zoom while video recording ? I've read that one of the Panasonic camera's with high zoom could not use the zoom feature in video mode. I have a Nikon Coolpix 2500 and often use the zoom when I'm taking a video. Wondered if this Kodak could use the zoom while taking a video recording. I've heard some of the zoom camera motors make noise that the Mic picks up, so you have to zoom before you start the video. Can the Kodak Z712 change the zoom focus while taking a video recording or only zoom before or after the video recording? The Panasonic would not allow changing the zoom while making a video recording. What does the Kodak Z712 allow? zoom while video recording ? I've read that one of the Panasonic camera's with high zoom could not use the zoom feature in video mode. I have a Nikon Coolpix 2500 and often use the zoom... » Read More zoom while video recording ? I've read that one of the Panasonic camera's with high zoom could not use the zoom feature in video mode. I have a Nikon Coolpix 2500 and often use the zoom when I'm taking a video. Wondered if this Kodak could use the zoom while taking a video recording. I've heard some of the zoom camera motors make noise that the Mic picks up, so you have to zoom before you start the video. Can the Kodak Z712 change the zoom focus while taking a video recording or only zoom before or after the video recording? The Panasonic would not allow changing the zoom while making a video recording. What does the Kodak Z712 allow? « Show Less
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Hello, I could not find how to set the auto zoom. Do you mean auto focus? thanks
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I have my Z712 set to auto zoom while recording or taking pictures and YES you can adjust the zoom before and DURING the process of recording. I LOVE IT! It is much easier to have the camera auto zoom than to attempt to do it myself while recording. My daughter was on a swim team and I would record her events........once I programmed the auto zoom, it made watching her event much nicer and I could change the zoom if I wanted. During playback, I didn't hear the noise of the zoom focus, but then again, with a bunch of screaming and yelling parents in the background it was hard to tell.
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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...
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Directly from the Z712 Manual:"Use optical zoom to get up to 12X closer to your subject. You can change optical zoom before (but not during) video recording."
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I wanted to do a followup to my original question about zooming while shooting a movie. This camera does not adjust the focus as you zoom in and out while filming. You must adjust your focus first, then shoot your movie at that adjustment. My Canon TX1 (I no longer have it) gave me very good quality HD movies with the ability to zoom in and out without recording the sound of the zoom and the adjustment as you zoomed reset beautifully --- I was spoiled by this camera.
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Thanks for the info Corey! I agree that zooming during recording can get a bit nauseating if done too much/too fast but it is a nice feature to have in certain instances. At least the zoom works before/after like it does on my old 3.2MP Cyber-shot. Thanks for clearing that up.
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Does anyone know if while zooming in during video if you hear the audio noise of the camera zooming in during playback?
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Yes you can. If it is silent(what you are filming), you can slightly hear the lens zooming in and out. I just tried it at work!
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Video is accessed by pushing on a red button on the top of the camera. You can have the mode dial set to any of the modes-- including shutter-priority-- but I'm not sure if it really makes a difference or if, once video is engaged, it has its own setting. You might try going to a Panasonic website and posing that question there.
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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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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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The only zoom you have is the resolution and screen width you pick before you film. No running zoom.
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The reviewer was probably talking about the digital zoom feature, which blows up the same image when it zooms, which effectively makes the feature useless. It's like magnifying an image with a fixed number of pixels in photoshop: the more you blow up the image, the more flawed the image becomes. Optical zoom, which works correctly for photos, doesn't have that issue on the SD780 or the SD940. Bottom line: If you buy either of those cameras, resign yourself to not zooming while already in HD video mode. If you want a closer video, set the optical zoom before going into record mode. The reviewer was probably talking about the digital zoom feature, which blows up the same image when it zooms, which effectively makes the feature useless. It's like magnifying an image with a fixed number of pixels in photoshop: the more you blow up the image, the more flawed the image becomes. Optical zoom, which works correctly for photos, doesn't have that issue on the SD780 or the SD940. Bottom line: If you buy either of those cameras, resign yourself to not zooming while already in HD video mode. If you want a closer video, set the optical zoom before going into record mode.
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yes. I have seen reviews that say you can't if the microphone is on. I haven't tested that. It may be true. You can zoom in video though. Do a search on youtube. Someone in Vancouver made a video with one of these cameras showing how it looks when zooming in video.
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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. Not only can you use the zoom you can also take pictires while you are recording a movie. You can also capture individual frames from the movie afterward.
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That's a good question, I wish I had a good answer for you. I don't have need to use the video portion of the camera as I have a video camera and any video I take is done on it. Obviously, I'll say to check your owners manual to find out. I cannot find me owners manual so look on-line for it. Search for the "owners manual, Kodak Z712 IS 7.1 MP". There is a manual available. I've searched and found it before.
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Yes, the 890IS can zoom while filming, no problem. It's quite amazing actually - in a quiet environment, you can hear motor when you zoom, but the motor noise isn't audible in the recorded movie. Unfortunately, you do hear the sound of the zoom control lever, which leaves an audible click each time you move or release it. The still camera is a 5.0x optical zoom, but for some reason, the zoom range when recording movies is only indicated as 4.0x. The quality of the video clips looks really good but the colors seem overly vivid vs still modes. I don't know if this is a byproduct of the avi compression or perhaps I don't have the setting right yet. I've had the camera for 2 weeks and not had a chance to dig in really deep yet.
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My sister got just this, I was testing the features, it does zoom while in recording mode.
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Yes, you may zoom in video mode. However, it is not the full 30x. Not sure how much, but it works well for me.