Zooming

Zooming

You can operate the zoom (up to 10x) using the zoom rocker on the side grip or the one on the handle. You can also use the manual ring or the zoom buttons on the wireless controller. For zooms with a gradual start and/or

stop, use soft zoom control (066).

 

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You can also use the [lCamera Setup]

[Tele-converter] setting to increase the focal length by a factor of

approximately 1.5, 3 or 6.* Alternatively, you can set an assignable button to [Tele-converter] (097) or set

[JOther Functions]

[Custom Key/Dial] to [Tele-converter] (047) to activate the digital tele-converter.

* The image is digitally processed, so the image resolution may deteriorate. Operating modes:

Using the Manual Ring

Move the manual ring switch to ZOOM and then turn the manual ring.

• When you operate the zoom, a zoom indicator* will appear on the screen that shows the approximate zoom position.

* You can use the [JOther Functions] [Custom Function] [Zoom Indicator] setting (0107) to set the zoom indicator to a numerical display.

NOTES

• If you turn the manual ring too quickly, the camcorder may not be able to zoom immediately. In such case, the camcorder will zoom after you finish turning the manual ring.

Using the Zoom Rockers, Wireless Controller or

Optional Remote Control

When you operate the zoom, a zoom indicator* will appear on the screen that shows the approximate zoom position.

*You can use the [JOther Functions] [Custom Function] [Zoom Indicator] setting (0107) to set the zoom indicator to a numerical display.