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BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
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2. Record the image.
NOTES:
• The optical zoom factor also affects the lens aperture.
• Use of a tripod is recommended to avoid jittery hand movement when using the telephoto setting (zoom
in).
Digital Zoom
Digital zoom is activated after you reach the maximum optical zoom factor (3X). It enlarges the part of the
image at the center of the image screen. The range of the digital zoom factor is shown below.
• Digital Zoom Factor Range: 3X to 12X
(in combination with optical zoom)
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Press [ ] or [ ] repeatedly to highlight and select the ‘REC’ tab.
3. Press [ ] or [ ] repeatedly to highlight and select ‘Digital Zoom’, then press [ ].
4. Press [ ] or [ ] repeatedly to highlight and select ‘On’, then press [SET].
5. Slide the zoom controller towards [ ] to change the zoom factor.
• The lens will zoom to the maximum optical telephoto setting and stop. Release the lever and press it
toward [ ] again to further zoom the image digitally. The zoom indicator shows the current approximate
zoom factor.
6. Record the image.
IMPORTANT!
• Digital zoom is disabled whenever the monitor screen is turned off.
