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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 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.
Advanced operations