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AZoom bar
≥Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (l62)
∫About the zoom bar
The zoom bar is displayed during the zoom operati on.
∫About the zoom speed
≥The zoom speed varies depending on the range ove r which the zoom lever is moved.
≥The zoom operation using the zoom button icons will be performed at a constant speed
respectively.

Zoom ratio during the Still Picture Recording Mode

The zoom ratio can be expanded up to 100k without degrading the picture quality for the Still
Picture Recording Mode. (Extra Optical Zoom)
≥Extra Optical Zoom ratio varies depending on the set ting of [PICTURE SIZE]. (l73)
≥If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom op eration, the operation sound may be
recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the ori ginal position, move it quietly.
≥When the zoom magnification is at its maximum, the sub jects are focused at about 2.2 m
(7.2feet) or more.
≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 2cm (0.8 q) away
from the lens.
Advanced (Recording)
Using the zoom
Zoom lever/Zoom button icons
T side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
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BOptical Zoom
CMotion Picture Recording Mode: i.Zoom/Digital zoom (Blue)
Still Picture Recording Mode: Extra Optical Zoom (Blue)