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Question: 30x zoom, how much is optical (digital is worthless) and what is the range (i.e., 25mm-500mm) optical.
Document: There's no way to write what kind of reaction you're going to have. "Amazing" doesn't even start to cover it. I took a shot across a lake at full telephoto, which is combining 30x optical and digital zoom. There was a dude on the other side shoreline with a bucket. I never saw him with my eyes. The picture showed him as if he was 15 feet away from me. I could read the emblem on his shirt! Is this the most amazing thing about the camera?
I bought my first digital camera back in 2000. I have owned several and have used many more. The Nikon L820 is the best digital camera that I have ever owned. You have the benefits of wide angle to an incredible 30x optical zoom without having to lug a bunch of lenses around.The lens cap issue is a non-issue. I have accidentally turned the camera on with the lens cap attached. All that happens is the camera alerts you that the lens cap is still attached.
I bought this camera right before we went to the beach last week. I'm still learning but my initial impression is poor photo (very dull) quality without editing each picture. The 30x optical zoom does seem to perform ok.
This camera is amazing, I instantly fell in love with it. The Nikon L820 is, in my opinion, the best camera for the money. With 16MP and a 30x optical zoom lense it is unmatched. I have been educating myself on cameras and photography for years and now knowing what I do, I can tell you that any person novice or pro will like this camera.
Couldn't be removed. ****I thought Nikon made quality products. I cannot think of any plausible reason why this unit should have been allowed out of the factory.I spent several days researching for a replacement to a Canon SX10 that was destroyed in an accident. I order this Nikon model over another Canon model because of the 30x optical zoom.
This camera is very nice and the 30x optical zoom is great. The issue that I have is that you cannot adjust the shutter speed and a lot of pictures come out very blurry no matter how hard I try to steady myself. The camera comes with a bunch of preset &#34;scenes&#34; that adjust the settings of the camera for certain situations (outdoors, party, etc.).
i had a basic ole $90 Kodak camera from walmart for years. it was getting to the end of its life and I was looking for a better camera with better zoom. the Kodak only had 5x optical zoom. this Nikon has 30x optical zoom! it is an amazing camera and is super user friendly. it has an easy mode to where you just point and shoot and the camera does the rest. all you have to do is zoom in to what you are wanting to take a picture of.
So far I am very happy with the product for the price paid. Good features and easy to use for the basics. Negatives are that with the 4 AA batteries it is somewhat heavy and at times the transition from optical zoom to digital zoom can be longer than the shot allows. Annoying message every time you turn it on telling you that the flash is not deployed.
Bought it to replace my Canon Powershot SX10IS and it shoots superior quality images with any kind of light even without a flash, I used a triod at night to avoid blured pics at night, awesome speed and capture objects in mid-air with no problem, (day light)great optical zoom not so good the digital but I think there no good ones on any brand.
First thing is the color; it's really sharp looking, it's a patent red or wine w/black ...very nice!Second is of course the range of zoom = 30x.Third is that you can take pictures in 'any' lighting or 'any' time of day.The rest are just as amazing features like; clarity, 3&#34; screen, large hand grip for holding the camera & many,many other features.It's just a great camera.Oh I forgot, it runs on batteries.
Answer: As per Nikon - it is the 35mm equivalent of 22.5-675mm.  I have found the zoom when fully extended - I am sorry but don't know the technical of that point - it is best to use a tripod. Even a small tripod works fine. I haven't had ANY trouble with any of the zoom features digital or otherwise for a point and shoot;  actually am very impressed.  Hope it helps.