18 EN Video Recording (Continued)
Zooming
| While recording |
|
| Zoom out | Zoom in |
W: Wide angle | T: Telephoto |
●You can zoom in up to 32x by using the optical zoom.
●Zoom magnification over 32x is done through digital image processing, and is therefore called digital zoom. Digital zooming is possible up to 800x. Set [ZOOM] to [64X] or [800X]. ( pg. 55)
Optical zoom (up to 32x)
1 | 32 | 800 |
Digital zoom (up to 800x)
ATTENTION:
Videos which have been recorded in 16:9 size may appear to be slightly vertically stretched on a 4:3 screen TV. Record videos in 4:3 size if playing back on a 4:3 screen TV.
NOTES:
●If the recording mode is set to ECONOMY, you cannot change the screen size.
●If you want to burn the recorded videos onto DVD discs, it is recommended not to mix 16:9 size videos and 4:3 size videos.
●If you record videos in 16:9 size, the image may appear to be slightly vertically stretched when playing back on TV with the 4:3 screen.
LED Light
If you select to use this function, the LED light turns on to improve visibility during shooting.
Preparation:
●Set the power switch to 
.
●Set the MODE switch to
.
NOTES:
●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.
●When you zoom into a subject close to the lens, the camera may automatically zoom out depending on the distance to the subject. In this case, set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]. ( pg. 55)
Changing the Screen SizeYou can record videos at 4:3 size and 16:9 size. By default, the camera is set to record videos at the 4:3 size.
Preparation:
●Set the power switch to 
.
●Set the MODE switch to
.
Each time you press the button, setting changes.
The light remains on regardless of the surrounding conditions.
The light turns on automatically when shooting in insufficient light conditions.
No | Disables this function. | |
display | ||
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16:9
Each press switches the screen size.