CONTRAST

This function increases or decreases the contrast of the scene in three levels: high (+), normal, and low (–). This can be set in section 3 of the recording menu (p. 38). Contrast cannot be changed when using digital subject programs. Any changes made are applied to the live image. If any level except normal is selected, an indicator appears on the monitor as a warning.

DIGITAL ZOOM

The digital zoom for still images is activated in section 3 of the recording menu (p. 38). The digital zoom increases the magnification of the greatest telephoto setting of the optical zoom by up to 4.0X. Although the images recorded with the digital zoom are interpolated to the set image size, the quality of the images may not be equal to images taken without the digital zoom; the greater the power of the digital zoom the lower the image quality.

 

 

Contrast: low

Contrast: normal

Contrast: high

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At the maximum telephoto position, continue to press the right side (T) of the zoom lever (1) to engage the digital zoom. The zoom magnification is displayed in the top right corner of the monitor.

To zoom out, press the the left side (W) of the zoom lever.

After zooming, the zoom indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor to show the approximate zoom position.

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Optical zoom range

Digital zoom range

In movie recording mode, the digital zoom is turned on or off in section 1 of the movie/audio menu (p. 38). The digital zoom is only available when recording with 320x240 movies. The optical zoom can also be turned on or off in movie/audio menu.

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