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Video Recording (Continued)
While recording
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You can zoom in up to 10x by using the optical
zoom.
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Zoom magnification over
10x
is done through
digital image processing, and is therefore called
digital zoom. Digital zooming is possible up to
300x. Set [ZOOM] to [40X] or [300X]. (
You can record videos at 4:3 size and 16:9 size.
By default, the camera is set to record videos at
the 4:3 size.
Preparation:
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Set the power switch to
.
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Set the
MODE
switch to
.
Each press switches the screen size.
Zooming
NOTES:
●
Macro shooting is possible as close as approx.
5 cm (2") to the subject when the zoom lever is
set all the way to
W
.
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When you zoom into a subject close to the lens,
the camera may automatically zoom out
depending on the distance to the subject. In this
case, set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]. (
Zoom out
Zoom in
T
: Telephoto
W
: Wide angle
300
10
1
Optical zoom (up to 10x)
Digital zoom (up to 300x)
Changing the Screen Size
ATTENTION:
Videos which have been recorded in 16:9 mode
may appear to be slightly vertically stretched on a
4:3 screen TV. Record videos in 4:3 size if playing
back on a 4:3 screen TV.
NOTES:
●
If the recording mode is set to ECONOMY, you
cannot change the screen size.
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If you want to burn the recorded videos onto
DVD discs, it is recommended not to mix 16:9
size videos and 4:3 size videos.
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If you record videos in 16:9 size, the image may
appear to be slightly vertically stretched when
playing back on TV with the 4:3 screen.
16:9
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