https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/what-is-zoom-for-on-canon-rebel-t3i/m-p/7053#M4138 <P>In video mode it allows you to zoom in on your subject for clearer video.</P><P>For picture mode it only allows you to zoom in to get a clearer view of your subject.&nbsp; One you press the shutter release the view will go back to normal for the shot.</P> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:35:09 GMT davepjr71 2012-12-12T11:35:09Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/what-is-zoom-for-on-canon-rebel-t3i/m-p/6157#M4136 <P>what is zoom for on rebel T3i?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>What type of printer would be best for printing pictures so they look professional?</P> Wed, 05 Dec 2012 12:18:25 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/what-is-zoom-for-on-canon-rebel-t3i/m-p/6157#M4136 francis 2012-12-05T12:18:25Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/what-is-zoom-for-on-canon-rebel-t3i/m-p/6195#M4137 <P>The "zoom" on the kit lens (18-55mm) is approximately 3x, but the great part about a DSLR is that you can change lenses if you need more than that.</P> Wed, 05 Dec 2012 18:25:58 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/what-is-zoom-for-on-canon-rebel-t3i/m-p/6195#M4137 jfo 2012-12-05T18:25:58Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/what-is-zoom-for-on-canon-rebel-t3i/m-p/7053#M4138 <P>In video mode it allows you to zoom in on your subject for clearer video.</P><P>For picture mode it only allows you to zoom in to get a clearer view of your subject.&nbsp; One you press the shutter release the view will go back to normal for the shot.</P> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:35:09 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/what-is-zoom-for-on-canon-rebel-t3i/m-p/7053#M4138 davepjr71 2012-12-12T11:35:09Z