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What camera is really good for bird watching?

I have been shopping around for a camera with long zoom and good megapixels for bird watching. However, all the cameras I searched for sacrifice picture quality for mega zoom. Any suggestions for super zoom cameras under $500?

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1. Canon S3IS. It is a really good camera, takes really good pictures but I do not think it will be enough for bird watching for zoom purposes. Maybe a tame bird you can get a good shot at but wild birds you may not be able to fit the frame with it. Thats why pros have 600mm lenses with a 2X converter at the end of the lens.

2. kodak z612 is a good choice.
olympus is coming out with a new one in about a month
go to website and check it out