Review on Pentax Optio RZ-18: 16 MP Digital Camera with 18x Optical Zoom - Black | High-performance Photography Equipment by Mark Dahmer

I got this camera just before Christmas 2012 because I wanted something less expensive than a DSLR but with a good optical zoom. reduction) is small but not tiny, so it is definitely suitable for adult hands. 18x optical zoom big digital zoom (130 I think) 16 megapixels such great quality once you get used to being still and waiting a second for the camera to focus Cons: I won't choose between 3 and focus 6ft for me no matter what I do including manual focus changing action settings etc. not a big minus and pretty fun but at 130 digital zoom the sensor moves the image like crazy even with the camera sitting on the table , it's fun and cool . The factory battery does not have enough power. Buy a wasabi that goes with the camera (available on Amazon and around $7), the aftermarket has better performance and lasts a lot longer, at least for me. For the price I don't think you can do better. when i bought it i didn't see any negative reviews which bribed me a lot.