Check this out....

Sony DSC-H1 12x optical, hand-held (cropped):
http://www.cox-internet.com/kenb2002/MoonShot.jpg


"snow" wrote in message
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I am close to buying a new digital camera.
I have been researching quite a bit on various models, but I am undecided
whether to go with a 4x optical zoom, or
spend more and go with a 10-12x optical zoom. Is the upgrade in zoom worth
the extra $$, any tradeoffs to going higher zoom besides price? Any
information appreciated.