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≥ Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (l 51)
≥ You can also perform zoom operation by simply touching the LCD monitor. (Touch zoom:
l 41)
∫ About the zoom speed
The zoom speed will be faster in the order of zoom lever, zoom button icon, 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
When in still picture recording mode, it is possible to take a picture with zoom up to a
maximum of 60k without degrading the picture quality.
≥ Extra optical zoom ratio varies depending on the setting of [PICTURE SIZE]. (l 60)
∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism
For example when you set the picture size to [ 0.3M], the maximum [ 2.6M] area is
cropped to the centre [ 0.3M] 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 1.6 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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