Operating Instructions
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≥ Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (l 52)
≥ You can also perform zoom operation by simply touching the LCD monitor. (Touch Zoom:
l 42)
∫ About the zoom speed
The zoom speed will be faster in the order of zoom lever, zoom button icons, and then touch
zoom.
≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved.
≥ The zoom operation using the zoom button icons or touch zoom will be performed at a
constant speed respectively.
Extra optical zoom
In still picture recording mode, the still picture can be recorded with a zoom ratio of a
maximum of 50k without degrading the picture quality.
≥ Extra optical zoom ratio varies depending on the setting of [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT
RATIO]. (l 61, 62)
∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism
When you set the picture size to , the maximum area is cropped to the centre
area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.
≥ If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may
be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.
≥ When the zoom magnification is at its maximum, the subjects are focused at about 1.5 m
or more.
≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 3 cm away
from the lens.
Advanced (Recording)
Zoom in/out function
Zoom lever/Zoom button icons
T side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
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W
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