Using The Zoom Rocker - Canon VIXIA GX10 Instruction Manual

Using the Zoom Rocker

Move the zoom rocker toward T (wide angle) to zoom out.
Move it toward S (telephoto) to zoom in.
• By default, the zoom rocker operates at a variable speed. You can
also set it to a constant speed and select the zoom speed.
Setting the Zoom Speed
Refer to the following table for approximate zoom speeds.
Camcorder's zoom rocker: Approximate zoom speeds (time required to zoom end-to-end)
[Zoom Rocker Zoom Speed]
setting
[Y] (variable)
[X] (constant)
* When the zoom speed is too fast, the camcorder may have more trouble focusing automatically while zooming.
1 Select the overall zoom speed level.
> [v ! Camera Setup] > [Zoom Speed Level] > Desired zoom speed level > [L]
• You can select one of three levels, [Z Fast], [[ Normal] or [] Slow].
2 Select whether to use a variable or constant zoom speed.
[Zoom Rocker Zoom Speed] > [Y] (variable) or [X] (constant)
• If you selected [Y], skip to step 4.
3 Touch [Ï] or [Ð], or drag your finger along the adjustment bar, to set the desired constant speed.
4 Touch [X].
NOTES NOTES
• When [Zoom Speed Level] is set to [Z Fast], the camcorder may pick up and record lens operations
sounds.
Selected constant
speed
[] Slow]
– 4.2 sec. to 4 min. 38 sec.
1 (slowest) 4 min. 38 sec.
16 (fastest) 4.2 sec.
W Zoom out
[Zoom Speed Level] setting
[[ Normal]
2.6 sec. to 2 min.
2 min.
2.6 sec.
Zooming
53
T Zoom in
[Z Fast]*
1.5 sec. to 1 min.
1 min.
1.5 sec.