Your Zoom Lens
Most point and shoot cameras come with one zoom lens that covers a focal range from somewhat wide angle to telephoto.
Zoom lenses come in two varieties: optical and digital. Without going into great detail, suffice it to say that you should avoid digital zoom at all costs. Digital zoom uses software tricks to “enhance” the image. The result is often unsatisfactory. Insist on optical zoom.
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