Google Maps v3 fitBounds() Zoom too close for single marker

Question

Is there a way to set a max zoom level for fitBounds()? My problem is that when the map is only fed one location, it zooms in as far as it can go, which really

Answer 1

I have soulution based on limiting max zoom when fitting bounds. Works for me (tested on Win 7 - IE 9, FF 13, Chrome 19):

// When fitting bounds:
var bounds = new google.maps.LatLngBounds();
// ...
// extend bounds as you like
// ..

// now set global variable when fitting bounds
window.fittingBounds = true;
map.fitBounds(bounds);
window.fittingBounds = false;


// attach this event listener after map init
google.maps.event.addListener(map, 'zoom_changed', function() {
    // set max zoom only when fitting bounds
    if (window.fittingBounds && map.getZoom() > 16) {
        this.setZoom(16);
    }
});