Operating Instructions

Basic
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∫ Types of zooms
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When using the Zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in
conjunction with the zoom display bar. [Example: 0.5 m (1.64 ft.) –¶]
¢ The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting.
∫ Extended Optical Zoom mechanism
When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 14M (14.1 million pixels) CCD
area is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher
zoom effect.
Feature Optical Zoom Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)
Maximum
magnification
5k 10.5k
¢
Picture
quality
No deterioration No deterioration
Conditions None
[PICTURE SIZE] with (P104) is
selected.
Screen
display
A [ ] is displayed.
Feature Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom
Maximum
magnification
6.5k (including Optical Zoom 5k)
13.7k (including Extended Optical
Zoom 10.5k)
20k (including Optical Zoom 5k)
42.2k (including Extended Optical
Zoom 10.5k)
26k (including Optical Zoom and
[i.ZOOM] 6.5k)
54.8k (including Extended Optical
Zoom and [i.ZOOM] 13.7k)
Picture
quality
No noticeable deterioration
The higher the magnification level, the
greater the deterioration.
Conditions
[I.RESOLUTION] (P115) on the [REC]
menu is set to [i.ZOOM].
[DIGITAL ZOOM] (P115) on the [REC]
menu is set to [ON].
Screen
display
B [ ] is displayed. C The Digital Zoom range is
displayed.
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T W
T W
T W
T W
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