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Recording Images
.
Zoom Factor
• The image deterioration point depends on the image size (page 58). The smaller
the image size, the higher the zoom factor you can use before reaching the image
deterioration point.
You can configure the camera so the monitor screen and lens
are facing in the same direction. This means you can shoot
with the self-timer as you compose the self-portrait on the
monitor screen.
• When using the self-timer to shoot a self-portrait, select one
of the following recording modes.
– Auto
– Premium Auto Pro
– Make-up BKT
1.
Rotate the monitor screen panel so the screen is
facing in the same direction as the lens (page 13).
2.
Select “Auto” or “Premium Auto Pro” for the
recording mode (page 30).
3.
Drag “
” (Self-timer) downwards to specify the
self-timer countdown duration.
The camera will shoot an image when the countdown
reaches zero.
• You can set a self-timer countdown duration within
the range of two to ten seconds. The further you drag,
the longer the duration.
• To cancel an ongoing countdown, touch anywhere on
the screen except where the self-timer icon is
displayed.
• To cancel an ongoing countdown, touch anywhere on
the screen except where the self-timer icon is
displayed or press the shutter button.
Image Size
Undeteriorated
Zoom Limit
Maximum
Zoom Factor
12M
1.5X
4.0X
3M
2.9X
7.8X
Shooting a Self-portrait
Monitor screen
Lens
“
” (Self-timer)