Camera zoom?

Question

The camera i have right now stops recording sound when you zoom in/zoom out, and it drives me crazy. I'm looking to buy a new camera, right now I've got two options: Sony Cyber-Shot and Casio EXILIM. Do those cameras do that? Also, do they run on batteries or do they have a charger?

Answer 1

Both the Sony and Casio run on proprietary batteries and come with a charger.

The Sony allows you to record with the full use of zoom.

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2008_revi...

The Casio does not allow you to zoom during recording; zoom must be preset.

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2008_revi...

Most cameras do not allow zooming during video recording because the noise of the lens moving is easily picked up by the microphone. This is especially true for cameras with a telescopic lens that extend from and collapse into the body.

The benefit of the Casio is the ability to record at a higher resolution. Also, if you plan on uploading to YouTube the camera does half the work for you.