20 EN Video Recording (Continued)

Zooming

While recording

 

Zoom outZoom in

W: Wide angle

T: Telephoto

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]. ( pg. 57)

Optical zoom (up to 10x)

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10

300

Digital zoom (up to 300x)

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. 57)

Changing the Screen Size

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.

16:9

Each press switches the screen size.

ATTENTION:

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.