User guide

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Using the Macro Function
You may want to shoot images or
video of subjects from a short
distance. Use the Macro function
in this case. The effective Macro
shooting distance is 0.5 to 0.8 ft.
(15 to 25 cm) from the lens to
the subject.
To take a Macro shooting:
1. In shooting mode, move the
Macro focus lever located on
the front of the DV camera to
Macro mode (
).
When the Macro focus lever is in
the Macro position, an icon ( )
appears on the LCD screen.
2. Compose your shot using the LCD screen.
3. Press the Shutter button to take a shot.
Shooting with Digital Zoom
The DV camera is equipped with a digital zoom
function. You can zoom in on distant images by
pressing the ( ) button on the rear of the DV camera
without changing the shooting distance; the maximum
zoom scale is 4X. Use the ( ) button to zoom back
out.
1. In shooting mode, compose
your shot using the LCD
screen.
2. Press the
/ ( / ) button until
the desired zoom level is
reached.
A bar appears indicating the
zoom scale of the DV camera.
3. Release the / ( / ) button
when you have reached the
desired zoom level.
4. Press the Shutter button and
release to shoot.
NOTE: The zoom level is disabled when you change modes.
Before
After
To bring the DV camera back to normal shooting
mode, move the Macro focus lever back to Normal
position ( ).