using the menu items

Digital Zoom

You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level greater than 34x (the default setting) during recording. Zooming more than 34x is achieved digitally, up to 1200x when combined with optical zoom.

This right side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. The zooming zone appears when you select the zooming level.

Settings

 

Contents

On-screen display

 

 

 

 

Off

Up to

34x zoom is performed optically.

None

 

 

 

 

100x, 200x,

Up to

34x zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 100x (200x,

None

400x, 1200x

400x, or 1200x) is performed digitally.

 

 

 

 

 

The image quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject.

Maximum zooming may result in lower image quality.

Digital Zoom is not available while “Anti-Shake(DIS),” “EASY.Q,” “C. Nite,” “Digital Effect” (“Emboss2,” “Mosaic,” “Mirror,” “Pastel1,” and “Pastel2”) is in use.

Once “Anti-Shake (DIS),” “C.Nite,” “EASY.Q,” “Digital Effect” (“Emboss2,” “Mosaic,” “Mirror,” “Pastel1,” and “Pastel2”) is selected, Digital Zoom mode will be released. (The Digital Zoom mode will be backed up when they are released. (“C. Nite,” “EASY Q” only))

This function can be set only in the DVD camcorder record mode.

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Samsung VP-DX102, VP-DX104 Digital Zoom, Settings Contents On-screen display, Up to 34x zoom is performed optically None

VP-DX100H, VP-DX102, VP-DX105(i), VP-DX103(i), VP-DX104 specifications

The Samsung VP-DX104, VP-DX103(i), VP-DX105(i), VP-DX102, and VP-DX100H are part of Samsung's innovative range of digital camcorders, designed to meet the varying needs of video enthusiasts and casual users alike. These models boast a variety of features that enhance the video recording experience while also providing user-friendly operation.

One of the standout features across this series is the use of the advanced 34x optical zoom lens, which allows for capturing distant subjects with remarkable clarity and precision. This capability is complemented by a digital zoom feature, enabling users to magnify their subjects even further without significant loss in image quality.

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