Using the zoom lens

This camera is equipped with a 7.8 to 23.4mm optical zoom. This is equivalent to a 38 to 114mm zoom lens on a 35mm camera. In 35mm photography, focal lengths below 50mm are referred to as wide-angle; the angle of view is larger than that of the human eye. Above 50mm is referred to as telephoto and makes distant objects appear closer. The effect of the optical zoom is visible in both the viewfinder and LCD monitor.

The zoom lever controls the lens (1). Turning the lever to the right (T) will zoom in to the tele-

1 photo position of the lens. Turning the lever to the left (W) will zoom out to the wide-angle position.

Focus range

CCD plane

Normal focusing range0.5m - (1.6ft - )Macro mode (p. 29)0.2m - 0.6m (0.7ft - 2ft)

All distances are measured from the CCD.

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