ZOOMING IN AND OUT

•The zoom function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes. ➥page 18

•Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording.

•This miniDV camcorder allows you to record using optical 34x power zoom and 1200x digital zoom.

To zoom in

Slide the Zoom lever towards T (telephoto).

(Or move down the Joystick ( T ) on the LCD panel.)

To zoom out

Slide the Zoom lever towards W (wide-angle).

(Or move up the Joystick ( W ) on the LCD panel.)

MENU

POWER

MODE

•The farther you slide the Zoom lever, the quicker the zoom action.

•Be sure to keep your finger on the Zoom lever. If you move your finger off the Zoom lever, the operation sound of the Zoom lever may be also recorded.

•Focussing may become unstable during zooming. In this case, set the zoom before recording and lock the focus by using the manual focus, then zoom in or out during recording. ➥page 42

•The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 0.39 inch) for wide angle and 50 cm (about 19.68 inch) for telephoto.

•Optical zoom preserves the movie quality, but during digital zoom the quality of image may suffer.

•When you zoom into a subject close to the lens, the miniDV camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance to the subject. In this case, set "Macro" to "On." ➥page 54

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WIDE

W T

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