearer images with an auto focus that moves just as fast as your life.
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15x Zoom Fujifilm FinePix F600EXR
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The FinePix F600EXR brings together several exciting new technologies that deliver outstanding images - even in low light situations - that are ideal for both travelers and those who simply want high quality results from a camera that can fit into a pocket. These new technologies include an advanced EXR Auto mode with a Motion Detection capability to virtually eliminate subject blur in all lighting conditions and a FUJINON 15x Wide-Angle optical zoom lens that now doubles its telephoto power with amazing sharpness and detail thanks to the new Intelligent Digital Zoom mode.
Fujifilm FinePix F600EXR 16 MP Digital Camera with CMOS Sensor and 15x Optical Zoom (Black)
Amazon Price: $212.95 (as of 06/02/2012)
List Price: $449.95
The new EXR Auto with new Motion Detection instantly recognizes 54 scene types, automatically optimizes every setting from exposure to white balance, and even switches to the ideal sensor mode.
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15x Zoom Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR
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The FinePix F550EXR is a sleek, compact digital camera combining intuitive use with advanced features, including a new 16-megapixel EXR-CMOS sensor, FUJINON 15x super Wide-Angle lens (24-360mm equivalent) and 3.0-inch, high-contrast 460K resolution LCD, with 160-degree viewing. Features also include GPS geotagging, high speed shooting capabilities and full HD movie capture at 1080p. Combined with high quality Fujifilm printing, sweeping and impressive scenes can be taken, showing fine detail, low noise and high resolution at 180°, 240° or full 360° panoramic ranges.
Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR 16 MP CMOS Digital Camera with Fujinon 15x Super Wide Angle Zoom Lens and GPS Geo-Tagging Function
Amazon Price: (as of 06/02/2012)
List Price: $449.95
The GPS features on the camera not only tell you where you are in the world, but it also offers additional functions that are essential for outdoor shooting. Locations can be displayed either as longitude and latitude or by place name.
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