Using The Zoom Ring - Sony HXR-NX5U User Manual

The power zoom lever is located on the side of the camera with the hand strap. While hand is in
strap you can use your pointer and middle finger to adjust the zoom.
W stands for Wide View (wide angle)
T stands for Close View (telephoto)
1) Set the handle zoom to VAR of FIX on the side of the handle.
VAR- allows you to zoom in or out at a variable speed.
FIX- allows you to zoom in or out at a fixed speed.
SETTING FIXED SPEED
You can select the zoom speed for the FIX position of the handle zoom switch from [1] slow to [8]
fast. The default setting is [3]
Press MENU -> CAMERA SET -> HANDLE ZOOM -> Select Zoom Speed

USING THE ZOOM RING

You can zoom at the desired speed by turning the zoom ring. Fine Adjustment is also possible.
Adjusting the Focus Manually
You can adjust the focus manually for different recording conditions.
Examples:
• To record animal(s) behind a tree branch or limbs
• To record horizontal stripes
• To record a subject or animal with little contrast between the subject and is background
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USING THE HANDLE ZOOM
• When you want to focus on the subject in the background
(Manipulating Depth of Field)