As I've replied to your earlier post, I think you're basing yourself on the wrong criteria, especially if all you're interested in is the long end of the lens spectrum. It's not ''how many X'' zoom that is important but the 35mm equivalent of the long end of your zoom. As I've posted, the Panasonic GS 35 has a 30X zoom, the Canon Elura 90 has a 20X zoom. 35mm equivalent on the Panasonic is 35-1070mm and on the Canon is 52-1040mm. Practically the same on the long end. I chose the Elura 90 over the GS35 because of picture quality amonh other things and I don't regret it at all.
Also, coming from a photography background, I also know that the larger coeficient a lens has (ratio from long to short end, the famous ''X'' value you are talking about), the lower the quality of the lens because it is simply physically difficult to build a lens that renders a good quality image at all focal lenghts over such a long range. That is why cheap camcorders have very wide ratios, whereas higher quality ones usually have smaller lens ratios.
Also, as I've posted before, I've used the Raynox 2.2X Teleconvertor and have been impressed with the results.
Good luck.
Marc P.
I posted about taking long range video and have found three brands that have 30x or higher Mini DV camcorders. Panasonic, Samsung and JVC. Anyone have opinions about which is the best of these three? I also have learned that in addition to Magnification I need to look at a "long or short focus factor" What is this listed as in a spec sheet? Finally, will the addition of a 2x lens boost magnification without loss of clarity?

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