RECORDING MODE

RECORDING MODE

This section covers the basic recording operation as well as advanced recording func- tions. To start using the camera, read pages 20 through 29. Many of the recording functions are controlled with menus. The menu navigation sections concisely describe how to change menu settings. Descriptions of the settings immediately follow the navigation section.

Handling the camera

While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the camera body with your left. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steadily.

When taking vertical pictures, hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens with the shutter-release button to the top. Take care not to cover the lens with your fingers or the strap.

Setting the camera to record images

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Turn the camera on by pressing the main switch (1).

 

 

Slide the mode switch to the recording position (2).

 

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Using the zoom lens

This camera is equipped with a unique 5.7 - 17.1mm zoom lens. This is equivalent to a 37 to 111mm lens on a 35mm camera. The lens is controlled by the zoom lever at the back of the 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.

To zoom in on the subject, push the zoom lever up.

To zoom out, push the zoom lever down.

The digital-zoom function can double the power of the lens. The digital zoom is activated in the custom section of the recording-mode menu (p. 28).

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