Adjusting The Zoom - Sony HXR-NX5R Operating Manual

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Adjusting the zoom

Adjusting the zoom with the power
zoom lever
Press the zoom lever D slightly to zoom
slowly, and press it further to zoom more
quickly.
z Tips
• When focusing, the minimum distance required
between the camcorder and the subject is about
1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about
80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for telephoto.
• The focus may not be adjusted at certain zoom
positions if the subject is within 80 cm (about 31
1/2 in.) from your camcorder.
• Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom
lever D. If you remove your finger, the
operation sound of the power zoom lever D
may also be recorded.
• You can select the type of zoom operation for
the zoom lever ([ZOOM TYPE], page 89).
• You can increase the zoom speed of the power
zoom lever D ([SPEED ZOOM], page 89).
Adjusting the zoom with the handle
zoom
1 Set the handle zoom switch B to VAR
or FIX.
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z Tips
• When set to VAR, you can zoom in or out at
variable speed.
• When set to FIX, you can zoom in or out at
fixed speed (set in [HANDLE ZOOM],
page 89).
2 Press the handle zoom lever A to zoom
in or out.
b Notes
• You cannot use the handle zoom when the
handle zoom switch B is set to OFF.
• You cannot change the zoom speed of the power
zoom lever D with the handle zoom switch B.
z Tip
• You can increase the zoom speed of the handle
zoom lever A ([SPEED ZOOM], page 89).
Adjusting the zoom with the zoom
ring
You can zoom at the desired speed by
turning the zoom ring C. Fine adjustment
is also possible.
b Note
• Turn the zoom ring C at a moderate speed. If
you turn it too fast, the zoom may lag behind the
zoom ring rotation, or the operation sound of the
zoom may also be recorded.