Advanced Techniques; Using The Power Zoom; Using The Digital Zoom - Hitachi VM-E54A Instruction Manual

Advanced Techniques

Advanced Techniques
The Hitachi VM-E54A offers a diverse group of features that add interest and
excitement to your videos. Adding fades to smooth transitions creates videos with a
professional look.
As you learn and practice with these features think of situations that they might fit in and
add a special touch.

Using the Power Zoom

The power zoom W control widens the picture, moving the subject farther away, while
the power zoom T control brings the subject closer, narrowing the picture. If ZOOM
appears at the left of the viewfinder, the digital zoom function shown below has been
engaged.
When the power zoom switch is operated, the zoom position is displayed in the
viewfinder for about 5 seconds and then disappears. The zoom position is displayed in
10 steps.

Using the Digital Zoom

The digital zoom increases the magnification of the power zoom by 2 times. You must
place the subject you wish to magnify at the center of the viewfinder.
Note: When the digital zoom is used, the more the image is magnified, the rougher the
picture becomes. Also even a slight shaking of the camera/recorder is conspicuous.
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