If you change the ND filter setting during recording, the movie and sound may be distorted. While adjusting the IRIS (aperture) manually, the ND filter icon will not flash even when the ND filter setting needs adjusting.

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Zooming

Recording

Useful functions for recording

You can record an image with the subject magnified.

1.Move the power zoom lever to magnify or reduce the size of the image.

W:

Wider range of view (Wide angle)

T:

Close view (Telephoto)

Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.

A:Wide angle

B:Telephoto

Note

Zoom speed will be slightly slower while recording movies.

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

You cannot change the zoom speed with the W/T button on the LCD monitor.

The minimum possible distance between this product and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 100 cm (about 39 3/8 in.) for telephoto.

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Sony FDR-AX100E, HDR-CX900E manual Zooming

FDR-AX100E, FDR-AX100, HDR-CX900E, HDR-CX900 specifications

The Sony HDR-CX900, FDR-AX100, FDR-AX100E, and HDR-CX900E are part of Sony's innovative lineup of camcorders that cater to both amateur and professional videographers. Each model is designed to offer exceptional image quality and user-friendly features.

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