How do you get the superzoom to kick in? There's supposed to be a digital zoom with this camera, but when I take a shot it goes out to the 30x optical and then stops. The guide indicates that the smart zoom won't work with 16m or 16:9(12m). But even if I change the resolution to 10m, 5m, vga, the digital zoom doesn't kick in. Very frustrated.Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX100V 16.2 MP Exmor R CMOS Digital Still Camera with Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 30x Optical Zoom Lens and Full HD 1080 Video How do you get the superzoom to kick in? There's supposed to be a digital zoom with this camera, but when I take a shot it goes out to the 30x optical and then stops. The guide indicates that... » Read More How do you get the superzoom to kick in? There's supposed to be a digital zoom with this camera, but when I take a shot it goes out to the 30x optical and then stops. The guide indicates that the smart zoom won't work with 16m or 16:9(12m). But even if I change the resolution to 10m, 5m, vga, the digital zoom doesn't kick in. Very frustrated.Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX100V 16.2 MP Exmor R CMOS Digital Still Camera with Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 30x Optical Zoom Lens and Full HD 1080 Video « Show Less
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Go to menu.CLick on the icon that looks like a briefcase, i think (under the question mark). scroll down to digital zoom and change smart to precision. That should work.Watch this video, for more help: http://www.youtube.com/user/BinaryCafe#p/a/AEE35B8C10C864BF/2/25KhqQJnY9Y
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Personally, I would never use the superzoom. It is very difficult to hold the scene steady at 30x, let alone higher. I would shoot at 30x and then trim the resulting photo in my computer.
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1) Just as NikonBrad suggests, try it in manual mode. 2) Can you take the same shot, in auto, with the regular body trigger? If so, the unit isn't sending the signal to record.
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Amm does have a point. I've used it off camera with long exposures where i wanted to illuminate something in the foreground but you do have ti trigger it by pressing the test button. I took it to a camera shop and tried other wireless triggers and none of them worked. I also called Sigma and they said if i bought some $500 triggers it should work but I tried pocket wizards an that didn't work either. There are so much more options out there for Nikon an Canon users that I'd try something else if i were you. I only bought this cause Sony has a different hotshoe mount that we're limited in our choices. Amm does have a point. I've used it off camera with long exposures where i wanted to illuminate something in the foreground but you do have ti trigger it by pressing the test button. I took it to a camera shop and tried other wireless triggers and none of them worked. I also called Sigma and they said if i bought some $500 triggers it should work but I tried pocket wizards an that didn't work either. There are so much more options out there for Nikon an Canon users that I'd try something else if i were you. I only bought this cause Sony has a different hotshoe mount that we're limited in... » Read More Amm does have a point. I've used it off camera with long exposures where i wanted to illuminate something in the foreground but you do have ti trigger it by pressing the test button. I took it to a camera shop and tried other wireless triggers and none of them worked. I also called Sigma and they said if i bought some $500 triggers it should work but I tried pocket wizards an that didn't work either. There are so much more options out there for Nikon an Canon users that I'd try something else if i were you. I only bought this cause Sony has a different hotshoe mount that we're limited in our choices. « Show Less
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Avoid extra digital zoom. The brighter the light the better. In lower light try evening setting. Do what you can to hold still. I can't remember if there is a setting for stabilization method you can check.
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1. Although I haven't experienced it, the "excessively red" phenomena has been discussed a lot in "Sony Talk" forum at DPREVIEW website: Search for the term "oversaturation," at either dpreview or Google it (both lead to the same discussion thread: currently 50 entries). 2. The "Manual" that you referenced is merely a starter version, with little useful info (only 20 pages in English); instead, the "User Guide" is really extensive, and comes on CD with all HX100's inside the BOX. You can also access the online version of the CD (and save it to your computer), via Google search: "Sony HX100v user guide" (select the .pdf version, as most easily readable). It's 274 pages, but convenient to save to desktop and access as you need it: Read it in small chunks, practicing with the camera, and reading some more...I've read the .pdf version twice, and still refer to it. My best advice is to read the vast number of discussions at dpreview, in the "Sony Talk" forum, to LEARN from the largest collection of online owners of the HX100v: I read it daily for info on use of features, and to see photo examples of what others can do with this camera. The really avid new owner will go to the trouble of searching waaay back in Sony Talk, to discussion pages in June or early July, when the camera was still new...and vast numbers of discussions focussed on specific camera features. Think of it this way: Most everything that an HX100v newby faces has already been discussed at length at dpreview!
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Hey Mark, Try setting the camera to the "P" on the dial (stands for Program AE). Once you do, click the Q. MENU button on the bottom right of camera. Select the ISO setting and change it to 200 or 400. I'm having the same issues as you with this camera and its poor low light performance. To get better shots indoors, it helps to crank up the ISO to a higher setting. The downside is that the picture may come in a bit grainy. The higher the ISO, the more grain, but at least you'll have a brighter and clearer picture. At ISO 200 and 400, you shouldn't have too much grain for it to ruin the picture. Let me know if it works!
