Zoom Default?

[Randy1]

I can't seem to find a real good use for Zoom Default(shift z).  Can it be set like head position?

[Lusche]

Can it be set like head position?

No.

[Ack-Ack]

I can't seem to find a real good use for Zoom Default(shift z).  Can it be set like head position?

You can zoom it in and out, some use the zoom function to zoom in on the gunsight while shooting.

ack-ack

[Nathan60]

Kind aof annoying it zooms to max by default wouldnt mind being able to set a level of zoom, all the way in is usually too jumpy for me.

[SmokinLoon]

First off, I think we have too much of a zoom to begin with.  I dont know what the magnification is while in a plane, it sure feels like it must be at least 5x.  While in gv's, the zoom of the TC is 2.5x, that can be verified by being in the Panzer IV, just go from the TC position to the gunner view and you'll see nearly the same thing (Panzer IV gun sight is a 2.4X).

I'd like to have a few different "hot button" presets for zoom, as in a 1/3rd, 2/3rd, and full.  I find my gunnery is actually better if I'm not using full zoom. 

[BaldEagl]

Kind aof annoying it zooms to max by default wouldnt mind being able to set a level of zoom, all the way in is usually too jumpy for me.

I've got zoom toggle mapped to my stick and I can set my toggled zoom at whatever pre-set level i want.

[danny76]

Zoom should be disab led in all arena's unless the vehicle in use actually was equipped with zoom sights. I doubt that Douglas Bader zoomed his eyes in after he'd saddled up an enemy. Remove zoom as an option, along with F3 everywhere.

[Clone155]

Does anyone not use zoom when shooting?

[danny76]

Does anyone not use zoom when shooting?

I didn't use it for a long time. Didn't realise it existed. I am a worse shot now than ever

Edit: still should be removed for aircraft use

[Hazard69]

The zoom makes up for what we lose on the screen. I don't remember where I read it, but it was on one of the threads on here. It basically states that the resolution with which the human eye would see in the real world is closer to the max zoom.

We are actually zoomed out to cater for gameplay and screen width limitations.

And besides default zoom isn't anywhere near max zoom. It more like midway between max and none, sort of a half zoom.

Also you cant zoom in most non perked tanks' guns anyways.

As for the OP's post, I use default zoom all the time. I like it while shooting. When I'm in recon mode (looking for a CV or checking damage to a field or town from afar etc. I go full zoom. When I'm done, I simply press shift Z (one press as opposed to holding down a particular key) and presto, I'm now reconfigured for air to air again.

[The Fugitive]

Does anyone not use zoom when shooting?

I can't say "never". The only time I use it is when I'm trying to target a runner from a strait 6 shot. And that shot is becoming the norm more often than not 

[MrRiplEy[H]]

Zoom should be disab led in all arena's unless the vehicle in use actually was equipped with zoom sights. I doubt that Douglas Bader zoomed his eyes in after he'd saddled up an enemy. Remove zoom as an option, along with F3 everywhere.

Except that the limited field of view we have using a monitor will make everything look like zoomed way out. You need to zoom your view way in to see any object in their natural proportions. If we had full field of view screens all objects would appear zoomed compared to the current setup.

Ah, Hazard already said it.

[SmokinLoon]

Does anyone not use zoom when shooting?

I'm using it less and less.  In most situations I'm only using zoom for visuals on the ground.  While engaging air target I'm usually no more than about half zoom, if that.  I'm finding my shots to me more accurate if I can see a bigger picture (field of view). I think it has to do with referencing ranges and lead better.  Even though there is a "400", or even a "200" over the plane, that doesn't lend well to judging angle, E, etc, if you're zoomed in all the way. 

[ozrocker]

Z then arrow keys, find spot you like, hit f10 Zoom saved where you want.


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[Changeup]

Does anyone not use zoom when shooting?

Me.  I use it to check con movement/direction/E at long distances but that's it.  No need for it when shooting because I suck, zoomed or not.