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The zoom lens for digital cameras and camcorders is the ability to vary the focal length and therefore the viewing angle. Both cameras and camcorders have digital zoom capability. For the consumer it can be confusing because there are two different types, known as digital zoom and optical zoom is a much better for the best quality and resolution of digital images and video.

Optical Zoom vs. Digital Zoom

Digital zoom enlarges images increase of actual pixels. The final image is affected and therefore lacks a clear definition. In short, Thisa the zoom function only captures and magnifies the pixels and produces pictures below, always go with the optical zoom is much better quality zoom capability.

Optical zoom actually uses the movement of the lens. The focal length is changed and the image that passes through the lens is captured with optical zoom. In short, it increases the size of an image 3PX to 20px and higher grades to give the best image quality. It gives all the benefits of cameras and camcorders maximum resolution, combined with the ability of the cameras to focus closely on the action away.

Often optical zoom is more important than the resolution because it means you do not have to increase the subject and then use software to crop the image and discard some of the resolution as a result.

Digital zoom has its place. Can be used if the target only for the photos is for viewing on your computer and email them. Photos online can be much lower quality in the camera and still appear acceptable when sent by email or posted on a web gallery. But if the goal is to print any of your photos need a camera that has optical zoom Highly qualified and if the camcorder or camera also has a digital zoom function must be turned off when taking these photos. Your digital photos will be much better Zoom to a digital zoom, and not the true optical zoom rating.

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Kodak EASYSHARE C713 Zoom Digital Camera

Zoom Digital

Zoom Digital