Re: Zoom and magnification relation

In article <wrRJj.26577$Er2.9552@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>,
 "Frank Arthur" <Art@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:

> "juky" <juklingos@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
>
news:9b19cb36-435f-4c4d-a19a-b297b95b1055@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Dear all,
> >
> > I have a mathematical question regarding relation between zoom 
> > factor
> > and magnification. My digital video camera shows me the current zoom
> > factor selected. Focal is 3,5-91 mm.
> 
> I am certain it does NOT read 3,5-91mm.
> 

Google is your friend (search for "26:1 optical zoom"):

"The Palmcorder PV-L552 camcorder is equipped with a lens capable of a 
26: 1 optical zoom. This powerful feature acts like a telescope to 
produce extraordinary close-up shots, superior in clarity to those 
provided by digital zoom."

http://www.camerafever.com/camcor/CamCorFormatVHSC1.html

--k