No Camcorder Zooom for Evo H/W version 2 ?

[EvoPimp]

I have a launch day Evo H/W version 2 that does not have the zoom feature for the camcorder. I noticed this on day one, but figured, oh well, thats how HTC designed the Evo. Well this past weekend, I took a look at two of my friends Evo's which are both H/W version 3, and guess what???? They have a zoom feature for their camcorders. Is this just an anomaly with my phone, or did HTC not included this on the earlier H/W versions?

I would love to hear feedback from others.

Thanks!

 

[italianotampa]

I have HW 3 and don't have zoom for the video recorder.

 

[KSmithInNY]

I have a launch day Evo H/W version 2 that does not have the zoom feature for the camcorder. I noticed this on day one, but figured, oh well, thats how HTC designed the Evo. Well this past weekend, I took a look at two of my friends Evo's which are both H/W version 3, and guess what???? They have a zoom feature for their camcorders. Is this just an anomaly with my phone, or did HTC not included this on the earlier H/W versions?

I would love to hear feedback from others.

Thanks!

It wouldn't be hardware related as all EVOs get the same OTA update and the zoom is in the software (htccamera.apk). I have a version 002 phone and zoom works fine here.

The only suggestion I would have is maybe running the RUU?

Just to be clear also, while in camcorder, have you tried pinching the screen which should bring up a zoom bar?

 

[f1nzup]

I used the zoom on mine yesterday for the first time, but it did zoom on video. I have a launch-day ver. 3.

 

[italianotampa]

I've tried pinching and whatnot and still no zoom on the on the camcorder.

 

[Mustachio]

launch day V2 here and no zoom on cam.

 

[reverendrhino]

No zoom here either..

 

[ChaosShadow]

I have HW version 2 and can zoom.
However, here's the catch 22. If you're recording in 720p... then you can't zoom. Step it down one notch in quality and then you can zoom

 

[KSmithInNY]

I have HW version 2 and can zoom.
However, here's the catch 22. If you're recording in 720p... then you can't zoom. Step it down one notch in quality and then you can zoom

That did it. I switched to 720P and no more zoom. Back to WVGA and zoom.

 

[EvoPimp]

Thanks for posting that. I actually just figured that out and updated my post on another forum.

 

[f1nzup]

I've tried pinching and whatnot and still no zoom on the on the camcorder.

When you are in camcorder mode, there is a +/- button on your right. Press that and up pops the ability to zoom on your left.

 

[rem_kujawa]

It's because you have it set to 720p, drop it down and the +/- button will show up on the screen.

 

[italianotampa]

Cool thanks.

 

[Jerzyiroc]

I have HW version 2 and can zoom.
However, here's the catch 22. If you're recording in 720p... then you can't zoom. Step it down one notch in quality and then you can zoom

That's interesting. The good thing is that's 100% software.. which means the great minds of the rom developers can definitely work around that.. now off to email Vaelek...