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Recording
Using the Zoom
Applicable modes:
You can zoom in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom out to record landscapes
in wide angle.
∫Screen display
Example of display when Extra Optical Zoom (EZ), Intelligent Zoom and Digital Zoom are used
together.
•When using the Zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction
with the zoom display bar. [Example: 0.01 m (0.033 ft.) –]
•The lens barrel will extend or retract depending on the zoom position. Take care not to obstruct the
movement of the lens barrel when using the Zoom function.
•For details about using the zoom while recording motion pictures, refer to P34.
Zooms in without deteriorating the image quality.
Maximum magnification: 42k
•This function is not available in the following case:
–Macro Zoom Mode
To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)

Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.

To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)

Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.

AExtra Optical Zoom indication
BOptical Zoom range
CIntelligent Zoom range
DDigital Zoom range
EZoom magnification (approximation)

Optical Zoom