Recording Files (Continued)

Power/Mode Switch

Zoom Lever

DIRECT PLAY/REC

Set Lever BACKUP/ Button

EVENT

Zooming

Preparation:

•Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select ! or # mode.

•Press the PLAY/REC button to select recording mode.

Zoom out

 

 

 

Zoom in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Record Using the Viewfinder

Recording by using the viewfinder is recommended in bright environments where the LCD monitor is difficult to see or to increase recording time on battery.

Preparation:

•Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select ! or # mode.

•Press the PLAY/REC button to select recording mode.

1 Close the LCD monitor.

2 Extend the viewfinder.

3 Adjust the view using the control bar.

W: Wide angle

T: Telephoto

Maximum zoom ratio is 10X (factory-preset).

8 To change the maximum zoom ratio (for

!mode only)

Change the settings in [ZOOM]. ( pg. 68)

NOTE

Macro shooting is possible as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject when the zoom lever is set all the way to W.

NOTE

If the LCD monitor is opened while using the viewfinder, the picture will move to the LCD monitor and will not be displayed in the viewfinder. To set the viewfinder as priority when recording, set the [PRIORITY SETTING] to [FINDER]. ( pg. 71)

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