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Zooming
Using the Zoom Rockers
To use the handle's zoom rocker, attach the handle unit to the camcorder in advance (
A
Move the zoom roc
k
er on the camcorder or handle unit
toward
T
(wide angle) to zoom out. Move it toward
S
(telephoto) to zoom in.
• By default, the zoom rocker on the camcorder operates at a
variable speed. You can also set it to a constant speed and select
the zoom speed.
• The zoom rocker on the handle can operate only at a constant
speed that you can select.
Setting the Zoom Speed for the Camcorder's Zoom
Rocker
Refer to the following table for approximate zoom speeds.
Camcorder'
s
zoom roc
k
er: Approximate zoom
s
peed
s
(time required to zoom end-to-end)
* When the zoom speed is too fast, the camcorder may have more trouble focusing automatically while zooming.
1 Select the overall zoom speed level.
>
[
v
!
Camera Setup]
>
[Zoom Speed Level]
>
Desired zoom speed level
>
[
L
]
• You can select one of three levels, [
Z
Fast], [
[
Normal] or [
]
Slow].
2 Select whether to use a variable or constant zoom speed.
[Zoom Rocker Zoom Speed]
>
[
Y
] (variable) or [
X
] (constant)
• If you selected [
Y
], skip to step 4.
3 Touch [
Ï
] or [
Ð
], or drag your finger along the adjustment bar, to set the desired constant speed.
4 Touch [
X
].
NOTES
NOTES
• When [Zoom Speed Level] is set to [
Z
Fast], the camcorder may pick up and record lens operations
sounds.
[Zoom Rocker Zoom Speed]
setting
Selected constant
speed
[Zoom Speed Level] setting
[
]
Slow]
[
[
Normal]
[
Z
Fast]*
[
Y
] (variable)
–
4.2 sec. to 4 min. 38 sec.
2.6 sec. to 2 min.
1.5 sec. to 1 min.
[
X
] (constant)
1 (slowest)
4 min. 38 sec.
2 min.
1 min.
16 (fastest)
4.2 sec.
2.6 sec.
1.5 sec.
W
Zoom out
T
Zoom in
Summary of Contents for XF400
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