Comments on: Mastering the Zoom Effect

By: Partha

Partha — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:08:32 +0000

Thanks for the tips. I tried it and it is fun.But only difficulty I am facing is to keep the subject clear/in focus. At the end all I get is a blurry face……..

By: Elane

Elane — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:57:18 +0000

@zach- i shoot Nikon and haven’t had any trouble. But I no realize I need to turn off my auto focus to really improve the shots.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecphoteaux/6416284021/

By: Zach

Zach — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:35:33 +0000

I am curious. I have been experimenting with this a lot now, and I have realized that it works Significantly better on my friends Canon DSLR than on my Nikon DSLR, both being used with the same stock 18-55mm lenses. Does it have something to do with the build of the lenses between brands, or is canon set on a different focusing mode that makes the difference. I have yet to take a quality picture on my Nikon using this technique, but always succeed with a canon. Any ideas?

By: Nubia

Nubia — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 01:42:47 +0000

Thanks for the tips. This is a fun and sometimes difficult effect to achieve unless you practice a little and have the appropriate settings and conditions.
A note to point out that when you set the aperture is actually a smaller (not larger) aperture that is used in bright conditions ( as Darren states, smaller aperture = larger number on the lens barrel aperture scale). I think it is easier to grasp for beginners, to know that it is actually a smaller aperture that is being used.
I’ll try posting an image one of these days. I am not sure I know how to do it (technically a klutz), but I will read the instructions carefully )

By: TNH

TNH — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 22:59:28 +0000

Is it possible to do the Zoom effect with a Nikon Coolpix S300?

By: sarah | the walking tripod

sarah | the walking tripod — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:35:13 +0000

Whoa! This technique is really cool. I just practiced some tips posted here and even though I’m just using a point and shoot cam, it still delivers. Well having a stead hands would be a plus as my camera doesn’t allow shooting while zooming so I have to manually zoom my cam to the subject. Takes practice though. Many thanks!

By: Shim

Shim — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:49:04 +0000

Hi, I just curious will this zooming effect will damage the parts of the camera ? One of my friend warn me that this will damage the camera !! Expert opinion needed.

By: dario

dario — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:49:02 +0000

hi, i tried but i failed, i will keep on trying til i get perfect one, thanks for this wonderful tutorial, am neophyte in photography trying to get the “wow” factor of it..cheers.

By: Shariq

Shariq — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:02:06 +0000

Here’s my attempt – at Islington in London. Got this on the first day I tried, but I did end up shooting about 170 pics that afternoon…

By: mahadeolalbarai

mahadeolalbarai — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 02:23:31 +0000

Dear Darren really you are a great hearted and great minded person,you are really a very good site for photography intrested person really mind blowing examples it is very easy to revise any one very nice zooming chapter you are a great tutor ””””;;;;;;;;;mahadeolalbarai