I considered bringing a DSLR camera, but ultimately decided against it since (1) I lack the initiative to plan picture sessions and (2) it would be lazy of me to lug around half a pound of iron with a protruding lens on every walk. A larger matrix or lower resolution in terms of mega pixels is preferable. Yes, and it works out rather nicely with ISO80, the stabilizer set to its second mode, and some practice. Advantages that vary The "soap box's" 10x zoom lens has excellent aperture. camera lens that can be used to steady moving images. Good enough performance when set to automatic. There are user-manageable options. Easy on/off switch for the light. Negatives: Distinct skewing and other irregularities are seen. Vignetting would have been horrifying if the original 10MP image hadn't been cropped down to 9MP (darkening in the corners). But, the situation is dire for ultra-hyperzooms.
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