Advanced operations

Using the zoom feature

Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the scene.

For more professional-looking recordings, use the zoom function sparingly. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)

“W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away)

When you shoot a subject using the telephoto zoom

If you cannot get a sharp focus while in extreme telephoto zoom, move the zoom lever to the “W” side until the focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 55 1/8 in. (140 cm) away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 15 3/4 in. (40 cm) away in the wide-angle position. When you shoot a subject closer than about 15 3/4 in. (40 cm), we recommend you shoot in macro.

Shooting

Shooting a subject closer – Macro

Even small subjects, such as flowers, insects, and images in photographs, can literally fill the screen in macro. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 10 cm (4 in.) away from the lens surface in macro.

We recommend you to use a tripod when shooting in macro.

(1) Bring the camcorder as close as necessary to obtain the desired subject size.

(2) Slide the MACRO lock switch in the direction of the arrow.

(3) Move the zoom lever to the “W” side end. The MACRO indicator appears on the LCD screen.

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