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Zoom in (T: Telephoto)
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)
RETAKE (2/3) Button | LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ |
| ON Switch |
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| FXM270A/FX220A/ |
| SXM27EA/SX22EA |
| only) |
| 5 SEC. REC Button |
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| FXM17A/FX120A/ |
| FX12A only) |
| Power Zoom Lever |
| P. STABILIZER |
| Button |
Display
Zoom indicator bar
1 x Zoom level indicator
Approximate zoom ratio
Picture Stabiliser indicator
PAUSE
5S
RECORDING Basic Features
Zooming: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification.
Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom.
Zoom InSlide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.Zoom OutSlide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.●The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action.●Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. Inthis case, set the zoom while in
●The zoom level indicator (5) moves during zoom. Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of the zoom indicator bar, all magnification from that point is through digital processing.
●When using Digital Zoom, the quality of image maysuffer. To deactivate Digital Zoom, set “D.ZOOM” to “OFF” in SYSTEM MENU ( pg. 23).
●Digital zoom cannot be used when the “VIDEO ECHO” mode ( pg. 21) is activated
Picture Stabiliser: To compensate for unstable images caused by
2)To switch off the Picture Stabiliser, press P. STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.
●Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or under the following conditions:
•When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.•When shooting dark or dim subjects.•When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.•When shooting scenes with movement in various directions.•When shooting scenes with●Switch off the Picture Stabiliser when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.
●The “ ” indicator appears blinking if the Stabiliser cannot be used.●This function cannot be activated during the
5 Sec. Rec mode indicator