Quote:
Originally Posted by beeper007
Does IS matter a lot? Any other cameras?  |
I think when you get upwards of 10x optical zoom then Image Stabilisation is a must, especially if your wanting to handhold at the long end of the zoom.
In regards to other cameras, there are models from Olympus, Sony and Panasonic worth looking at as far as I know, here's a few news links.
Olympus launch 18x optical zoom SP-550 UZ
http://www.pixalo.com/community/news...highlight=sony
Panasonic launch 7.2Mp, 12x optical zoom DMC-FZ8 prosumer bridge camera