Is the zoom continuous, or locked into the 4 marked 8,.12,16,24x?
1545606
The zoom feature requires refocusing throughout the magnification range which is very frustrating. I only keep these for my wife as she likes its light weight.
1545607
The zoom is continuous via a convenient sliding lever. Quite smooth and easily accessible.
1545608
I wasn't positive as to the answer , so I called my Granddaughter ( sold the camera to her without really using it much)--She says "Continuous"--Hope this helps.
207626
Yes, it is continuous but it's somewhat intense for close ups. At the right distance it would work well for video.
1625584
The difference is 1mm wider on the wide end and doesn't have as wide of a zoom range (8mm less on the long end). In exchange for a very limited zoom range, you get 1 stop more light to your sensor.I have the 11-16mm and wouldn't trade it for the 12-24 unless I needed more overlap with my other lenses. As it is right now, I have nice coverage from 11-200 with only small gaps (16-17mm and 55-70mm) and a constant f/2.8 or better.
1919746
Check in the Menu to verify the "Function Lever" is set to either "Auto" or "Zoom". It can be set to exposure only.
343802
Yes it does. It took me a while to find it, but if you click on the display button twice it should be on top. You can zoom 2x or 4x. Hope that helps :)
201738
Yes, If you hold down the ctrl key while doing a two finger swipe it zooms in and out.
1815039
Sorry - only used the video once or twice and did not work well so not sure I ever tried zoom in that mode
1253004
I have the exact same question. Please do post your findings. I am confused too. Apparently 18-200 is supposed to have larger zoom but I want to make sure that the quality of 18-200 matches to 18-135 at the least upto 135 mm. If so i will go with 18-200 for sure.
857034
It has a zoom in and a zoom out key. They are located above the F11 and F12 keys.Hope this helps.
1485414
No, that's not true. The focus ring must stop at either end of the focal range. If not, the lens is faulty. My 24-70mm lens works perfectly as designed. Both the zoom and focus rings STOP at either end of their intended range. Hope my answer is helpful for you. Regards,Tam
2204555
The f/# changes as you zoom the lens. At 24mm it is f/2.8, at 85mm it is f/4.0.
857036
It has a zoom in and a zoom out key. They are located above the F11 and F12 keys. Hope this helps.
1929361
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.
2235158
The zoom is manual. You set it when you hang the camera. It has a BNC female for the composite video out. I have two (of a 12 cam system) and they are wonderful.
465046
The zoom is totally manual...you control it manually. I think your question is: does the lens keep the subject in focus as yous change the zoom focal length? Yes it does.
1773513
I believe the optical zoom is the only difference. It is 24x vs. 30x optical zoom.
1347024
Most likely, the person who originally set up this listing simply made an error. Unfortunately, none of the subsequent sellers picked up on it and simply listed theirs for sale attached to the erroneous description. You are correct in that according to the manual it is a 5X digital zoom rather than an optical zoom.