Thank you for the info. I have been looking at camera's that have an optical zoom, as well as other features. I know I can figure it out, just need to have a little patience and learn more about my camera.

Sorry, didn't realize I was hiding, think I fixed that. I work in a supercenter discount store, and actually have to work on Black Friday. I haven't seen the sales on the camera's yet, but will take all the advice given, with great appreciation, and start my search. Thank you very much.

Not quite sure, I know that some can run pretty high. While I do take alot of pics, I am not a pro by any means. I just want good quality pics and the ability to get close ups. I know nothing about lenses, and special accessories. Maybe the $200 to $300 range but want something that doesn't require going through alot of steps just to set up for one shot.

I have a kodak easyshare sport. All zoom pics are grainy or blurry. It doesn't have optical zoom. I would love to zoom in on insects, birds etc, but pics come out looking like cartoon pics, blurry, discolored etc. Any suggestions for a good zoom camera...please.