Best Ultra-zoom Digital Cameras - Atleast 1.5 inch, Software Included Accessories

'Fast.'

'good camera'

'Light and slim for such a long-zoom camera.'

'Low shutter-lag.'

'nice chunky controls'

'Namely this is a camera anyone should be able to quickly get to grips with, indicating that while it may not offer everything the photo enthusiast might desire, the FZ100 will hold appeal for families who don't just concentrate on one sort of subject - but who will want a device that does everything and anything.'

'The FZ100 is quite a speedy camera. '

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'The gurus over at PhotographyBLOG have been testing its every feature for the past few days, and they drew some rather positive conclusions. '

'Combine those with good HD video options, a 25mm-equivalent wide-angle lens with a 12x zoom, and a couple of new image enhancements and you've got a flexible camera for those who don't always want to lug a digital SLR with them. '

'Panasonic's TZ series has received world wide acclaim as an excellent travel companion because of a wide shooting range and hybrid recording capability of high quality photo and movie. '

'The long-range optical zoom, decent image quality and good handling are some of the highlights.'

'If you can afford the outlay, the TZ10 is an ideal camera for those looking for a versatile, compact shooting solution.'

'Of course, there are plenty of people who can overlook its imperfections in exchange for the heaps of wow factor the P100 packs. '

'So, if you want a camera that gives you lots of gimmicks to play with in a compact package the Nikon is a good choice.'

'The Nikon Coolpix P100 is a major step forward in terms of banishing the bane of the compact camera - image noise - though it does look fairly pricey. '

'The 3in tilt-adjustable LCD on the back of the Nikon Coolpix P100 and the huge extending lens are the only aspects that seem out of place on this otherwise well-proportioned camera - and these are hardly complaints. '

'As pocketable megazooms go, the Canon PowerShot SX210 IS is a solid choice for those looking for more shooting control as well as a reliable Auto mode. '

'Mini-HDMI port.'

'The Canon PowerShot SX210 IS is the rare camera that's sure to please a variety of users, making this pocket megazoom a solid recommendation for any camera shopper.'

'the PowerShot SX210 is well worth a look.'

'The SX20's video quality is very decent as well.'

'It's image quality is superb, the controls and menu are easy to use, and its video mode is almost good enough to make you leave your dedicated camcorder at home when you go on holidays.'

'The DMC-FZ35 excels in manual controls and low-light video footage, and it offers near-perfect automatic settings, unique scene modes, and a slew of imaging options'

'In a surprisingly light (0.9-pound) frame, the 12-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 provides an 18x-optical-zoom Leica lens (27mm to 486mm) with good optical image stabilisation. '

'Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FZ35 is quite simply one of the best fixed-lens cameras out there for both stills and HD video. '