Zooming in/out, To zoom in (T), To zoom out (W)

Zooming in/out

Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording. This camcorder allows you to record using 52x optical power zoom, 70x Intelli-zoom and 130x digital zoom.

To zoom in (T)

Slide the [Zoom] lever towards [T] (telephoto).

(Or press the [Control (Up)] button on the LCD screen.)

•The distant subject is gradually magnified.

To zoom out (W)

Slide the [Zoom] lever towards [W] (wide-angle).

(Or press the [Control (Down)] button on the LCD screen.)

•The subject gets smaller and further away.

•The smallest zoom ratio is the subject’s original size in the zoom- out.

• Zoom magnification over 70x is done through digital image processing, and is therefore called digital zoom. Digital zooming is possible up to 130x. page 62

•To maintain sharp focus, the minimum possible distance between the camcorder and subject is about 1cm (about 0.39 inch) for wide- angle and 1m (about 39.4 inches) for telephoto.

•Optical zoom preserves image quality, but the image quality may suffer when you use digital zoom.

•Fast zooming or zooming in a subject that is a good distance away may cause the camcorder to focus slowly. If this occurs, use Focus: Manual. page 58

•We recommend you use Anti-Shake(HDIS) for handheld recording when the subject is zoomed in and enlarged.

•Frequent use of the zoom function consumes more power.

•If you zoom when recording, the camcorder may record the sound of the [Zoom] lever or [Zoom] button operating.

•When you use the zoom function, you can decrease its speed by slowly moving the [Zoom (T/W)] lever. Moving the lever quickly increases the zoom speed. However, you cannot use the [Zoom (T/W)] button on the display to adjust the zoom speed.

•When Video Resolution is set to 1280x720/30p, the Intelli Zoom function does not operate.