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Any PowerShot Zoom users here?

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Jon_T
Jon_T Veteran Member • Posts: 6,393
Re: Any PowerShot Zoom users here?

jackwelch wrote:

Jon_T wrote:

Agree about being discreet while shooting in 'crowded places', hence why I'l get a pocketable compact that has a built-in EVF, (e.g., LF1, ZS50, ZS100, etc.)

You're welcome. Since the desire for being discreet, assume you'll get the 'back' color version?

Jon

These types of cameras when fully extended actually become very unsightly. Hence why the Canon PowerShot Zoom might be better, it doesn't have any part extending out and what you get in that form factor is the actual size compared to this:

Also you mean "black" color? Yes I would go for black but in my country they only sell white, so there's no choice there.

Huh?

IMO the important measurement would be the distance from the BACK of camera to the FRONT of the extended lens; ZS50 (under 3.75") vs. the PowerShot ZOOM Monocular's (4.06"; per specs) length.

Body small enough to be hidden while being held in hand(s) when using the EVF; as with the PowerShot ZOOM Monocular.

Yes I like being discreet; but I have no phobia of others that 'may' see me taking pictures.

Note that I keep referencing the ZS50/ ZS70 for its smaller size (no flip rear display) 'AND' the 12MP sensor.  I the ZS60/ TZ80 also does not have the flip rear display, but with the 18MP sensor.  IMO (and many others) 12MP the overall optimum pixel density for the 1/2.3" sensor.

Cheers,
Jon

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