Zooming

Using the Zoom Rockers or Wireless Controller

Move the zoom rocker on the camcorder or handle unit toward T(wide angle) to zoom out. Move it toward S (telephoto) to zoom in.

• You can also use the zoom buttons on the wireless controller.

• By default, the camcorder’s zoom rocker (the rocker near the 60 grip belt) operates at a variable speed – press gently for a slow

zoom; press harder for faster zooms.

Setting the Zoom Speed

You can set the zoom speed for the zoom rockers and wireless controller.

To set the zoom speed of the camcorder’s zoom rocker

First, set the overall zoom speed to one of three levels. Next, select whether the zoom rocker operates at a constant or variable speed. Refer to the following table for a summary of the zoom speed.

W Zoom out

T Zoom in

1Open the [Zoom Speed Level] screen.

[FUNC.] >[MENU] >p>[Zoom Speed Level]

2Touch [ZFast], [[Normal] or []Slow] and then touch [K].

•When [Zoom Speed Level] is set to [ZFast], the sound made by the camcorder's internal machinery will increase and may be recorded in the scene.

3 Touch [Zoom Rocker Zoom Speed].

4Touch [Y] for variable speed or [X] for constant speed.

•If you selected [X], touch [ð] or [ñ] or drag your finger along the bar to select a constant speed.

5 Touch [X].

Approximate zoom speeds* (camcorder’s zoom rocker)

[Zoom Rocker

Selected

[Zoom Speed Level] setting

 

Zoom Speed]

 

 

 

 

constant speed

[]Slow]

[[Normal]

[ZFast]

setting

 

 

 

 

 

[Y] (variable)

–

4 sec. to 4 min. 45 sec.

2.5 sec. to 3 min.

 

1.9 sec.** to 1 min.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[X] (constant)

1 (slowest)

4 min. 45 sec.

3 min.

 

1 min.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16 (fastest)

4 sec.

2.5 sec.

 

1.9 sec.**

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Measured from full wide-angle to full telephoto.

**When the zoom speed is too fast (approximately 1.9 seconds end-to-end), the camcorder will have more trouble focusing automatically while zooming.