For those looking for a greater zoom range in their cameras, the PowerShot SX30 IS should be just the thing - this camera features a whopping 35x optical zoom range equivalent to a 24–840mm lens.
PowerShot SX30Other notable features include a 14.1-megapixel sensor, ISO settings from 80 to 1,600, 720p HD movie recording with stereo sound and full manual control as well as a Smart Auto Mode.
Canon has also put in a so-called "Zoom Framing Assist" function into the camera, which allows the user to track subjects that move out of the frame by quickly zooming out to a wider view and then to quickly zoom back in once the subject is located.
The PowerShot SX30 IS has a recommended retail price of USD 595 ++