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Canon Powershot SX110 IS
Canon Powershot SX110 IS
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Philler (pradok) 0 pts
September 12, 2008 4:27 PM
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Optical zoom in video?

Does the SX110 allow for use of the optical zoom while recording a video?

I know this is an unlikely feature but since it's a new product I thought *maybe* Canon could parallel Panasonic models such as the TZ5.
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Aditya D (Adhere) 7462 pts
September 14, 2008 12:08 PM
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In the release notes and specs from Canon it looks like it doesn't mention whether or not you can zoom during the video, nor do any of the 3rd parties reviews. Since this is a significant upgrade from previous Canon models, it should be mentioned if it was in fact upgraded, so I'm more inclined to say that no, you cannot zoom while recording video.
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Koen 12 pts
September 20, 2008 3:03 AM
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There is no optical or digital zoom while recording a movie, beforehand u can set the desired zoom level.
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Dave S 1 pts
September 20, 2008 5:56 PM
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I called Canon customer service yesterday. The person who answered the phone said that they were not sure, so he checked with a senior technician who said that the optical zoom is available while recording video.
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Aditya D (Adhere) 7462 pts
September 21, 2008 8:56 PM
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Honestly, sometimes the techs at Canon can be wrong, and its also very possible his misunderstood your question, because I haven't heard of that feature coming out of Canon's products yet. But then again, it could be something they just haven't disclosed. Just to be sure, I'd check with them once again, or another source.
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canon rebel 0 pts
September 24, 2008 12:21 PM
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Helo there..

I intend to get this camera very soon, however there is very little review of this camera.Can U.. enlighten me about the Sx110IS for those who intend of getting it.

Is the flash recharge time for each pic to another very slow like SX100 ?
6-8 Sec?

Any other issues U encounter while using the camera?
Thanks
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mike m 27 pts
November 1, 2008 3:52 AM
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the SX110IS has digital zoom in movie mode ....i have the camera ....i do wish the optical zoom was enabled but i guess we will have to wait for the CHDK guys to hack that for us soon, or canon to firmware update us (not likely )
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vernon (hawaiianflyingfish) 1 pts
May 21, 2009 2:18 PM
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I use a SX100is and sometimes use the optical zoom, but while viewing the video clips I notice that the zoom has its limits before blurring.
I usually stop the clip, zoom then restart the clip. When you make your movie, just set the transition time just long enough for a smooth connection
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supratim (supratim) 0 pts
June 15, 2009 3:25 PM
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yes u can zoom with the cam as u record video..i hav dis one.......but video zoom doesn't com wth image stabilization
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