movie zoom with A100IS? Can anyone confirm whether or not you can use the manual zoom while shooting in movie mode on the A1000?
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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.
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Actually, yes you can zoom while shooting video. I just purchased this camera and it zoomed in and out for me while recording. The previous answer is not correct.
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Perfectly? 1. Have you been able to use the LCD display to set a timed interval exposure? 2. did you try to use the grip's arrow buttons to move the focus point while in live mode?
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Dear. I put my camera under automatic shot and all is ok. When I put in scene mode to film some movies it works great, the image is HD, the collors are great, the quality is very very good, the sound is perfect, but monaural, it has one microphone inside, near the button shot. Maybe your camera needs some audio configurations. One disadvantage is when you select scene movies you dont have access to the ZOOM feature, you have to adjust zoom first. Good Luck
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Yes, I just got one, and it can zoom very well while taking a movie. I tried it indoors at night with normal house lighting and the movie appeared clear and smooth. Zoom in and out had no trouble focusing.
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I have performed the firmware update and the camera still has the battery problem during a video session. As some of the other respondents have said, zooming during video is the killer for the battery. I have just learned that I need to have a fresh charge on my batteries before I go to shoot. I try to hold the zooming to a minimum during the shoot (You should do this anyway if you want a more professional looking shot; zooming during a shot looks very amateurish). Just zoom in on your subject to frame it like you want it before you start to video record. Not to diminish the problem, I am not happy with the battery issue. I do however, really like the camera in most other aspects (other than the flash placement). I have learned how to get around it's shortcomings. I really love the beautiful shots I am able to get. The zoom capability is amazing for a small camera like this. I would stack the quality up there with my sons Canon Rebel SLR.
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I have not tried any action shots. Sorry. Try looking thru the manual. All of my pictures-are still shots-using the 14X optical zoom
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Yes...... but is not designed for it On movie mode the zoom is not smooth and the auto focus is noisy. Good for pictures Great on a full sensor camera
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No, autofocus doesn't work. You have to set the camera to manual mode and manually focus. However, it's not that difficult once you activate the zooming mode to help you focus.
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Dear. I put my camera under automatic shot and all is ok. When I put in scene mode to film some movies it works great, the image is HD, the collors are great, the quality is very very good, the sound is perfect, but monaural, it has one microphone inside, near the button shot. Maybe your camera needs some audio configurations. One disadvantage is when you select scene movies you don´t have access to the ZOOM feature, you have to adjust zoom first. Good Luck
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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.
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M. Lau is incorrect; The S6 certainly does zoom while in movie mode. I can send you a sample video if you're interested.
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Yes, you can shoot continuously with the SX10is but the three options available are outmatched by those of DSLRs for subjects moving fast and unpredictably -- because of viewfinder blackout, display lag, and slow fps rates. All you can do is hold down the shutter button and hope to get lucky, which actually works pretty good for action in one spot (like an osprey about to settle onto a nest or a batter swinging at a pitch). The movie mode affords another option for tracking subjects and getting high-resolution still pics simply by pressing the shutter button while filming. The images are recorded at whatever pixel and compression settings you select (not at the lower movie choices) and the viewfinder remains more or less continually available to follow the subject (ISO, however, switches to auto). In review the movie displays first, followed by the still pics, which makes editing simple. Despite all its many virtues and versatility, the SX10is is at a disadvantage when shooting continuously in situations where the action changes direction abruptly, especially when it's moving rapidly toward and away from the camera -- as in soccer games and children at play, situations for which DSLRs with smart focus-tracking and high-rate fps features are better suited. If you absolutely need the high-performance features of a DSLR for the kinds of shooting you (want to) do regularly, then invest the extra bucks to get a good body and lens combination. Otherwise, feature for feature and dollar for dollar, limitations notwithstanding, the SX10is is hard to beat for all-around photography. Just take some time to get thoroughly acquainted with the options for continuous shooting and expect to practice for a while before frustration gives way to proficiency.
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From SD990 Users Manual (p 100): 'You can use the digital zoom, but the optical zoom cannot be used. If you want to shoot at the maximum magnification, you should adjust the zoom to the maximal factor before shooting. The sound from the zoom will be recorded' So really, it is just like many other cheaper P&S cameras, you can only use digitial zoom in movie mode. Digital zoom will degrade image quality considerably. Here is the link to the manual: http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/0300001398/PSSD990IS_IXUS980IS_CUG_EN.pdf
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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.
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Sorry, no video capability at all on a Sony A100, it's purely a stills camera, but a good one.