Leolaia
The clarity is outstanding ! ! !
We've all seen professional shots, but wow, especially the one of the sunset, that's the kinda pics I'm into.
I myself am in the market just for a good compact with optical zoom, I think a 12X will do fine for me, I have some binoculars that go up to 22X and when I view thru them, what I'd like to shoot from my window, even 16 is a bit too close. The sunsets from my window are spectacular, but unforunately I'm just on the 9th floor of my bldg, the floors above get the full picture of the skyline, bridges and all, I'm in NYC by the way. and the entrance to the roof is locked, so I'll never get a skyline shot of the city, at least not from my window !