I think I get what Rich is getting at with the perspective thing, but just to add to the confusion.... When using my old compact I would often find, especially with landscapes, that the perspective seemed to be stretched and when reviewing the shots objects in the distance would appear smaller in comparision than they would to my eye. The lens is a 10x zoom equivalent to 38-380mm. However on the SLR using the kit 18-55mm  the final shot is very close indeed to what my eye sees.

• Andy

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