Is this a fixed lens or a zoom?
606905
Fixed at 10x, not 40. Here at Optics4Birding, we do not recommend zoom binoculars because they are, of necessity, low quality. The hardest thing to do in zoom binocular is to get the magnification the same in both eyes. Mismatched magnification can lead to eyestrain and headaches. The only way to ameliorate this is to use low quality optics that are not sharp enough for the mismatch to be detectable.
1244268
The lens is a Pentax. I don't have the box, but the info on the lens says "smc PETAX DAL 1.4-5.6 50-200mm ED" - hope that helps. I bought the kit to replace a camera that was stolen. I took it on a trip to Italy but did not end up using the zoom lens. I was pleased with the camera/kit in general, but just got back last night and have not downloaded and reviewed the pics. Will post a detailed review later...
833518
Yes zoom is handled on the lense itself. Though focus is the bigger concern. This camera will focus automatically, with a touch on the screen or you can also use a manual mode to focus as you would with an older camera. This allows for greater versatility, than "point and shoot" type cameras.
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It is a fixed zoom at 12x. The lens is very clear and is well supported in the case. As an example of the power of the zoom: I was at an NBA game a month ago and brought the zoom. Without the zoom, you could barely see people on the court the were so tiny and I was down pretty low in a corporate suite. But with the zoom, you could get a tight shot of 1/3 of the court with all of the action. The lens on the phone is sooo wide angle that it makes anything in the distance seem MUCH farther away than it really is. I gave up a standalone camera now; I exclusively use my camera on the phone. The zoom won't work for everything, but when you can use it you will be VERY glad you had it--especially for the price.
1012266
No, it is a fixed lens. However in the GOPRO software for your computers, you can digitally zoom there.
979633
Unfortunately it is fixed at 4 magnification. The only thing that is adjustable is the ocular focus and the parallax. 4x zoom still has a nice field of view.
705680
It IS an autofocus lens. I suppose some vendors just don't include that in the description. Hope that answers your question.
1721521
It does...its a fixed lens. Why? There are better cameras for better prices out there.PS I too had the zoom motor break after two years.
356418
This is a fixed lens camera (cannot change the lens). From what Fuji claims this should be a huge jump in the quality of photography with the mega-zoom class of cameras. I only hope that they can live up to even half of what they claim. It will be interesting to see the professional reviews of this camera when it becomes available to the critics. I am going to hold off on purchasing a new camera until I see the reviews for this one. Unfortunately, I'm afraid that I (and most others) will be disappointed with it unless Fuji has totally redone the camera (and not just beefed up the HS10 which was a disappointing camera from everything I've read) and can actually deliver on their claims. I currently have a Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ35 and I like it for the most part. However I am deciding whether to move up to a DSLR or get a better Mega-zoom.
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I think it is a fixed lens, but you can make minor adjustments for focus. I was using it for photographing snowflakes, and the fact that it can adjust caused some issues with keeping them in focus. You want to lay the phone on something horizontal like a book that will hold it steady.
1644261
yes it a fixed lens; and like all the accessories for the new cameras it is just a novelty; cute, works sort of, plastic.
169595
Manual focus only. Also it has a fixed so you'll be spending time getting your shutter speed and ISO set up for proper exposures. All in all a fun lens.
510274
Hi, its 49mm filter thread and it rotates when zooming. It is manual focus but has contacts for aperture control in camera ("A" in the name) , it is lightweight and more thin than modern lenses. Nice glass for its price.
520677
It is manual focus. You can beat the price. The quality is good and it is a super-big zoom lens.
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This is a "prime lens"- there is no zoom. In general primes are single focal lengths (no zooms) but they are generally better than using a "kit lens" zoom at the same focal length. They are also usually smaller and faster.
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The two zooms have image stabilization. The 500mm fixed lens does not. It is also not auto focus. This is a great camera in a great package!
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