Zooming; Tips On Recording Positions - Sharp ViewCam VL-WD255U Operation Manual

Basic Operations
Camera Recording

Zooming

Zooming allows you to move visually closer to
or farther from a subject without physically
changing your position.
Zooming in (when you want to center
attention on the subject)
Wide
angle
Zooming out (when you want to
show the surroundings)
To zoom in
Push the Power Zoom control to the T (tele-
photo) side to get a close-up view (1).
To zoom out
Push the Power Zoom control to the W (wide
angle) side to get a wide field of view (2).
Power Zoom
control
• The zoom range indicator shows you the current
zoom setting.
• The zoom speed depends on how far you push
the Power Zoom control.
Notes:
• The camcorder is unable to focus when zooming
in on subjects within 6 feet (1.8 m). The
camcorder will automatically zoom out until it is
able to focus on the subject. (See page 43 for
recording macro shots.)
• See page 32 for use of the digital zoom.
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Zoom range indicator
W T Z OOM 3

Tips on Recording Positions

To create images that are easy to watch during
playback, try to record with a stable posture
while steadying your camcorder to prevent the
image from shaking.
Holding the camcorder
Put your right hand through the hand strap, and
Tele-
place your left hand under the camcorder for
photo
support.
Basic posture
Place your elbows
against your sides.
Shooting from a high angle
Turn the LCD monitor so
that the screen faces
Shooting from a low angle
Using the viewfinder
Raise the viewfinder to
view the subject.
Using the LCD monitor
Note:
• Take care not to touch the microphone with your
fingers during recording. It will cause noise on
the audio track.
Place the viewfinder
eyecup firmly
against your eye.
Balance your
weight on both
legs.
downward.
Turn the LCD monitor so
that the screen faces
upward.