Using the zoom feature
Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.
Using the zoom function sparingly results in
“T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)
“W” side: for
If you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to the “W” side until the focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 31 1/2 (80 cm) away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 19 3/4 inch (50 cm) away in the
The picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the “T” side. Set
DIGITAL ZOOM to OFF in the MENU settings. Otherwise the digital zoom activates without notice (page 52).
Digital zoom does not work for moving images. The optical zoom works up to ×5.
W T
The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone.
Recording
Changing the lens orientation
You can adjust the angle by turning the lens part upward up to 90 degrees and downward up to 50 degrees.