When you engage the zoom, does it start slowly and then speed up slightly? Is it a nice smooth zoom?
327474
Excellent smooth zoom! Starts slowly and I can control it to go slower or quicker!
1568593
For a super zoom it is light and reasonably small. It does take low light pictures and there is no delay in picture taking. Turn on and it is ready to go.
2070030
So far it's been pretty smooth...any time it's looked jagged, it's been a connection speed issue more than the camera. I agree with a previous answer, if you're looking for something with a lot of movement, there's probably a better camera out there, but for basic Skype, etc, I've been really happy with it!
415040
Mine did the same thing but pretty much all the way thru the zoom function. I sent it back and ordered the HS50EXR glad I did, zooming is real smooth, focus is faster ect. Well worth the extra cost.
31100
The zoom is Excellent!, but the autofocus delay a little some times. About the different lighting i not sure. Some photos that i did are in my blog fotosypaisajesdevenezuela.blogspot.com how reference.
963784
I recomend to you... Its a good zoom for the beginners photographers!!! The scope is very good and you can complement with the digital zoom.... I hope will be useful.
1888573
I think if you are going to zoom in and expect good resolution you should raise your shooting pixels way above 3. I was pleased with mine when I tried it. If you don't increase the pixels then if you need to blow up your picture it will seem grainy.
1951250
I have yet to find a camera with no delay on fast shutter speed. The zoom is good for a camera of this size but will not do the same job as a lens that zooms to 200 plus. Don't get me wrong, this is a great small camera but if you are looking for GREAT safari photos, go to a much larger camera that has that capacity.
1765244
It seems slow to me also. Do you like the camera? So far I am NOT thrilled with it. My point and shoot Panasonic ZS give me better results.
2122055
it works well.. you just have to move forward and back for the lens to detect the objecting, zooming didn't work with my lens, I've only tried it out with the 18-55mm lens. the picture looks clear.
918284
Yes, it's very smooth and slow. And, even when you take it all the way to max speed, spatter is minimal with the wire beater design. Of course, if you lift it at high speed it's going to fly everywere! But, to your question, smooth start is very slow and smooth.
750392
No, you have to preset the zoom before going down. Other then that, definitely use flash attachment.
2193887
The focus is slower but I expect that with a larger lens. Once it's focused initially though, I think it performs well.
1300383
Hi bruno, I mentioned a rather stiff zoom ring starting around 100mm and no it didn't get better. I did exchange it and the new copy was better but still a bit stiff, the low light characteristics on the replacement improved just a little bit . This lens for me pretty much spends it's time in a drawer unless I'm going somewhere outside that requires going light and the photo's taken aren't important. It's rarely on my camera.
387949
The zoom is pretty good good, but up to a certain point (there is a gauge on the screen when you zoom that has a mark). when it gets past that, it changes the resolution so it's not quite a clear, but I've taken wonderful pictures with the zoom. We use it for work everyday, it's a tough little camera and takes great pictures!
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Actually to be honest with, it seems to be pretty fast to me at least. It´s pretty impressive how the shutter reacts, as soon as I press the button to take the picture. This is why I bought in the first place; Id say in circumstances where there a lot of movemente its probably less than a second for the camera to record the picture taken I´ve taken so many at a time, its awesome.
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Like the rest of the comments, you are right, it will become a 48mm lens, pretty close to what you see is what you get through the viewer. I did notice the lens it has a unique sound when it is focusing. it is pretty cool. I been using this lens for a while now, and it took me a little to get use to it. (I normally shoot with a 18- 200 zoom) so moving forward and backward to get the shot took some getting use to.