Recording
Zooming
The angle of view can be adjusted using zoom.
Use the W end (wide angle end) to shoot a wider field of view.
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Use the T end (telephoto end) to magnify the subject for shooting.
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You can also use the slider's T/W zoom to zoom.
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Memo:
You can expand the zoom area without degrading the image quality by
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using dynamic zoom.
When digital zoom is used, the image becomes grainy as it is digitally
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enlarged.
The zoom ratio range can be changed.
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"ZOOM" (A P.74)
Capturing Still Images During Video Recording
Still images can be captured by pressing the SNAPSHOT button while in
the video mode (standby or recording).
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"PHOTO" lights up on the screen when a still image is being captured.
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The still images captured during video recording are saved to the desti-
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nation set in media settings.
"REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/GZ-MS230)" (A
P.96)
"IMAGE SLOT SELECTION (GZ-MS210)" (A P.96)
Memo:
The size of the still images captured in the video mode varies with the
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"SELECT ASPECT RATIO" setting.
"16:9" : 640×360
"4:3" : 640×480
"SELECT ASPECT RATIO" (A P.75)
The picture quality varies with the "IMAGE QUALITY" setting.
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"Changing Still Image Picture Quality" (A P.79)
When an effect (black and white/sepia) is applied to the video, the
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same effect will be applied to the still image.
"EFFECT (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/GZ-MS230)" (A P.81)
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Reducing Camera Shake
When DIS is turned on, camera shake during recording can be effectively
reduced.
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The setting of DIS switches with every touch.
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Display
X (Image stabiliz-
Activates image stabilizer.
er 1)
Y (Image stabiliz-
Reduces camera shake more effectively when
er 2)
shooting bright scenes on the wide angle end.
*Only on the wide angle end (approx. 5x)
Z (OFF)
Deactivates image stabilizer.
Memo:
It is recommended to switch off this mode when using a tripod and re-
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cording a subject with little movement.
Complete stabilization may not be possible if camera shake is exces-
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sive.
This setting is effective for video recording only.
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Checking the Captured Image Immediately
You can check the most recently captured images while in the recording
mode. (Quick Review)
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Memo:
You can also delete the image after checking.
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Quick Review can no longer recall the most recently captured image
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once the power is turned off.
Use the playback mode to check the image in this case.
Still Image
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"Checking the Captured Image Immediately(Still Image)" (A P.24)
Setting