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Using the optical zoom does not degrade the image quality and clarity.
Use the digital zoom when you want to zoom more than the optical zoom range (Video recording mode only).
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Focusing may become unstable when recording with a fast zoom or zooming into a subject standing too far away.
In this case, use the manual focus function.
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The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1cm (about
0.4 inches) for wide angle and about 50cm (about 19.7 inches) for telephoto. If you want to shoot the object close
to the lens at a wide angle, use the Tele Macro function.
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When using the zoom function while holding the camcorder with your hand, use Anti-shake (OIS) for stable
recording.
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Frequent use of the zoom function consumes more power.
Zooming sound by using the
Zoom
lever or
Zoom
button can be recorded.
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ZOOMING
Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording. This camcorder allows you to
record using 15x optical power zoom, 18x Intelli-zoom and digital zoom.
Press the
T
(zoom) button on the LCD panel or slide
the zoom lever towards
T
(telephoto).
The distant subject is gradually magnified and
can be recorded.
The most magnified zoom ratio is 18x zoom in
the normal zoom-in.
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Press the
W
(zoom) button on the LCD panel or
slide the zoom lever towards
W
(wide angle).
The subject moves further away.
The smallest zoom ratio is the subject’s original
size in the zoom-out.
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When using the zoom function, its speed can be decreased by slowly moving the Zoom (W/T) lever. A fast moving
increases the zoom speed. However, the Zoom (W/T) button on the LCD panel cannot adjust the zoom speed.
Zoom speed
To zoom in
To zoom out
basic recording
W : Wide angle
T : Telephoto
