OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using the Zoom Features

The zoom features let you move in closer on subjects that are located far from the camera. You can choose either optical zoom or digital zoom, or even use them in combination to increase the size of the original image by 6 times its original size.

Using Optical Zoom

Optical zoom enlarges the image by changing the focal distance of the lens.

You can increase the size of the image by three times using optical zoom.

T (telephoto)

W (wide-angle)

3.Compose the image and then record it.

•Brightness (aperture) is also affected by using optical zoom.

•Use of a tripod is recommended for slow shutter speeds and telephoto shots to avoid blurring of the image due to camera movement.

1.Slide open the lens cover.

2.Move the ZOOM slider towards T (telephoto) to zoom in on the subject, or W (wide-angle) to zoom out.

MODE

T

W

Using Digital Zoom

Digital zoom produces a SVGA size image (800 x 600 pixels) that can be double the size of the original image.

Using digital zoom and optical zoom in combination can zoom an image to 6X.

ZOOM slider

See “Using the Record Menus” on page E-71 for details on making digital zoom settings.

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