Does this camera have just mechanical zoom using ring on lens barrel, or does it also have electronic zoom using rocker switch?
1673954
As with all DSLR's/DSLT's, the mechanical/optical lens is controlled by rotating the lens barrel itself. There is no "rocker switch" on the camera. In addition, the camera has a 1.4x and 2x digital zoom, which is activated by a button on the rear of the camera.
1707227
No. It doesn't. It's an awesome light but has an unreliable switch. If you get a good one it would be the best value anywhere. Some buyers have no probs with switch. You find with this light you do not need zoom.
176119
Actually a fast zoom with rocker switch. Remote control zoom is significantly slower. Both work well though.
2235158
The zoom is manual. You set it when you hang the camera. It has a BNC female for the composite video out. I have two (of a 12 cam system) and they are wonderful.
1319466
Yes, there is only the manual zoom function which is controlled by turning the dial on the lens itself.
505160
I don't recall. I purchased this picture frame as a gift, uploaded the photos then shipped it. My guess is if it doesn't mention a zoom in the description, there's a good chance it doesn't have it.
1569437
No unfortunately it is motor driven only. The rocker on the top is variable speed but not the fastest motor. The rocker on the handle is single speed as is the remote. It is quiet though. My older Sony DV handycam is about twice as fast going from wide to telephoto.
1919747
Mine doesn't work as a zoom. What you're calling a zoom lever actually adjusts other things like the size of the auto focus or the ISO or brightness. At least on my camera, I use the largest ring on the lens to zoom. Hope that helps.
1698620
Don't know why they left that detail out! It has a 40X optical zoom. Update coming soon. Battery life not the greatest but still a great performing camera. Wish it had external mic input or bluetooth mic capability.
83316
It has no zoom. It has a fixed-power focusable lens... not 'zoom'. Just because you can twist the lens doesn't mean it's a 'zoom lens'. But then, you probably don't know what a zoom lens is. As timemachine said, it replaces the eyepiece with a fixed-power 'simple' camera. He obviously has no idea what an "objective lens" is.Done. Caveat Emptor
176121
I find that it works well, you have two Zoom switches and the rocker I believe has 3 speed settings fast, slow and normal. besides the zoom rocker on the camera, you have another on thne detachable handle, you can zoom using the zoom ring and you can zoom using the wireless remote.
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
867799
This camera does NOT have a "lens tube." It has a sliding cover over the lens which is activated by the on/off button.
570726
No; it's a very small "pancake" lens that's got a fixed optical length; no zooming required. Always ready to go. Nothing moves on the lens exterior when it's operating or waking up.
995959
It has 5x optical zoom and 10x zoom digital. Great camera for water and those who don't want to worry about drops and adult beverages and family vacation with a toddler playing with a camera!
1627424
The camera has 30x optical zoom. There are 2 zoom control buttons one near the shutter button and the other on the lens mount. When you push the zoom control knob/switch to T (telephoto) the lens moves forward and extends from its mount and once extended when you control the knob to A (wide) it will retract physically back into the mount. The lens barrel cannot be removed to attach another type of lens though.I hope this helps.
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.