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Old 06-25-2012, 02:36 PM   #6
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So both my brother and niece are looking for something in between a full size DSLR and a cheaper small digital camera. Something that has a solid digital zoom (since no big lens) and high quality photos.
Digital zoom is 100% worthless. Optical zoom is what you want.

I'd also question exactly what form factor their looking for me. As a guy, I feel there are two options: if I want something that fits in my pocket, I need a point and shoot that has a lens that restracts flat, or a least smooth; if it's not going to fit in my pocket then it might as well be a DSLR. If you carry a purse, then the micro 4/3rds and such might be more useful, but I don't know many guys who do.
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