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Basic functions
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T: Recording enlarged
image (telephoto)
W: Recording wide
area (wide-angle)

To zoom in

Press the [Zoom (T)] button (telephoto). Or touch the Zoom ( ) tab,
and then touch the Telephoto ( ) tab.
The distant subject is gradually magnified.
The highest zoom magnification ratio is X20 in the normal zoom-in.

To zoom out

Press the [Zoom (W)] button (wide-angle). Or touch the Zoom ( )
tab, and then touch the Wide-angle ( ) tab.
The subject gets smaller and further away.
The smallest zoom ratio is the subject’s original size in the zoom-out.
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Example of zoom-in/out
W: Wide-angle
T: Telephoto
Using the optical zoom function does not degrade the image quality and clarity.
Use the digital zoom function when you want to zoom more than the optical
zoom range. ¬page 98
Focusing may become unstable when you record with a fast zoom or
zoom into a subject standing too far away. If this occurs, use the manual
focus function. (Video recording mode only) ¬page 48
The minimum distance you can have between the camcorder and subject
while maintaining sharp focus is about 1cm (about 0.4 inches) for wide
angle and about 1m (about 40 inches) for telephoto. If you want to shoot
the subject close to the lens at a wide angle, use the Tele Macro function.
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Frequent use of the zoom function consumes more power.
The camcorder can record the sound of the zoom mechanism.
The Zoom ( ) tab on the LCD screen moves slowly and the [Zoom (T/W)]
button moves more quickly. Use the Zoom ( ) tab on the LCD screen to
use the zoom function with accuracy.
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Zooming
This camcorder allows you to record using optical X20 zoom and digital X40 zoom by pressing the [Zoom (T/W)] button or touching the Zoom
( ) tab on the LCD screen.