CoolPix L1100: Can you use the optical zoom when shooting video?
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It's "CoolPix L110" btw. From the User Manual, page 73, under "Recording Movies" - number 3, 4th bullet: "Digital Zoom cannot be used while recording movies. If digital Zoom is used before recording, it will be cancelled when recording starts." Optical zoom works fine, though :D
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Yes, you can zoom in the video mode. The "slow" zoom mentioned by others is not a "slow" zoom; it's a proper zoom. You don't want a "fast" zoom in video, you want a nice even "proper" zoom. It's slower compared with the still picture mode, but it's what you want for video; it's a design feature, not a problem. If you zoom in on a subject in the video mode too fast, it's not a pleasing effect. To answer your other questions in the other comment sections; a fast zoom in the still picture mode is nice so that you don't miss your shot; but in the video mode that is not the case; you don't want a "fast" zoom. Yes, you can zoom in the video mode. The "slow" zoom mentioned by others is not a "slow" zoom; it's a proper zoom. You don't want a "fast" zoom in video, you want a nice even "proper" zoom. It's slower compared with the still picture mode, but it's what you want for video; it's a design feature, not a problem. If you zoom in on a subject in the video mode too fast, it's not a pleasing effect. To answer your other questions in the other comment sections; a fast zoom in the still picture mode is nice so that you don't miss your shot; but in the video... » Read More Yes, you can zoom in the video mode. The "slow" zoom mentioned by others is not a "slow" zoom; it's a proper zoom. You don't want a "fast" zoom in video, you want a nice even "proper" zoom. It's slower compared with the still picture mode, but it's what you want for video; it's a design feature, not a problem. If you zoom in on a subject in the video mode too fast, it's not a pleasing effect. To answer your other questions in the other comment sections; a fast zoom in the still picture mode is nice so that you don't miss your shot; but in the video mode that is not the case; you don't want a "fast" zoom. « Show Less
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Yes. "Rotate the MODE dial to SCENE press the MENU button and choose Panorama. Choose EASY (Easy Panorama) and press the OK button. Choose Normal (180) or Wide (360) as the shooting range and press the OK button. Frame the first edge of the panorama scene, and then press the shutter-release button to focus. Press the shutter-release button all the way then remove your finger from the shutter-release button. Move the camera slowly and straight in one of the four directions, and begin shooting." For more information, search for the Owners Manual for the Nikon CoolPix S9100. Hope this helps!
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So is that a "yes you can" or "no you cannot"? I cannot tell from the YouTube videos if they are using optical or digital zoom.
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I am not aware of the Zoom issue but most if not all of the 990i cameras to this point will need the update. The change has been made to the cameras and we need to get through the cameras that are out there yet. This firmware update is designed to correct video capture to utilize the full field of view of the sensor when in HD video mode. It also resolves the "clicking" issue from the IR filter moving after every capture at night. The filter will now correctly move twice per day: at day-to-night / night-to-day transitions. Here is the link if anyone needs it; https://www.moultriefeeders.com/firmwareupdates Thanks, outdoortrailcams PB Supply LLC
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Depends on system. Camera is stationary on my system and the base unit can zoom
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As far as I remember, there's a mode you can take a picture with a short video. Anyway you can play the video you take and print screen to get the image you need later. Yep, you can enable digital zoom in video mode.
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M. Dutra, yes, this is possible with the SX200. You should also consider the Panasonic Lumix ZS3 for video, since it allows you to zoom in and out while shooting video. And further, it features AVCHD compression which allows for longer videos per megabyte. Take a look at http://www.panasonic.net/lumix and select ZS3. Oh, and regardless of camera choice, you may want to use a tripod while taking video using the zoom, as camera shake is amplified. Even the built in "IS" can only stabilize the image so much.
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I just tested it, and you can zoom during movie mode.Oops--I have CHDK on my memory card.CHDK gives your camera many new features that Canon 'forgot' to enable (such as motion detection, interval scripting, exposure bracketing, etc.).Zoom was probably disabled because it adds a lot of noise, so Canon only gives you digital zoom in movie mode. If you want optical zoom, put CHDK on your memory card. This will also give you an option to mute it during zoom. Alternatively, you could edit it after on your computer.google for CHDK for more info. This makes Canon point-and-shoots much more featureful than other brands and sold me on this Powershot (a great camera for $75). I just tested it, and you can zoom during movie mode.Oops--I have CHDK on my memory card.CHDK gives your camera many new features that Canon 'forgot' to enable (such as motion detection, interval scripting, exposure bracketing, etc.).Zoom was probably disabled because it adds a lot of noise, so Canon only gives you digital zoom in movie mode. If you want optical zoom, put CHDK on your memory card. This will also give you an option to mute it during zoom. Alternatively, you could edit it after on your computer.google for CHDK for more info. This makes... » Read More I just tested it, and you can zoom during movie mode.Oops--I have CHDK on my memory card.CHDK gives your camera many new features that Canon 'forgot' to enable (such as motion detection, interval scripting, exposure bracketing, etc.).Zoom was probably disabled because it adds a lot of noise, so Canon only gives you digital zoom in movie mode. If you want optical zoom, put CHDK on your memory card. This will also give you an option to mute it during zoom. Alternatively, you could edit it after on your computer.google for CHDK for more info. This makes Canon point-and-shoots much more featureful than other brands and sold me on this Powershot (a great camera for $75). « Show Less
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I have not tried that yet over the winter. I typically use zoom or macro for that. I do most of my shots handheld.
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I took a look at the lumix camera to me it looks like the lens will be too big for the opening. I don't think you would be able to use your zoom function. Hope this helps you out.
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Yes you can. Video does blur some as zooming but focus again once zooming has stopped. I was doing a video of a waterfall and noticed while watching it on TV that the sound was distorted while zooming. But was okay after zooming stopped. Overall it does okay.
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You can run the lens out whilst shooting video, so zooming isn't a problem. The only downside is the sound of the lens coming out is picked up by the microphone.
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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
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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.
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I am using a laea4 on my a7 with a tamron 70-300 and you can use optical zoom, clear zoom, and digital zoom. you can set a custom menu such as c3 and go to it at anytime. I was quite impressed with the images using all three. Hope this helps, Luke
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I own (and LOVE!) this camera and zoom during video recording all the time. It does takes a split second to re-focus however...