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Using the Macro Function
You may want to shoot images or
video of subjects from a short
distance. Use the Macro function
in this case. The effective Macro
shooting distance is 0.8 ft. (25
cm) from the lens to the subject.
To take a Macro shooting:
1. In shooting mode, move the
Macro focus lever located on
the front of the DV camera to
Macro mode ( ).
When the Macro focus lever is in
the Macro position, an icon ( )
appears on the LCD screen.
2. Compose your shot using the LCD screen.
3. Press the Shutter button to take a shot.
Shooting with Digital Zoom
The DV camera is equipped with a digital zoom
function. You can zoom in on distant images by
pressing the ( ) button on the rear of the DV camera
without changing the shooting distance; the maximum
zoom scale is 12X. Use the ( ) button to zoom back
out.
1. In shooting mode, compose
your shot using the LCD
screen.
2. Press the / ( / ) button until
the desired zoom level is
reached.
A bar appears indicating the
zoom scale of the DV camera.
3. Release the / ( / ) button
when you have reached the
desired zoom level.
4. Press the Shutter button and
release to shoot.
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Before
After
To bring the DV camera back to normal shooting
mode, move the Macro focus lever back to Normal
position ( ).
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