Questions tagged [superzoom]

a zoom lens with a large focal length range, for example an 18-200mm or 28-300mm; also, a point & shoot camera with such a lens built in.

Superzoom lenses have an extreme range of focal lengths, typically from wide angle to telephoto. These lenses are useful for travel or as "walkaround" lenses, as a single lens can cover most focal lengths and eliminate the need for carrying multiple lenses.

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What does the HS mean for Canon SX40 HS?

What the difference between a Canon SX40HS and a Canon SX40? and also the what does 'HS' mean? Thank you.
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What else can I do with my superzoom point-and-shoot that would be tricky with a shorter focal length?

I have a Canon PowerShot SX60 with a massive 65x zoom range (21-1365 mm equivalent). There have been some compromises (small sensor, small aperture), but the main selling point is probably that zoom anyway. I bought it mainly to take pictures of…
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