Zooming - Samsung HMX-Q20BN User Manual

Zooming

This camcorder allows you to record using optical X20 zoom and digital X40 zoom by pressing the [Zoom (T/W)] button or touching the Zoom
( ) tab on the LCD screen.
W: Recording wide
area (wide-angle)
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To zoom in
Press the [Zoom (T)] button (telephoto). Or touch the Zoom (
and then touch the Telephoto (
• The distant subject is gradually magnified.
• The highest zoom magnification ratio is X20 in the normal zoom-in.
To zoom out
Press the [Zoom (W)] button (wide-angle). Or touch the Zoom (
tab, and then touch the Wide-angle (
• The subject gets smaller and further away.
• The smallest zoom ratio is the subject's original size in the zoom-out.
T: Recording enlarged
image (telephoto)
) tab.
) tab.
Basic functions
Example of zoom-in/out
) tab,
• Using the optical zoom function does not degrade the image quality and clarity.
• Use the digital zoom function when you want to zoom more than the optical
zoom range.
• Focusing may become unstable when you record with a fast zoom or
zoom into a subject standing too far away. If this occurs, use the manual
focus function. (Video recording mode only)
• The minimum distance you can have between the camcorder and subject
while maintaining sharp focus is about 1cm (about 0.4 inches) for wide
)
angle and about 1m (about 40 inches) for telephoto. If you want to shoot
the subject close to the lens at a wide angle, use the Tele Macro function.
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• Frequent use of the zoom function consumes more power.
• The camcorder can record the sound of the zoom mechanism.
• The Zoom (
button moves more quickly. Use the Zoom (
use the zoom function with accuracy.
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T: Telephoto
W: Wide-angle
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) tab on the LCD screen moves slowly and the [Zoom (T/W)]
) tab on the LCD screen to