1) What is the battery life like using the zoom control? 2) What is the smallest amount of incremental zoom possible, based on going from 10 - 22 mm over the period of 2 hours. Possible?
1636850
The advantage of this rig comes from the fact that you can both zoom and focus a dslr with the flick of a thumb (something that a person used to using an older ENG style camera might miss after switching). Doing time lapse work on this rig won't work. They are simple toggles that vary from speed/torque. Depending on the zoom, the lowest settings might not even turn the ring. You can tap the toggle for subtle focus control but only because the focus ring offers less resistance than the zoom ring. I think you should look for a different product, or modify a manual follow focus so that you can turn it mm by mm over the two hours.
2050979
No measurable lag. But it's not like an analog speed control - it's either on or off. But I can still move to where I want, even at 30x zoom.
1567841
Yes, the zoom has variable speed.I am not using it at the moment and I am planing to sell it. If you are interested please contact me: producciones1.78@hotmail.es
17315
The battery is rechargeable and lasts for approximately 300 shots. I think the battery life is effected by the amount of times you zoom in or out since the lens is operated via the battery. The camera comes with a very nice camera strap. A standard size sd card (not micro) works in the camera. Hope this helps!
740947
I have the 4ov digi pro gmax, like it, but wish it would last longer on a single battery charge when used on high, only about 15 to 20 minutes, good to have an extra battery ready
1591877
1) Battery life from the included battery ~800maH is about 50 minutes shooting at 720p at 60fps. I believe it is a little longer when you shoot at slower frame rates like 30fps. I bought a 1200 maH after market battery which took it to nearly 60 min at 60fps. 2) I usually use the camera in more or less bright sunlight outdoors at a pool. So optical and digital zoom is pretty good under those conditions which are generally optimal conditions for most videocams. I have not tried in lower light situations. 3) It saves in mp4 format which is perfect for most applications. I have a SDHC slot on my Mac and it's easy to copy from the SDHC card to my computer and do whatever I want, share or burn DVD.
1850975
You cannot zoom. You really don't need to. I have used it to spot deer in a field at a little over 100 yards. That would be it's max range. I have ridden night trails for a solid hour with no problems. That is as long as I have tested it.
1717677
Yes, the resulting videos are very good - AND you can zoom while taking video - something my previous device couldn't do. Video is limited to 20 min (assuming your SD card is that big), but obviously you can simply finish your 20 min video and begin another. That would be a long video to shoot! I try to personally limit my videos to five to seven minutes....beyond that and no one wants to watch a vacation / family video that long....but you may have unique requirements, I understand. I do not know what you mean by your "remote viewfinder" question.....
724089
The zoom is pretty decent for the price. A simple button zoom and at its maxed zoom the camera still delivers good quality photos. However, the zoom itself isn't that great for long distance. At max it seems like it can zoom into a medium shot of an object a few yards away. If you want a camera specifically for the zoom, I advise against this. It is good for close ups and medium shots however.
2015331
Depending on how much you use flash, delve frequently into menus, etc., you can usually expect pretty decent battery life. I've gone a whole day shooting over 200 exposures without depleting the battery entirely.
1944962
It depends on the ligth condition and the zoom that you are using.... remember autofocus take time and with facial recognition even more... so 2 seconds its fine
513919
The older version is great, loved it!! Battery life was phenomenal.. lasted months! I upgraded to the new version only because my old one broke. That said, the newer version is also great, extra buttons are very useful esp. if you use it for 3D modelling, but the battery life is not as good as the older version. Stock up on AA batteries, especially if you never turn the mouse off. Using the mouse daily, you may get a few weeks of battery life. Switching the mouse off at night will extend the life a bit tho.
2260770
Delay not very good. I have a DigiTech RP 55 that does it all. I would'nt buy the Zoom again. Hope this helps.
2169341
I very much like the zoom, which allows so much flexibility. I do use it at full zoom quite a bit, though.
1302721
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.
1505637
There is a little delay. More on some settings than others. I would say the battery life is good but I would recommend having a backup. I haven't had the camera for long and I'm no expert so I don't know what would be considered normal usage. I have shot over a hundred pictures on one battery and that is with some playing around with the camera also. Hope this helps.
350840
What does that mean? Zoom? If so, pretty good. Not the best, but I'm quite happy with it. As for Micro, it MUST be on that setting to work. And then it works great.