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I haven't taken a lot of video but I never have much with any digital camera I've owned. Having said that, I would ONLY shoot video with STM lense (like the 18-135 in this kit) so when the auto focus "hunts" for focus its at least silent. I shot one video with the 50-250...you could hear every motor movement. Yes it is simple to use. You set the mode you want (manual, aperture priority, shutter priority or auto) and press the record button...It picks up clear audio better than any cellphone(probably not the best comparison) but in the videos of the kids in the yard you can heard what they are saying clearly enough from 20+ ft away. I haven't taken a lot of video but I never have much with any digital camera I've owned. Having said that, I would ONLY shoot video with STM lense (like the 18-135 in this kit) so when the auto focus "hunts" for focus its at least silent. I shot one video with the 50-250...you could hear every motor movement. Yes it is simple to use. You set the mode you want (manual, aperture priority, shutter priority or auto) and press the record button...It picks up clear audio better than any cellphone(probably not the best comparison) but in the videos of the kids in the yard you can heard... » Read More I haven't taken a lot of video but I never have much with any digital camera I've owned. Having said that, I would ONLY shoot video with STM lense (like the 18-135 in this kit) so when the auto focus "hunts" for focus its at least silent. I shot one video with the 50-250...you could hear every motor movement. Yes it is simple to use. You set the mode you want (manual, aperture priority, shutter priority or auto) and press the record button...It picks up clear audio better than any cellphone(probably not the best comparison) but in the videos of the kids in the yard you can heard what they are saying clearly enough from 20+ ft away. « Show Less
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You are probably activating the digital zoom, going beyond the lens zoom... I don't have this device anymore, but that would be my guess
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Make sure in the settings that the zoom lever on the camera body is set to zoom for the lens. You can also set it to digital zoom and nothing. Maybe yours is set to nothing. Also check the "manual/servo" switch on this lens is set to servo
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Some how it works for my husband but it doesn't really work for me. How I get it to zoom is by tapping twice on the screen. Then to zoom back out is just the same just tap twice again and it will zoom back out.
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Set everything up (flash connected to NPT-04 receiver, everything turned on), and then hit the test button that's on top of the transmitter. Does the flash fire? If it does, then the transmitter is talking to the receiver, and the receiver is talking to the flash. So the problem is the camera isn't talking to the transmitter. You didn't say what camera you're using. On my Sony cameras, "wireless" is for using the pop-up flash to control and fire other flashes. You can do wireless TTL, and use the pop-up flash to be the "commander". That's what "wireless" flash mode is. Obviously that's not what you're doing. So change it to rear or fill flash mode, and see if that works.
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Does it still capture an image? even though it doesn't click? I usually toggle with the zoom or the iso. The AF may not be adjusting correctly as it does for the shutter to actually open. Is there a red display box(es) ? or the shooting mode may not be appropriate....
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Nope- its a horrible camera. I had the same problem. The only way to zoom is move the camera itself.
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Hi Tabish, Once you press the zoom in, its using the optical zoom which is upto 30x. Once you reach 30x zoom, and Digital zoom is activated, it will now use the Digital zoom. You will notice a small horizontal line on the zoom icon which means that once you pass that line, Digital zoom is now in use. You can set your camcorder to use optical zoom only by turning of Digital zoom. -Vincent
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Hello,On EXR and Auto mode I've found my images in low light to be sub par without using the flash - which then can unfortunately cause it's own set of problems. However, as I learn the camera I find adjusting the settings and really depending on the manual as a reference guide, along with youtube tutorial videos that my low and dim light photos are improving. I'm an Amateur at this stage of course but more advanced photographers would have an effortless time taking great shots in low light conditions. If you're shopping around check out the Panasonic FZ200 and the Sony DDSC-HX300 both have won tremendous accolades for low light performance. Hope this helps! Hello,On EXR and Auto mode I've found my images in low light to be sub par without using the flash - which then can unfortunately cause it's own set of problems. However, as I learn the camera I find adjusting the settings and really depending on the manual as a reference guide, along with youtube tutorial videos that my low and dim light photos are improving. I'm an Amateur at this stage of course but more advanced photographers would have an effortless time taking great shots in low light conditions. If you're shopping around check out the Panasonic FZ200 and the Sony... » Read More Hello,On EXR and Auto mode I've found my images in low light to be sub par without using the flash - which then can unfortunately cause it's own set of problems. However, as I learn the camera I find adjusting the settings and really depending on the manual as a reference guide, along with youtube tutorial videos that my low and dim light photos are improving. I'm an Amateur at this stage of course but more advanced photographers would have an effortless time taking great shots in low light conditions. If you're shopping around check out the Panasonic FZ200 and the Sony DDSC-HX300 both have won tremendous accolades for low light performance. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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I am a fan of the Sony. Here is a site that I have found helpful with a stat comparison. The sensor in the Sony is also in the much more expensive Nikon d5000 and d7000 and the Pentax k5. Sony makes the sensors, I think this gives you just too much bang for your buck, this sensor is very good at low light, one of the major reasons I am upgrading from a superzoom myself. http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Cameras/Compare-Camera-Sensors
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Sorry, I haven't had this problem. I think I remember it's best to focus from a normal angle to assure good focus zooming in. I presume you are also careful to center the image on the subject you want sharp. Ther might also be a setting to tell the camera how to handle close up shots. There may be levels orb types if selectivity possible. Depth of field is more critical in telephoto so it doesn't take much to throw it off. Sorry I don't have the camera or manual handy.