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VQT1S88
Basic

[REC] mode: 񳲿n

Taking Pictures with the Zoom

You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record

landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer [maximum of 7.7k], do

not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W).

Even higher levels of magnification are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in

[REC] menu.

Types of zooms

When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction
with the zoom display bar. (Example: 0.5 m (1.64 ft.) –)
¢1 The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting.
¢2 The on-screen zoom indication may momentarily stop moving when you rotate the zo om
lever to the extreme Tele position. You can enter the digital zoom range by continuously
rotating the zoom lever to Tele or releasing the zoom lever once and then rotating it to Tele
again.

Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using

the Digital Zoom

To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)

Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.

To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)

Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.

Feature Optical zoom Extended optical zoom
(EZ) Digital zoom
Maximum
magnification 3.6k7.7k¢1
14.3k [including optical zoom
3.6k]
30.8k [including extended
optical zoom 7.7k]
Picture
quality No deterioration No deterioration The higher the magnification
level, the greater the
deterioration.
Conditions None [PICTURE SIZE] with
(P61) is selected. [DIGITAL ZOOM] (P71) on the
[REC] menu is set to [ON].
Screen
display
A [ ] is displayed.
BThe digital zoom range is
displayed.
The AF area becomes larger
when the shutter button is
pressed halfway in the digital
zoom range¢2.
T
W
T
W
T
W
T
W
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