Zoom on movie clips with TZ3...its possible? Can I use optical zoom whrn I recording movie clips?Thanks
160795
wow, thanks, first I heard about the focus. So if I'm filming soccer coming towards me, the action will be out of focus at the other end of the field?
160796
The reason usually sited is that the zooming motor will cause too much noise in the audio. Cameras like the TZ1 and Fuji's S700 have an internal zoom mechanism (the lens doesn't go in and out of the camera) and therefore don't register noise at the microphone. I did find one (can't remember which) that still had an external zoom but a whisper quiet motor so it allowed for zooming during video. Some cameras won't allow mechanical zooming but digital zooming. Hope that helps.
160797
No, and the focus will not change either. The focus issue is an even bigger problem than the lack of zoom.
160798
Yes, I believe the Lumix DMC-TZ1 will zoom while shooting video. It's a good camera, just not as many megapixels as the TZ3, larger, and uses a lens cap- it's biggest disadvantage.
160799
Do *ANY* decent compact cameras nowadays allow optical zooming while shooting video? I've looked at a bunch of them in stores and can't seem to find any.
160800
Thanks, John. Now if only I had pockets big enough both to purchase the S5 IS *and* to hold its bulk. :-/ So I guess I'm still wondering: Just what the heck IS the reason none of the pocket-size digi-cams seem to allow zooming in video mode? Too expensive? Too noisy? Simply not possible due to some technical constraint? If anyone has a good answer, I'd still like to know. Thanks for the good discussion so far...
160801
Sure, the TZ1 does it, but it won't be around forever and has, in most ways, been surpassed by the TZ3.So I guess what I meant by my first post was: Do any OTHERS, besides the TZ1, allow zooming while doing video?
176123
The zoom works extremely well. The zoom is configurable to zooom slow, normal, fast.. or even more detailed with a zoom speed of 1 to 15. The rocker switch is very easy to use...if you are hold it from the top or from the side...there is a rocker switch zoom there.. and both rockers are configurable. Very nice product for video..no to so good with photos. It does have a nice feature right next to the side zoom rocker to take photos as you are doing video... The pictures are ok but it was made to do video... Very nice quality video!
1127977
I wanted to do a followup to my original question about zooming while shooting a movie. This camera does not adjust the focus as you zoom in and out while filming. You must adjust your focus first, then shoot your movie at that adjustment. My Canon TX1 (I no longer have it) gave me very good quality HD movies with the ability to zoom in and out without recording the sound of the zoom and the adjustment as you zoomed reset beautifully --- I was spoiled by this camera.
1127243
> can I zoom while in video mode with the TX1?"Users can optically and digitally zoom during video capture."(http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/content/Canon-Reveals-TX1-with-HD-Movie-Mode.htm)
40717
what about zooming in and out while video recording, I know you can do that with T700, but can you also do that with the T77?
1956148
I have my Z712 set to auto zoom while recording or taking pictures and YES you can adjust the zoom before and DURING the process of recording. I LOVE IT! It is much easier to have the camera auto zoom than to attempt to do it myself while recording. My daughter was on a swim team and I would record her events........once I programmed the auto zoom, it made watching her event much nicer and I could change the zoom if I wanted. During playback, I didn't hear the noise of the zoom focus, but then again, with a bunch of screaming and yelling parents in the background it was hard to tell.
943414
I'm sorry I can't help because I never use video except by mistake. I only take pictures and I have loved this camera and features. I would like a longer optical zoom so I gpt anoter camera for special occassions, /I wish I could be of help on the video.
92049
Well, it only has digital zoom, and no real optical zooming (the lens does not move). I never use digital zoom, as it makes an already grainy image (from this camera anyway) even less sharp. If I wanted to "zoom" I would do it in post-processing in your computer's video editor, as you can crop at will.
3368
It will record audio during video. Ive not triewd zooming so cant answer your second question. I have to say that as time goes by,m Im less enthused byb this camera. It was cheap, being an old model, but I dont think Id buy it again. It takes too long to zoom in or out and serches way too long to focus in lower light conditions.
363259
From SD990 Users Manual (p 100): 'You can use the digital zoom, but the optical zoom cannot be used. If you want to shoot at the maximum magnification, you should adjust the zoom to the maximal factor before shooting. The sound from the zoom will be recorded' So really, it is just like many other cheaper P&S cameras, you can only use digitial zoom in movie mode. Digital zoom will degrade image quality considerably. Here is the link to the manual: http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/0300001398/PSSD990IS_IXUS980IS_CUG_EN.pdf
1355125
D. Barnes is correct. Although I'm very new with the camera, I am amazed at how well the stability worked with telephoto movie. When photographing our grandson's football game, the camera was set to full zoom, and the view finder shown the movie as shaking terribly. I was certain it would be unviewable (a word?). But after downloading, it was quite amazing how steady the movie appeared. Impressive.
906355
Yes, you can zoom in while recording, but you do hear the zoom sound on the recorded video. I'm sure there's a way to remove that sound if you are an editing expert, which I'm not. So it's more annoying than anything really. Overall, I am still happy with the camera.
1815038
Yes, you may zoom in video mode. However, it is not the full 30x. Not sure how much, but it works well for me.
2251245
Thank you for clarifying. The reviews on cnet.com indicate that one cannot zoom while filming - very confusing!
788370
Yes...... but is not designed for itOn movie mode the zoom is not smooth and the auto focus is noisy. Good for picturesGreat on a full sensor camera
41039
You can, however, zoom in and out BEFORE you begin recording.... you just can't do it WHILE you're recording. So if you want to record something zoomed in 5x, just be sure you zoom in before you begin recording.
1528934
Sorry for the delay as i was out of town. I just tried it out and yes you can zoom in recording mode.