Can the zoom be used simultaneously while using video mode?
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Yes. The continuous AF does a good job of keeping everything in focus, even during the zoom, but you can slightly hear the whirr of the zoom motor picked up by the built-in stereo mics.
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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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Sorry - only used the video once or twice and did not work well so not sure I ever tried zoom in that mode
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I have never tried doing that while taking video. But very pleased with camera!
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When shooting videos, how do I shoot still photos at the same time (apparently older M1+Mii could do this)?
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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
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As far as I remember, there's a mode you can take a picture with a short video. Anyway you can play the video you take and print screen to get the image you need later. Yep, you can enable digital zoom in video mode.
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what about zooming in and out while video recording, I know you can do that with T700, but can you also do that with the T77?
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Does anyone know if while zooming in during video if you hear the audio noise of the camera zooming in during playback?
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Yes you can zoom in, even when taking video and the image still looks great. Have fun on your trip!
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no. the viewfinder plugs into the same slot as the flash, so they can't be used at the same time
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Yes, but you can only view one at a time. There is a button on the monitor that allow you to switch through cameras
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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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You can choose, but you aren't able to have two different HDMI sources playing to the two separate zones simultaneously
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I just tested it, and you can zoom during movie mode.Oops--I have CHDK on my memory card.CHDK gives your camera many new features that Canon 'forgot' to enable (such as motion detection, interval scripting, exposure bracketing, etc.).Zoom was probably disabled because it adds a lot of noise, so Canon only gives you digital zoom in movie mode. If you want optical zoom, put CHDK on your memory card. This will also give you an option to mute it during zoom. Alternatively, you could edit it after on your computer.google for CHDK for more info. This makes Canon point-and-shoots much more featureful than other brands and sold me on this Powershot (a great camera for $75). I just tested it, and you can zoom during movie mode.Oops--I have CHDK on my memory card.CHDK gives your camera many new features that Canon 'forgot' to enable (such as motion detection, interval scripting, exposure bracketing, etc.).Zoom was probably disabled because it adds a lot of noise, so Canon only gives you digital zoom in movie mode. If you want optical zoom, put CHDK on your memory card. This will also give you an option to mute it during zoom. Alternatively, you could edit it after on your computer.google for CHDK for more info. This makes... » Read More I just tested it, and you can zoom during movie mode.Oops--I have CHDK on my memory card.CHDK gives your camera many new features that Canon 'forgot' to enable (such as motion detection, interval scripting, exposure bracketing, etc.).Zoom was probably disabled because it adds a lot of noise, so Canon only gives you digital zoom in movie mode. If you want optical zoom, put CHDK on your memory card. This will also give you an option to mute it during zoom. Alternatively, you could edit it after on your computer.google for CHDK for more info. This makes Canon point-and-shoots much more featureful than other brands and sold me on this Powershot (a great camera for $75). « Show Less
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Yes you can zoom while shooting videos. I'm not a professional but this is the best camera for zoom and has a sports feature that makes awesome photos! I can't brag on it enough. Best money spent on a camera!!
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The zoom function is part of the flash, not the remote trigger. You can only adjust power levels remotely.
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I dont believe you can use digital zoom if you're in the AI (auto intelligence) mode...maybe that is why? Otherwise if you're in normal or any of the scene modes, you should be able to use it (and the menu will let you turn it on).
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Short answer, yes. When in video mode auto focus, AF and AE are working. There is no manual focus. Even in camera mode there is no manual movement of the lens other than depressing the shutter button halfway. An additional note on video, when you zoom in there may be some changes in focus and the synchronization between focusing and zooming may cause momentary blurriness if the zoom is faster than the focus speed. You learn to avoid this. Also, keep in mind that your effective range of zoom in video is about half as much as camera because at some point you will be out of focus. There are always limits to what any lens system can. This last issue is not really important as you could not possibly hand hold the camera at max zoom in video to capture anything without excessive motion.