Does anyone know of any good digital cameras with optical zoom and mp more than 7?

Answer 1

First of all, let me mention that the megapixel count is not an indicator of quality. This is known as the 'megapixel myth'. A 7-megapixel camera simply means that it produces 7,000,000 pixel images. Quality is determined by factors such as sensor size/quality, the lens quality etc.

A good digital compact camera with full manual controls, an image stabiliser (to minimise image-blur at slow shutter speeds) and 6x optical zoom is the 7 megapixel Canon A710 IS.

If you are looking for a digital SLR camera, most consumer models nowadays have sensors over 7 megapixels. Examples are the Canon 400D and the Nikon D80 (10mp sensors). Optical zoom will obviously depend on which lens you use here.

Answer 2

I'm guessing that you are not in the DSLR market or your question would have been more specific. If I am wrong, please forgive me for making assumptions and go buy a Nikon D80 and Nikon 18-200 VR lens with a nice memory card for $2,000. If this is not in your budget, please consider the following cameras:

Canon G7 - Okay this is "only" a 6X zoom, but with a larger sensor and 10 MP, you will be able to crop to get well more than an effective 6X zoom in magnification.

Canon Powershot S3 IS - This is probably the camera you will get. It's not at the "near pro" level of the G7, but it has a monster 12X zoom capability and it's a nice camera.

Canon Powershot 710IS - A worthy consideration, especially for the money, even though it is "only" a 6X zoom.

All three cameras have image stabilization which is well worth the additional price if you are going to be using the far end of the telephoto range.

With any of these cameras, please buy a decent memory card. I recommend a genuine Sandisk Ultra II (60X) or Extreme III (133X) of at least 1GB - preferably 2 GB - for either camera. Lexar is another excellent card supplier and they have the "Professional" 133X as well as the Platinum 80X to choose from. Both Lexar and Sandisk come with image recovery software and limited lifetime warranties.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_a710is%2Ccanon_s3is%2Ccanon_g7&show=all

Read the "In depth review" for each camera and click on "Read Owner Opinions."

Answer 3

After an exhaustive search for my own camera, I decided on the Panasonic FZ50. I purchased it recently and have found it to be an excellent camera for the money and is probably the best in its class.

Answer 4

for quality with lens etc over 7MP you are in DSLR territory. Canon 350d has 8 new Canon 400d 10 but the quality is judged by the accesories such as lens

Answer 5

I'm about to buy a Nikon D-80