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Zoom in (T: Telephoto)
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)
Power Zoom Lever
Zoom indicator bar
FEATURE:
Zooming
PURPOSE:
To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous
change in image magnification.
Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification
offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital
Zoom.
OPERATION:
Zoom In
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.
Zoom Out
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.
Ⅲ The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the
quicker the zoom action.
NOTES:
●
Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In
this case, set the zoom while in Record–Standby,
lock the focus by using the manual focus
(
੬
pg. 26), then zoom in or out in Record mode.
●
The zoom level indicator (
5
) moves during zoom.
Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of
the zoom indicator bar, all magnification from that
point is through digital processing.
●
When using Digital Zoom, the quality of image may
suffer. To deactivate Digital Zoom, set “D.ZOOM”
to “OFF” in the Menu Screen (
੬
pg. 21).
FEATURE:
Picture Stabilizer
PURPOSE:
To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-
shake, particularly at high magnification.
OPERATION:
Press P. STABILIZER. “ ”appears.
Ⅲ To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press
P. STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.
NOTES:
●
Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand
shake is excessive, or under the following conditions:
•
When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal
stripes.
•
When shooting dark or dim subjects.
•
When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.
•
When shooting scenes with movement in various
directions.
•
When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.
●
Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording
with the camcorder on a tripod.
●
The “ ” indicator appears blinking if the
Stabilizer cannot be used.
Zoom level
indicator
Display
Approximate
zoom ratio
P. STABILIZER Button
Picture stabilizer indicator
RECORDING
Basic Features