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Chapter 3

Using the Optical Zoom

Use Optical Zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is
effective when the lens is no closer than 23.6 in. (60 cm) to the subject. When
you turn on the camera, the lens extends to the Wide Angle position.
NOTE: You can change Optical Zoom before (but not during) video recording.
1Use the viewfinder or camera screen to
frame your subject.
2Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide
Angle (W) to zoom out.
The lens extends or retracts. The
viewfinder or camera screen displays the
zoomed image.
3Press the Shutter button to take the video.

Changing Optional Video Settings

In Video mode, press the Menu button to access optional video-taking settings.
Telephoto
Wide Angle
Image Storage (page 11)
Album (page 34)
Setup Menu (page 51)