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An optical 'zoom' or 'variable focal length' lens is one that has a range of focal lengths at which it can operate. "Digital zoom" is a technology which simulates optical zoom by cropping the image.

An optical 'zoom' or 'variable focal length' lens is one that has a range of focal lengths at which it can operate. "Digital zoom" is a technology which simulates optical zoom by cropping the image.

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How to understand zoom information

I'd like to understand how to determine how powerful zoom is going to be in particular cameras/lenses based on provided information. What is the best way to do this? I understand the zoom factor (e.g. 40x or 30x) doesn't really mean anything as it…
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Canon Rebel T3 wont take the picture I want

I'm new to the camera and photography so I am sorry in advance... With both lenses the camera came with (18-55 and 75-300) if I use the camera's magnifier or the lenses zoom for close up pics from near or far, the camera will take a picture from…
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How does optical and digital zoom relate to the "W" and "T" zoom controls on my camera?

If W means "Wide Angle" and T means "Telephoto", then how does optical and digital zoom relate? Does W and T fulfill both zooming options?
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Which has more zoom: a Nikon p520 or a 55-200 mm lens?

Which has greater zooming distance, the Nikon Coolpix P520 or a 55-200mm VR2 lens?
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Can I mod binoculars to connect a T2 adapter (for EOS)?

I'm afraid of breaking my binoculars if I remove the eyepiece. I'm looking for a cheap way to get some zoom for a lower price than a celestial telescope.
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How to shoot a 220 yard photo with an 18-135mm lens

I recently bought a Canon T4i with the 18-135mm lens. I am interested in shooting some shots of a pair of eagles that are 200 yards behind my house. I am unable to zoom in clearly to make them fill the screen so to speak. Any thoughts as to what I…
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Why isn't "maximum zoom" consistently stated for compact cameras?

Why can't maximum zoom (ie the change in size of an object on screen) consistently be stated on compact cameras? I am aware of the complications with focal length and lens size but I am only interested in how much the camera can magnify.
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