This is advertised with a 5x optical zoom. Is this actually the case or is this a mis-print
2016786
Why are you still using a contour? they went out of cusiness like 3 years ago. Go buy a gopro. The software is unsuported now.
598462
It's a 7x magnifier. If it was variable zoom it would state 1.5x-7x right. So it is a fixed 7x magnification. I have two of them and I use them for competition and hunting they are good for the price.
1234928
It is 12 megapixels vs 10.0 for the Canon. It is 4x optical zoom vs 5x optical zoom on the Canon. We had the first version and loved it and bought this one this summer because we wanted an underwater enclosure. We have only had Olympus cameras since 1999 and we love them. We have two of these smaller cameras, a slightly bigger version and a full blown DSLR and we have never had any problems with them and we love the Scenes features in the ZX series cameras. And they are a couple hundred bucks cheaper than the Canon's that I can see. Hope this helps.
1353654
Yes but it is not photo stock and there is a 'canon' printed across the page
285183
The whole thing is one magnifying lens. There isn't an insert that magnifies more than the rest of the lens. I don't think this magnifies to a power of 5x, but my mother finds the magnification perfect to compensate for her macular degeneration.
130111
Yes it is. Optical zoom is amazing but when u zoom in or out while recording there will be no audio ..
1370586
Yes, it is. The focal length and aperture value cannot be mathematically separated, and must both be multiplied by 1.53.
1942072
Yes, the picture is wrong. By the way, the 41XP was a great product, still using mine after maybe 10 years.
477356
No, there is no optical zoom. There is 3x digital zoom, but it is digital, so totally useless.
1592813
It is described as 3x so I assume it magnifies things 3 times as big. When I look through it, I would say that seems right. It is not very big but handy to carry with you, if that is enough magnification.
2204553
It's both because it is a zoom lens. It's 2.8 capable when used at the 24mm setting and 4.0 when zoomed in using the 85mm aspect.
216655
Just to clarify (no pun intended) the box is clearly labeled 3.5X magnification. THE DESCRIPTION IS WRONG!
462296
Maybe due to focal length they are classifying it as fixed zoom but I would disregard. Focal length is equivalent to 45mm on FX.
112330
I just received the model 365, the impact model. I think. It is the bmx one, same as for snow goggles, but with a nose guard. They were on sale at woot for 85 bucks. Anyhow, the lcd screen is merely a status screen, it tells if you are recording, no video. Also, I have looked at the spec sheet, and I don't see any optical zoom. Huh? Haven't tried it yet.
995959
It has 5x optical zoom and 10x zoom digital. Great camera for water and those who don't want to worry about drops and adult beverages and family vacation with a toddler playing with a camera!
1274918
The magnification is stated as 5X. I purchased this for my father in-law who has macula degeneration, it has helped his situation somewhat. Hope this helps...
1167968
There is a digital zoom but no optical zoom. Meaning, if you zoom in you loose quality--you loose resolution. This is not a problem if you record video at a higher rate than you are publishing.