I trying to figure out if it has auto focus or manual in still shots &amp; or movie, &amp; if the zoom has auto focus?
308097
The focus is manual in still and movie. The zoom and focus are combined. You just turn the dial until you get the zoom and focus you like. It works great. We really love this camera. BTW, we have had multiple Kodak and Sony cameras and we like the Fuji camera the best. Hope this helps with your purchase.
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.
82212
I am unaware of any manual focusing capability. It merely allows you to zoom in and out and it adjusts focus as necessary automatically.
1797282
The lens has a switch between manual focus and auto focus. It has a sharp focus. It's is much better and faster focus than my Canon 85 mm f1.4. I love it. Not sure if I answered your question tho. It has IS and close focus (the 85 does not have either!)
2012320
Yes. Zoom and Focus are manual with the inner ring for the later. It s a little bit to freaky not so gradual control. Its endless so no physical connection with lens I guess.
1469942
The lens does auto focus when the camera and lens are in auto focus mode but you can also select manual focus if desired.
506216
It has zoom, if you count that as manual focus. This kit, at least mine did, comes with two lenses that give good options for shoots. Hope this helps
996369
I tried my camera right before answering your question. If there is decent light, it auto focuses, but sometimes it takes a little while. You can zoom as you film, but it focuses faster and with more clarity when using the lower optical zoom range. I still love this camera... However, if you decide to buy it, make sure you get the fastest memory card for HD digital cameras (it only take the tiny ones), otherwise it is too slow taking pictures.
1055144
Yes. I just got mine and have been reading the manual and watching demos and reading reviews. Zoom works when shooting video, optical up to 5X and then digital up to 20X. (I am shooting video at 1280x720 which is HD enough for me.) Also I understand that the automagic settings continue to adjust continually while taking the video, and the image stabilization is just beyond awesome - I have a hand tremor that you would think would be extremely noticeable in a video and there is no hint of it. I am in awe of this thing.
862230
This does not have automatic focus. It does pretty good for the price. Its small and compact and fits in my purse and that's why I purchased it.
1324172
No, it's manual zoom and manually collapsible. Very small and lightweight. Also very sharp in the 14-30mm range. I don't use it for anything longer than that. Similarly, the 40-150mm lens for around $150 new is very sharp only in the 40-100mm range.
1407503
I have used this for a couple months, and its all auto-focus-- zoom, movies, stills. I have not used a manual focus at all.
1925688
Hey,The zoom in this camera is manual, controlled by the wheel (around the lense). It also has digital zoom, but no rocker as the typical point and shoot.
1226276
The lenses are manually operated there is no auto zoom or focus. It would be difficult to catch action shots but it all depends on how fast your fingers can make it happen I guess.
1799490
This lens is only manual focus. No Auto anything - think of it as a lens on the end of a slinky.
2178906
it's a manual zoom. all you have to do is grip the lens and twist. I just got back from a beach vacation and got some beautiful shots of the coast with the camera using two different lenses for the j1
1653571
yes. there is a manual focus option. I played with a couple times but don't love it (but I'm used to a DSLR and manual focus)