How does the Intelligent zoom work? Is it on camera while shooting or does it work during editing on a computer?
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You see it while shooting. The lens optically zooms 12x, the intelligent zoom, or 25x, looks just as good. I think the 40x is nearly as good if you need the shot, but it will look like a digital zoom if you viewing in hi-def. The next one up is kind of a novelty. With a tripod, it is easy to identify people and objects at 100x, but it is certainly not hi-def. the cinema mode only works in 12x
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You adjust to focus (turn lens). Zoom only via phone and tap first to get best focus.
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I haven't seen that happen at the start of a shoot, however, I've seen it with a busy natural background and people in the foreground. Sometimes the zoom gets antsy and refocuses. I've learned to shut down the autofocus to take care of that problem. One thing I did notice, however, is that the zoom aprature is a bit noisy and can be picked up in quiet environments very audibly. That drives me crazy, so I went w an external low-pass mic to solve that issue. Beautiful camera, though.
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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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I am not aware of the Zoom issue but most if not all of the 990i cameras to this point will need the update. The change has been made to the cameras and we need to get through the cameras that are out there yet. This firmware update is designed to correct video capture to utilize the full field of view of the sensor when in HD video mode. It also resolves the "clicking" issue from the IR filter moving after every capture at night. The filter will now correctly move twice per day: at day-to-night / night-to-day transitions. Here is the link if anyone needs it; https://www.moultriefeeders.com/firmwareupdates Thanks, outdoortrailcams PB Supply LLC
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Thank you for clarifying. The reviews on cnet.com indicate that one cannot zoom while filming - very confusing!
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Although I don't use the zoom much, its not a problem since there is a catch before you turn it off. I have been pretty satisfied with the quality of the pictures. I do usually edit the pictures on picmonkey.com
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Yes, the webcam control software which starts when the cam is on has the ability to zoom in.
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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.
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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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Hi again. Just tried mine out while recording a video and zooming in and out just as you asked, and it's silent. Sorry -- it does seem that you've got a lemon.
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I gave the camera to a friend. She uses it to take photos of items to sell on eBay and she says it works great. I did not remember a button being on the camera. But I asked her to check for me. She said that nothing happened but she did get a message saying the button only works on "Windows Messenger." I hope that helps.
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You can zoom in and out while recording movies. This is a function of the lens, alone and has no bearing on camera function.Thanks,Joe VirgilProduct Specialist
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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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it is controlled by the software that comes with the camera. It is very easy to use. I did not use the instructions. I just used the software.
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You can run the lens out whilst shooting video, so zooming isn't a problem. The only downside is the sound of the lens coming out is picked up by the microphone.
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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.