Basic
Operations
24
Zooming
Available modes:
TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL-
CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA
Zooming allows you to move visually closer to
or farther from a subject without physically
changing your position. When using optical
zoom, it is possible to enlarge the subject up to
10
×
in TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL-CAMERA or
CARD-CAMERA mode.
To zoom in
Press the Power Zoom T (telephoto) button to
get a close-up view (
1
).
To zoom out
Press the Power Zoom W (wide angle) button to
get a wide field of view (
2
).
• The on-screen display shows you the current
zoom setting.
• The zoom speed depends on how strongly
you press the Power Zoom buttons.
Notes:
• The camcorder is unable to focus when zooming
in on subjects within 1.5 m. The camcorder will
automatically zoom out until it is able to focus on
the subject. (See page 44 for recording macro
shots.)
• See page 36 for use of the digital zoom.
2
1
2
Zooming in (when you want to centre
attention on the subject)
Zooming out (when you want to
show the surroundings)
Tele-
photo
Wide
angle
Tips on Recording Positions
To create images that are easy to watch during
playback, try to record with a stable posture
while steadying your camcorder to prevent the
image from shaking.
Holding the camcorder
Put your right hand through the hand strap,
and place your left hand under the camcorder
for support.
Basic posture
Shooting from a high angle
Shooting from a low angle
Using the viewfinder
Using the LCD monitor
Note:
• Take care not to touch the microphone with your
fingers during recording. It will cause noise on
the audio track.
Zoom range
indicator
Place the viewfinder
eyecup firmly
against your eye.
Place your elbows
against your sides.
Balance your weight
on both legs.
Turn the LCD monitor
so that the screen faces
downward.
Turn the LCD monitor
so that the screen
faces upward.
Raise the viewfinder
to view the subject.
Power Zoom
buttons
