Can you zoom during video mode? What are the size limit allowed for video record?
54882
yes...you can zoom. No size limit....record until the card is full. Not sure on image stabilization but I think it does.
113723
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
211544
My sister got just this, I was testing the features, it does zoom while in recording mode.
1294738
Yes, I haven't played with that much, but have made some videos, saves them in the .wmv format to a folder in the lifecam software. You can choose several different resolutions.
1294838
Sorry, I'm no help. I have never tried to use the video aspect of the camera. I do like the camera tho'!
943414
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.
906355
Yes, you can zoom in while recording, but you do hear the zoom sound on the recorded video. I'm sure there's a way to remove that sound if you are an editing expert, which I'm not. So it's more annoying than anything really. Overall, I am still happy with the camera.
1672506
I have tried and can't get it to zoom in and out during video recording. Hope this helps.
1715733
You must set the zoom level before starting movie. A quick half push on the trigger button to pause & you can zoom in or out & full push to resume video. Great camera.
78409
I would think there is a "zoom" function or else it would be really really unuser-friendly
41038
nope, no zoom while shooting video on the w290. It seems like a simple enough feature that it should be more common, but i guess manufacturers aren't really worried about it since zooming during a video shot tends to make the viewers' eyes hurt, so most people don't do it. Plus, the act of pushing the zoom buttons with your fingers on a camera this small would cause it to move around quite a bit while you're zooming, further adding to your viewers' headaches.
2129263
Yes, you can record video in full 1080i HD as well as take 3D and panoramic pictures. The length of video depends on the size of the memory card you choose to purchase for it (not included). I have a small 2GB card and can hold about 311 photos at 18.1 mega pixels or 27 mins of HD video. You will want to get a bigger memory card. The camera has a SMALL amount of internal storage, only about 7 photos. 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.
886772
there is a digital zoom button you can push to zoom in, i think it's like 4x power or so. the quality goes down really far when you zoom in to the point where it's not worth using, very pixelated.
1049390
I will check again, but mine would not zoom in or it when trying to shoot video!!!!
2005115
I honestly can't remember but I do know there are two different modes for video and pictures. I broke my camera so I got a small action camera off ebay.
1672505
Video is nice but it is not to the level of a true video camera. However, for the type of videos most people want for simple things it is fine. I got the camera for my nephew and his wife after their son was born. They have taken many pica and videos with the camera and are pleased with the quality of both. As for zoom-the answer is yes. The video will zoom to the capacity of the camera. Hope this helps!