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caniko · Oct 23, 2003, 10:10 AM

I wonder if the lever is not moved inadvertently when shooting.

I noticed that the Nikon equivalents use two buttons on the body to control the zoom..

mkoso · Oct 23, 2003, 10:24 AM

I never move it inadvertenly but, I would prefer something in the back of the camera better. That being said, once you do get used to it, it works fairly well.

Mark

markc1960 · Oct 23, 2003, 11:54 AM

I have no problem with the zoom lever though I would prefer a 2-way rocker swicth on the top of the camera.

tealblue · Oct 23, 2003, 2:02 PM

I have no problem but have only had this camera a few hrs.But i would like to have it on the back.

emotionengine · Oct 23, 2003, 3:56 PM

Used A70 over 3 weeks on vacation, took lots of pix, never had a problem with the zoom lever.

iason · Oct 23, 2003, 4:31 PM

Not a chance on that..
Since you are pushing the shutter button downwards but the zoom applying sidewards force to zoom switch.. In some ways (for example frequent shots) it comes more handy..

mrow · Oct 25, 2003, 6:16 PM

I think it is ok. I have sometimes been using two hands to hold the camera though, just makes it steadier. I think the big grip in the front makes it do-able to use just one hand, without it I believe this would be awkward as heck.

richardh · Oct 26, 2003, 1:23 AM

I upgraded from an a40 which does have it on the back. Just my personal prefrence, but I like it beter once I got used to it. I usaly shoot holding the camera with both hands though. Trying it with one hand is kind of akward.

caniko · Oct 28, 2003, 2:07 PM

Thanks for your answers!

Oleg · Oct 29, 2003, 4:19 AM

My other camera has the zoom lever on the back, and at first I didn't like how it was placed on the A70, but with the time I find it more and more convenient, because now you can change zoom without loosing the grip on the camera. In fact, it seems to be the common tendency with the new camera generation. I don't think using two buttons for that is a good idea - it makes adjusting zoom more laborious.

Oct 23, 2003, 10:10 AM	#1
caniko Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9	A-60/70/80 owners - Do you like the zoom lever position? I wonder if the lever is not moved inadvertently when shooting. I noticed that the Nikon equivalents use two buttons on the body to control the zoom..

Oct 25, 2003, 6:16 PM	#7
mrow Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 70	Zoom A80 I think it is ok. I have sometimes been using two hands to hold the camera though, just makes it steadier. I think the big grip in the front makes it do-able to use just one hand, without it I believe this would be awkward as heck.

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Oct 23, 2003, 10:24 AM	#2
mkoso Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 176	I never move it inadvertenly but, I would prefer something in the back of the camera better. That being said, once you do get used to it, it works fairly well. Mark

Oct 23, 2003, 11:54 AM	#3
markc1960 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9	I have no problem with the zoom lever though I would prefer a 2-way rocker swicth on the top of the camera.

Oct 23, 2003, 2:02 PM	#4
tealblue Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 148	I have no problem but have only had this camera a few hrs.But i would like to have it on the back.

Oct 23, 2003, 3:56 PM	#5
emotionengine Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 2	Used A70 over 3 weeks on vacation, took lots of pix, never had a problem with the zoom lever.

Oct 23, 2003, 4:31 PM	#6
iason Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 88	Not a chance on that.. Since you are pushing the shutter button downwards but the zoom applying sidewards force to zoom switch.. In some ways (for example frequent shots) it comes more handy..

Oct 26, 2003, 1:23 AM	#8
richardh Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 156	I upgraded from an a40 which does have it on the back. Just my personal prefrence, but I like it beter once I got used to it. I usaly shoot holding the camera with both hands though. Trying it with one hand is kind of akward.

Oct 28, 2003, 2:07 PM	#9
caniko Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9	Thanks for your answers!

Oct 29, 2003, 4:19 AM	#10
Oleg Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 98	My other camera has the zoom lever on the back, and at first I didn't like how it was placed on the A70, but with the time I find it more and more convenient, because now you can change zoom without loosing the grip on the camera. In fact, it seems to be the common tendency with the new camera generation. I don't think using two buttons for that is a good idea - it makes adjusting zoom more laborious.