Tired of big, clunky point-&-shoots? Honey, they shrunk the zooms

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The latest technology in autofocus cameras with 35-70mm zoom lenses provide ergonomic enhancements and aspheric lens elements to lighten the zoom lens system. The features of the Chinon Pocket Zoom 70, Konica Big Mini Zoom, Minolta Freedom Zoom 70C and Pentax Espio are examined briefly.

Author: Richards, Dan
Innovations, Autofocus cameras

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Zoom or tele? Zooms now get plenty of respect, but many pros still prefer to be "on the tele" for long shots

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Examples of various professional photographers' work with zoom and telephoto lenses demonstrate how they achieved long-distance shots and why they used either zoom lenses or single-focal length telephoto lenses. Professionals tend to favor the telephoto for speed and wider apertures.

Author: Richards, Dan
Usage, Equipment and supplies, Cover Story, Camera lenses, Zoom lenses

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2 more swoopy super zooms from Ric and Min

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The Minolta Freedom Zoom 140EX is the company's best high-end point-and-shoot camera on the market and retails for $564. The Ricoh Shotmaster 130Z Date is a great bargain with a retail price of $500. The Minolta comes with a 38-140mm lens, while the Ricoh has a 38-130mm lens.

Author: Richards, Dan
Evaluation, Product/Service Evaluation, Cameras (Photography), Cameras, Minolta Freedom Zoom 140EX (Still camera), Ricoh Shotmaster 130Z Date (Still camera)

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