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If you're looking for a camera with big zoom, without breaking the bank, the 14.1-megapixel Kodak EasyShare M580 is a fantastic choice. This pocket shooter delivers 8x optical zoom, along with excellent image and HD-video quality, all at a $199.95 (direct) price that's hard to beat. The M580 doesn't have the slim build you'll get on some other cameras in this price range (like the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS ($229.99, ) or the Sony Cyber-shot W350 ($199.99, ), but what the M580 lacks in portability, it makes up for with excellent image quality, a large LCD, and big zoom. Specifications Type Compact Megapixels 14 MP Media Format Secure Digital High Capacity 35-mm Equivalent (Wide) 28 35-mm Equivalent (Telephoto) 224 Optical Zoom 8 x LCD size 3 inches Wireless Connectivity No HD Video Capture Yes Design and Features Undoubtedly the best feature of the M580 is the 8x optical zoom lens it packs into a 1-inch thick body. The nondescript camera comes in a me...