You know i really really love my Camera. One of the main selling points of the Nikon P100 are its 26x optical zoom capabilities: useless? think again!

Nikon P100 Zoom Test Bird - no Zoom

Sample 1 – full auto mode, no zoom

Nikon P100 Zoom Test Bird - 26x optical Zoom

Sample 2 – full auto, 26x optical zoom

Nikon P100 Zoom Test Bird - 26x optical Zoom + 2x digital

Sample 3 – full auto, 26x optical + 2x digital zoom

Nikon P100 Zoom Test Bird - 26x optical Zoom + 4x digital

Sample 4 – full auto, 26x optical + 4x digital zoom

As you can see, the optical Zoom is just whooping. It takes an immensely steady hand, or either a Tripod, you can still see a lot of potential there. Combine a bit of optical zoom with macro mode and you can get some stunning super macro shots. (click on the pics for the flickr high res greatness!)

I just love it!