Does this mean in photography and video, I don't understand this statement? "If you need to zoom consider conventional camcorder"
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With the GH3 (or any DLSR/still-type camera), you are typically limited to either prime lenses (set focal length) or manual zoom lenses. There aren't many powered zoom lenses available off the shelf. A conventional camcorder features a zoom lenses that makes it easy to smoothly zoom in and out on your subject while recording. A manual zoom makes it more difficult to zoom smoothly, giving it a choppy look during recording. Most pros advise against using too much zooming anyway. The GH3 is a killer camera for corporate video. I use it with prime and manual zoom lenses. Using the primes just means that you need to "zoom with your feet" - physically move the camera to frame your shot.
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As long as you have the adapter on the camera, you're always going to have that tunnel vision unless you zoom in till it's gone. If your are thinking of getting this kit, I would say skip and save your money. It adds nothing at all to the use of the camera.
677444
According to one of the reviews, you can't zoom while using he video function.
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.
1278589
That is not correct. You were probably in manual focus, or someone setup some strange focus points. I use this camara for filming hunting, and the focus must change constantly and have never had the issue you decribe. BTW love this camera. Great quality, but cheap enough that I dont feel I need to baby it every minute.
27149
No it does not, because of the Sound feature. The mic would pick up any zoom lens noise. You have to pre-set the zoom prior to shooting. these types of cameras should not be considered for movies except in a pinch.
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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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This is referring to the diameter of the threads on the end of the camcorder's lens, where you screw on lenses and filters. This camcorder is designed for 37mm lenses and filters, so if you stick to that size, you won't need any adapter rings.
876059
This refers to the size. And I'll take a leap and say, if you had to ask that, you should not buy this film, you are probably looking for 35mm and this film will not fit into your camera. I know that it may be cheaper, but you're between a rock and a hard place if your film doesn't perfectly fit into the camera.
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Looking at "true full" HD and omitting other characteristics is like choosing a digital camera based solely on megapixels. The lens quality, aperture size, and CCD quality/size are also very important. A "full HD" camcorder can be vastly inferior to one that isn't full HD because of variances in these characteristics. Signal to noise ratios are critical to image quality.
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Yes and no... The camera does have this capability, but the quality of focus while zooming in and out (during recording) does not appear to be all that consistent/reliable. I just did a little test before replying to this question; there were places within the zoom range where the camera simply could not/would not focus.
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I believe you can. One reason I liked this camera was because it had so many options. You can find the manual online and check out specs. It is a great little camera but does not have wide screen. I also do not like that the view finder is on top. It makes it hard to see what you are filming if you have on high tripod. I recently bought the new zoom Q. 4 and was impressed with the sound and camera lens. The wide angle made it nice to get whole stage. I have some video examples of both on you tube I can send link.
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Yes, full zoom in video. Takes the autofocus a little time to catch up while zooming in video, but true of most cameras in this class.
48517
Yes you can use the 4x optical zoom while shooting video. I just verified this with my camera in hand.
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it's because the zoom on the video mode fails on this camera after awhile,at least it did on mine.i took prolly 10 videos at concerts and noticed i was able to zoom while recording.then all of the sudden it didn't work anymore.u have to zoom in to where u want it now and can't adjust the zoom once u push record.
1800694
Yes, you can zoom in when recording video. But you do have to turn off the microphone in setting or it won't work.
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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.