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Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (l60)
You can also perform zoom operation by simply touching the LCD monitor. (Touch Zoom:
l50)

About the zoom speed

The zoom speed will be faster in the order of zoom lever, zoom button icon, and then touch
zoom.
The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved.
The zoom operation using the zoom button icons or touch zoom will be performed at a
constant speed respectively.

Extra Optical Zoom

In Still Picture Recording Mode, the still picture can be recorded with a zoom ratio of a
maximum of 50k without degrading the picture quality.
Extra optical zoom ratio varies depending on the setti ng o f [PI CTURE SI ZE] and [A SP ECT
RATIO]. (l69, 70)

Extra optical zoom mechanism

When you set the picture size to , the maximum area is cropped to the center
area, allowing a picture with a hig h er zo om effect.
If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, th e operation sound may
be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.
When the zoom magnification is at its maximum, the subjects are focused at about 1.5 m
(4.9 feet ) or more.
When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 3cm (1.2q)
away from the lens.
Advanced (Recording)
Zoom in/out function
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Zoom lever/Zoom button icons

T side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
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