Here’s a quick tip on using the ‘zoom effect’ from one of our great forum members ‘Photography blog).
It’s quick, it’s dirty and it’s REALLY REALLY EASY.
- Frame your shot how you want it to appear
- Set exposure to something greater than 0.5s
- Mash shutter butan
- Twist the zoom ring to zoom in or out slightly
- Observe
- Repeat if unhappy
- Be pleased with yourself
- Drink a pint
Here’s another example I shot a while back:
Further Reading: for a little more depth on this topic check out our previous article – Mastering the Zoom Effect.

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