20 EN Video Recording (Continued)
While recording
●You can zoom in up to 10x by using the optical
zoom.
●Zoom magnification over 10x is done through
digital image processing, and is therefore called
digital zoom. Digital zooming is possible up to
300x. Set [ZOOM] to [40X] or [300X]. (墌pg.57)
You 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 press switches the screen size.
Press the REC/SNAP button to start recording.
By using an external microphone (optional), you
can record videos with high-quality sound.
Preparation:
●Set the power switch to .
●Set the MODE switch to .
Zooming
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]. (墌pg.57)
Changing the Screen Size
Zoom out Zoom in
T: Telephoto
W: Wide angle
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Optical zoom (up to 10x)
Digital zoom (up to 300x)
16:9
A
TTENTION:
Videos which have been recorded in 16:9 mode
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.
Recording with Higher Quality Sound
1
Connect the microphone.
2
Set the [EXTERNAL MIC LEVEL] to
[ON]. (墌pg. 57)
The external microphone input level is
displayed.
Press the REC/SNAP button to start
recording.
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Open the cover.
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