Which Canon cameras allow you to perform an optical zoom while recording video?

If you're looking for the newest Canon P&S camera(s) with optical zoom during video recording (not a Canon Video Camera) you should check out the Canon PowerShot SX20 IS usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=Mo... --quote-- - This high-powered 20x Wide-angle Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer reduces camera shake so you achieve magnificent images whether you are up close or far away. - Provides flexibility to use the optical zoom while shooting superb 720p HD movies with stereo sound so you can fully capture those fun, memorable moments, with an HDMI output connector for easy playback on your HDTV. - Improved Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 22 predefined shooting situations.

- This classically styled DIGIC 4 Image Processor, 12.1 Megapixel camera is a perfect device for any shooter! - Large 2.5-inch Vari-angle LCD enables easy viewing. --/quote.

You can consider this one camera Canon PowerShot SX210IS. It's a great point & shoot camera Great Features:- 1. Good image quality, some noise above ISO 200, but correctable with Neat Image.2.It would be nice to have 25mm on the wide angle end and reduce it to 12x on the tele end.

3. Very good low light performance in manual mode or auto mode.4. Video is very good as is sound quality.5.

The form factor was good. blog.camerafobia.com/canon-powershot-sx2....

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