Low optics in new models... why???

[mach04]

I have decided to buy a hard drive camcorder, but the new ones in the shops have a low optical zoom compare to the elder models. I was wondering why they have reduced this as this is an important part of a camcorder. I have in mind to buy a Sony camcorder, but havent decided which model yet.
Can anyone explain me why?

 

[Amos43]

This is the PC hardware forum, i don't think this is the right place for your post

 

[mach04]

sorry I couldnt find a better place to post.

 

[micker377]

Try "newsletter@jakeludington.com". It is a weekly newsletter that deals with audio and video subjects. At the end on the newsletter, there is a section devoted to vid-cam use.