Lens Zoom Range
Most point-and-shoot cameras come with one zoom lens that covers a focal range from somewhat wide angle to telephoto. Camera manufacturers list zoom capability in multiples—such as 3x, 5x and 12x—but these don’t tell the whole story. Zoom isn’t just about making an object larger in the frame; it’s also about understanding your preference for wide angle (big, wide field of view) or telephoto (telescopic) pictures, or both. Evaluating zooms this way is better than choosing by multiples.
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