Ring Zoom; Zoom Ratio During The Still Picture Recording Mode - Panasonic HC-MDH2 Operating Instructions Manual

Ring zoom

Zoom operation can be done using the multi manual ring.
You can set your preferred rotational directions for the zoom operation in [ZOOM RING].
In Manual Mode, use the CAMERA FUNCTION button to set the ring operation icon to ZOOM.
(l 106)
Rotational direction of the ring
A
B
≥ This function's default setting is [DOWN TELE].
≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the speed you rotate the ring.

Zoom ratio during the Still Picture Recording Mode

The zoom ratio can be expanded up to 50k without degrading the picture quality for the Still Picture
Recording Mode. (Extra Optical Zoom)
≥ Extra Optical Zoom ratio varies depending on the setting of [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT
RATIO]. (l 59, 60)
≥ If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may be
recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.
≥ When the zoom magnification is at its maximum, the subjects are focused at about 1.5 m or more.
≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 3 cm away from the
lens.
[DOWN TELE]
Wide-angle recording
A side
Close-up recording
B side
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[ZOOM RING]
(zoom out)
(zoom in)
[UP TELE]
Close-up recording
(zoom in)
Wide-angle recording
(zoom out)