How can I know if I have passed optical zoom range and now in digital zoom? Is there someway to use optical zoom only?
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Hi Tabish, Once you press the zoom in, its using the optical zoom which is upto 30x. Once you reach 30x zoom, and Digital zoom is activated, it will now use the Digital zoom. You will notice a small horizontal line on the zoom icon which means that once you pass that line, Digital zoom is now in use. You can set your camcorder to use optical zoom only by turning of Digital zoom. -Vincent
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So is that a "yes you can" or "no you cannot"? I cannot tell from the YouTube videos if they are using optical or digital zoom.
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No, optical zoom range is not so bad - especially when you compare it with the average 4/3 camera with zoom lens that is 3.5-5.6 and has a kit lens of 14-42mm. I think what is truly a problem is the fact that even sitting across the table from someone, you cannot even take a real picture of him/ her because of the camera's problem with - even relative - closeness.
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Electronic zoom reduces the number of mega pixels when you zoom in. (It makes each pixel larger so fewer will fit in the picture.) This optical zoom allows you to zoom and still use all of your megapixels.
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very interesting. i've had my TZ5 for a couple of yrs, and used the digital zoom frequently, always in Normal mode, (I know it won't work in iA mode.) Recently, it refuses to work in normal mode-- stays grayed out, even with 3 mp manually set. However, in Scene 1 mode I am able to use digital zoom, just like before, (combined with optical and ez-zoom, giving me a total of 67.5X). I don't understand the change. Any ideas? Firmware update?
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Directly from the Z712 Manual:"Use optical zoom to get up to 12X closer to your subject. You can change optical zoom before (but not during) video recording."
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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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The digital zoom may only be turned on in Normal, Scn1, Scn2 or Movie mode.Press 'Menu/Set' -> Select Digital Zoom off/on
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The short answer is "yes." The optical zoom is 21X. There is also an additional electronic zoom that extends the total zoom to 42X. Since the camera capability is 16 MP, you can get good (non grainy) photos at 42X. In decent daylight, you can easily shoot at 42X without a tripod.
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No, you have to preset the zoom before going down. Other then that, definitely use flash attachment.
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Because it's not possible...that's why. The optical zoom is what it is. If it's a 10x optical zoom, that's all you're going to get. The reviewer mentioned that she bought the camera and had no (nada) photo experience. If you are getting more than the optical rating it's because the camera is going into the digital zoom realm...
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The C910 specs do not list optical zoom or any zoom as a feature and I have not found it on the C910 I have. Bottom line is, there is no C910 zoom. I cannot speak to other Logitech webcams.
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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 didn't look at the newer review, but my guess is the person doesn't know the difference between optical and digital zoom. Optical zoom will never get grainy. Digital, by its nature and how it works, will get grainy on any camera at some point. This camera has both and switches over after maximum optical zoom is reached, but can be disabled. I don't know anything about the newer model, but I do know this one has great optical zoom without needing to buy accessories, which is why I was attracted to it. The digital zoom is gravy.
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Sounds like you have digital zoom enabled as that feature is not available in raw.
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The vid cam has 10X optical zoom which can be "enhanced" by 7X digital zoom. I don't use the digital zoom because it's not really a zoom, since all it does is enlarge the pixels. If I need more than 10X optical zoom, I use my feet (if possible).
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Digital zoom works fine. You can zoom in with the Logitech software and it will stay zoomed for other apps.