Can any tell me if the zoom switch is manual or should it spring back like most zoom switches. I am having to manually stop the zoom.
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No that should not be happening. If it is there is a problem.It should spring back to its zero position.
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No that should not be happening. If it is there is a problem. It should spring back to its zero position.
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I don't have this camera, but I recently returned Samsung WB380 camera reluctantly due to the exact same problem. The zoom lever became "sticky" in about a week meaning it never returns to the middle position. Camera thinks you are still trying to zoom and doesn't let you take a picture until you manually push the zoom lever to the center position.Otherwise, the camera was fantastic.
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I sent mine back to the company, I could not get it to work correctly. I just use the mouse and the cntr button and scroll up with the mouse, it zooms the page.
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It has a zoom lever, so if you use the lens that comes with it then yes it has power zoom, but you can also flip a switch to make it manual. Same apples to focus. It really just depends on the lens you use. You can also use a time code, but I'm unable to answer if you can do that specific of a thing with it.
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Yes. I just got mine and have been reading the manual and watching demos and reading reviews. Zoom works when shooting video, optical up to 5X and then digital up to 20X. (I am shooting video at 1280x720 which is HD enough for me.) Also I understand that the automagic settings continue to adjust continually while taking the video, and the image stabilization is just beyond awesome - I have a hand tremor that you would think would be extremely noticeable in a video and there is no hint of it. I am in awe of this thing.
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The zoom lens does have the manual focus. The small lens' do not. It is a good set
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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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it will not stay on focus ring- so I guess it for zoom only. Good question- if people can get it to stay on the focus ring they must have a wide ring. wont stay on any my canon lenses.
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I think so? I'll try it in my g5 when I go home, and give you my findings. Because I am using the power zoom function, & it works to my lumix lenses, so I'll try that specific lens. So I tried it & the toggle switch is only for ez zoom (extended zoom) that you can use for all lenses.You will know if it is a power zoom when it has the PZ letters before or after the model of the lens usually in the pancake lens.
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Well, the mode will not change if dropped or shaking. It has to be manually press at the end switch. However the lens for the flash light will become loose if dropped too many times. You have to super glue it or no zooming (in or out).
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You have to use the T/W button to zoom in and out. This lens does not have a manual mode. It is quick and quiet though.
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I'm not exactly sure what you mean by "zoom-to-focus" but what I can tell you is that manual focus works great with the adapter. Auto focus on the other hand doesn't work as well as it would with a native lens. It hunts for focus a lot and sometimes doesn't get what you are trying to focus on in focus.
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There is a manual mode on the camera, as well as auto-focus. The zoom is done manually.
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I have had my lens for a year and love it. I do not experience any zoom creep by pointing then lens down, on its own. However if pointed down while traveling, it is easier to turn the zoom ring by bumping it against your body. However its very little.
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I have not had any issues with this selector switching during use in manual mode. It has been a very reliable piece of equipment.
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Nope- its a horrible camera. I had the same problem. The only way to zoom is move the camera itself.
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http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/611rse2-T2L.jpg See the Zoom lock ring (lower right)? Unscrew to loosen "push-pull" zoom then re-tighten it to lock the zoom factor.
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Your responses have been very helpful! I have always used Sony cameras and when looking to upgrade to a good zoom, I find Sony does not have a date stamp on any of their higher end cameras :-( so I'm looking to Panasonic. My question to you is - will this Panasonic FZ18 do well when just set to automatic when used for zooming? I like GOOD pictures...but don't like fiddling with the camera and losing the "moment." Also, what is the difference between OPTICAL zoom and DIGITAL zoom? Thank you.