when using this camera in video mode can it focus to things up close like small writing? If not can I buy a lens or something to it can focus.
1393024
Depends on how small the writing is: after optically zooming in 3 times, the camera shifts to digital zoom and pixels get pretty blurry. Stabilization worsens from there also.The TEXT mode works pretty well for still shots of writing, but isn't available for videos, since TEXT and MOVIE are mutually exclusive shooting modes.
1393025
I just tried it and you can bring it up closer but you cannot read the writing. When it is not in video mode you can put it on text and you can read it . It does take great videos .... just not close up. Hope this helps!
1396088
It would depend on the amount of light available and distance to the subject. In dim light conditions the camera has trouble focusing and video is not that sharp. I used it once during a new year's eve party and I did not like the result. I use this camera on very good light conditions only.
883762
I think that is just your auto focus. I get the same sounds from my Nikon D3100 in the video mode. But, only when it is focusing. These are primarily still picture cameras. Video is just a nice option and as yet not quite perfected yet, I guess. The more you use the video function, the better you will get at focusing and you can kinda work through it. I personally don't use it that much, but it's nice to have if you do need it.
996369
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.
530764
Mine did. I think this is an ok camera. I have had issues with it focusing well, especially when I'm inside. I have also had issues getting the videos to play back on anything but the actual camera itself, too.
777353
It's a portable video camera with no built-in light nor adjustable aperture or ISO, in short it does not work well on low light condition. Low light photography requires flashes if you need a bright image and the same is true with low light videography. Don't expect a crisp image/video if you're shooting in low light condition without using a separate light setup. Search YouTube for shooting rigs for this video camera and you will notice that everyone that uses this camera semi professionally have external lighting setup. This is not a camera for you if you will use this for low light videography unless you use an external light source or upgrade to a professional video camera with changeable lens and built in light.
1309604
Yes, you can take pictures while in "video" mode. You can also preset whether you want a better quality for the video or the photo while performing both actions, which is quite handy.
925046
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!!
849812
I am not sure I understand what you are asking... the camera should focus, but only manually.
220774
I have the same problem with the autofocus for video recording (even when set to "Full AF"). It occurs mostly during zooming in and not as much when zooming out. Sometimes, after zooming in, it will lose the focus and then regain it or not at all at times. This problem has occurred in bright light and sun outdoors and indoors in decent and dim light.It's too bad since the quality (color and clarity) seems excellent.
423993
Yes and no... The camera does have this capability, but the quality of focus while zooming in and out (during recording) does not appear to be all that consistent/reliable. I just did a little test before replying to this question; there were places within the zoom range where the camera simply could not/would not focus.
2005115
I honestly can't remember but I do know there are two different modes for video and pictures. I broke my camera so I got a small action camera off ebay.
389220
no you can not unfortunately, I wish you could but I have a small driveway where my camera is set up and you can see really good all the way to the end of the driveway, its a really nice camera but it would be a lot nicer if it did focus and zoom, but it doesn't, hope that answers your question, its still worth buying tho, its a lot better than most cameras out there.
553158
I haven't tried any video yet, but according to this review, the answer is yes.Scroll down to the "Movie Modes" section for the info:http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Canon_EOS_M/This review was written before Canon released the firmware update, so the reviewer's complaints about slow focusing have been addressed.
1985161
No, that feature is not available in video mode. the videos are very nice though and the camera has a lot of features for the price and size.
2210536
It does do video but would not recommend the camera. I was not impressed. Would pay a little more and get a better one. Quality was not the best.
2063670
Yes, but this camera just has auto focus. So, just select the thing or person that you want to focus on and just move or zoom the focus.