Basic recording
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W: Wide-angle T: Telephoto
Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle
recording. This camcorder allows you to record
using 52x optical power zoom, 65x Intelli-zoom
and 2200x digital zoom.
ZOOMING

To zoom in

Slide the Zoom lever towards T (telephoto).
(Or press the Control (Up) button on the LCD panel.)
• The distant subject is gradually magnified.
• The highest optical zoom magnification ratio is 52x.

To zoom out

Slide the Zoom lever towards W (wide-angle).
(Or press the Control (Down) button on the LCD panel.)
• The subject gets smaller and further away.
• The smallest optical zoom ratio is the subject’s original size when zoomed-
out.
Zoom magnification over 65x is done through digital image processing, and is therefore called digital zoom. Digital zooming is possible up to 2200x. Set “
Zoom Type” to “Digital Zoom.” page 62
To maintain sharp focus, the minimum possible distance between the camcorder and subject is about 1cm (about 0.39 inch) for wide-angle and 1m
(about 39.4 inches) for telephoto.
Optical zoom preserves image quality, but the image quality may suffer when you use digital zoom.
Fast zooming or zooming in a subject that is a good distance away may cause the camcorder to focus slowly. If this occurs, use “Manual Focus.”
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We recommend you use Anti-Shake (HDIS) for handheld recording when the subject is zoomed in and enlarged.
Frequent use of the zoom function consumes more power.
If you zoom when recording, the camcorder may record the sound of the zoom lever or zoom button operating.
When you use the zoom function, you can decrease its speed by slowly moving the Zoom (T/W) lever. Moving the lever quickly increases the zoom speed.
However, you cannnot use the Zoom (T/W) button on the display to adjust the zoom speed.
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