Canon SX30 IS with 35x optical zoom
 

I just purchased the new Canon SX30 IS after viewing video samples on youtube and tested it out yesterday using the full 35x optical and 4x digital for a 140x (3360mm 35mm eqiv ) and the IS worked very well for such a low priced camera IMHO.
YouTube - Handheld test of Canon SX30IS @ 35x optical + 4x digital zoom (140x) 3360mm


Blimp at sunset with Canon SX30 IS at 35x zoom (840mm ,35mm eqiv) handheld.
YouTube - Blimp at sunset with Canon SX30 IS at 35x zoom (840mm ,35mm eqiv) handheld

First Moon handheld test at up to 3360mm
 

First handheld test of my Canon SX30IS with 35x optical + 4x digital zoom (140x) 3360mm (35mm eqiv) of the moon.
YouTube - Moon handheld test of Canon SX30@35x optical + 4x digital zoom (140x) 3360mm

The OIS is quite amamzing for such a long range. These less expensive cameras are getting better and better.