How can I make a 2D-graphics with zoom levels seen from above?

[zappsweden]

I am currently doing a F1-management sim in Java.
I want to be able to view the whole track or zoom in up to 500% and scroll on the zoomed in views. 100% zoom is viewing the whole track. I am currently using a JScrollpane where I will put the bitmaps.
Is that the best option?
Is there any built in zoom option(of a bitmap) in Graphics2D or any other class?
If 500% is the maximum zoom, should I make 5x5=25 different bitmaps to get best graphics at maximum zoom in?

 

[zappsweden]

Also, is it realistic to make a 2D-game like without the game being to slow or do I need to JCC it and compile a c-code and run it with a garbage collector?
I am counting on atleist 2GHz processors with my game which will probably be standard in 2 years when the game is ready.
Please motivate your answer not just saying: "Way to slow" or "I am sure it will work". You should hopefully have tried some java graphics or have seen it in reality to backup your answer.

 

[Lupine]

go over to Gamedev.net

they have resources and a java forum

you'll get more attention there

Lupine
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