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Zoom function on the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens

BiometrisInc — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 12:46:37 GMT

I wanted to get some assistance confirming whether this DSLR and the stock lens provided by the manufacturer, Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens, has auto zoom capabilities or if it is only able to perform zoom functions manually by rotation of the lens body.

In the case that it has autozoom functions, can someone please tell me how to access this from the camera's controls and also if autozoom is a function available on all attached lenses vs. only being possible on a select few.

Re: Zoom function on the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens

AtticusLake — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 07:01:55 GMT

You're asking for servo zoom, where the lens has a motor in it to move the zoom feature, and the camera has controls to operate that. This is not a common feature in interchangable-lens cameras. It does exist on some high-end cameras designed for movie shooting, but for cameras like this, not so much. Most still photographers don't need power zoom; twisting the lens to zoom is usually fine. High-end movie shooters will kit their cameras out with motors to operate aperture, focus and zoom via gears on the lens, but that's a whole other world.

There are lenses that have zoom servos built in, with buttons on the lens to operate it. Again, though, these are rare and expensive.

Re: Zoom function on the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens

BiometrisInc — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 07:18:01 GMT

Thank you for your prompt response. So for an entry level video camera, are you saying there are no canon interchangable-lens DSLR models available that enable servo zoom?

For move shooters looking to use a motor operated zoom function, would you recommend any models for this camera specifically.

Re: Zoom function on the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens

AtticusLake — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 12:45:55 GMT

So for an entry level video camera, are you saying there are no canon interchangable-lens DSLR models available that enable servo zoom?

I believe that is correct. I mean new cameras are coming out all the time, but as far as I know.

For move shooters looking to use a motor operated zoom function, would you recommend any models for this camera specifically.

Ummm.... really? For a Rebel? I would say no. But I guess you could try this one:

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Re: Zoom function on the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens

BiometrisInc — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 07:33:48 GMT

Only if cost wasn't a factor. Thank you!

Re: Zoom function on the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens

AtticusLake — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 08:18:43 GMT

Yeah, sorry, I don't think I was being clear when i said "not a common feature". I have been doing SLR photography for well over 30 years and I have never been in the same room as a servo zoom lens. So seriously, not common. If you're coming up from compact cameras, where of course they are routine, you might expect interchangeable-lens cameras to be a straight "upgrade", but it's not that simple.

Having said that, it's not impossible. Sony have some power zoom lenses, controlled from the lens; and I keep having this nagging feeling that someone announced a camera that could control power zoom. So it might not be so out of reach, if it's something ou really need.

Re: Zoom function on the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens

stevet1 — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 11:09:41 GMT

Biometrisinc,

You might look at the Canon 18-135 IS STM lens. It can be used with the PZ E-1 Power Zoom adapter.

Steve Thomas

Re: Zoom function on the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens

BiometrisInc — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 12:43:59 GMT

Nice. Have you used this before "stevet1". With this lens attached to a Canon EOS Rebel SL3, how would you autzoom. I.e. zoom without having too manually turn the lens body to perform focused close-up recording of far away objects

Re: Zoom function on the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens

kvbarkley — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 13:39:38 GMT

It is the PZ-E1, and it worked only on the EF 18-135 USM lens, not the STM. They are no longer made, and there were so few I doubt you could find a used one.

Re: Zoom function on the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens

BiometrisInc — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 15:33:25 GMT

I see. So what we have here is an adapter that the lens sits on. It is specific for the EF 18-135 US lens or any 18-135 USM lens?

Re: Zoom function on the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens

kvbarkley — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 02:55:24 GMT

Only one EF-S 18-135 works with it, the USM, there was only one.

Re: Zoom function on the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens

BiometrisInc — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 21:36:38 GMT

Thanks for the suggestion. Looking forward to trying this out.

Re: Zoom function on the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens

rickyclerk — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 12:58:47 GMT

The Canon EOS Rebel SL3 (also known as the EOS 250D in some regions) is a popular entry-level digital SLR camera that comes with various features, including a zoom function when using compatible lenses like the EF-S 18-55mm lens. Here's how you can use the zoom function on the Canon EOS Rebel SL3:

Attach the Lens: Make sure you have the EF-S 18-55mm lens attached to your camera. This lens is a versatile kit lens that provides a zoom range from wide-angle to short telephoto.
Power On: Turn on the camera by moving the power switch to the "On" position.
Compose Your Shot: Look through the viewfinder or use the camera's Live View mode to compose your shot.
Zooming In: To zoom in, you'll need to rotate the zoom ring on the lens. The zoom ring is the outermost ring on the lens barrel, usually labeled with focal length values like 18mm, 24mm, 35mm, and 55mm. Rotate the ring clockwise to zoom in, which means you'll be using higher focal lengths (e.g., 35mm or 55mm) for a closer view of the subject.
Zooming Out: To zoom out and capture a wider scene, rotate the zoom ring counterclockwise. This will use lower focal lengths (e.g., 18mm) for a wider angle of view.
Focus and Capture: After zooming in or out to your desired framing, half-press the shutter button to autofocus, and then fully press the shutter button to take the shot.

Remember that the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 has both optical viewfinder and Live View modes. When using Live View, you'll see the changes in the framing as you zoom, directly on the LCD screen.

Re: Zoom function on the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens

stevet1 — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 01:34:59 GMT

kvbarkley

I know it's a a late reply, but I just saw this.

Thank you for pointing out that the PZ E-1 only works on the USM model of the 18-135 lens. I didn't realize that.

Steve Thomas