Samsung HMX-H203BN-XAA - Manual (Page 52)

• Using the optical zoom does not degrade the image quality and clarity.
• Use the digital zoom when you want to zoom more than the optical zoom range. page 64
• Focusing may become unstable when you record with a fast zoom or zoom into a subject standing
too far away. In this case, use the manual focus function. page 60
• The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is
about 1cm (about 0.4 inches) for wide angle and about 50cm (about 19.7 inches) for telephoto. If
you want to shoot the subject close to the lens at a wide angle, use the Tele Macro function.
page 63
• When using the zoom function while holding the camcorder with your hand, use Anti-shake (OIS)
for stable recording. page 41
• Frequent use of the zoom function consumes more power.
Tip
When using the Zoom (W/T) lever, you can decrease zoom speed by sliding the Zoom (W/T) lever
slowly. Sliding it faster increases the zoom speed. However, when using the Zoom (W/T) button on
the LCD panel, you cannot adjust the zoom speed.
ZOOMING
This camcorder allows you to record using
optical 20x power zoom and digital zoom by
sliding the Zoom lever or pressing the Zoom
button on the LCD panel.
PRECHECK!
Select the record mode by pressing the MODE
button. page 23
To zoom in
Press the T (zoom) button on the LCD panel or
slide the zoom lever towards T (telephoto).
• The distant subject is gradually magnifi ed
and can be recorded.
To zoom out
Press the W (zoom) button on the LCD panel
or slide the zoom lever towards W (wide angle).
• The subject moves further away.
basic recording
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W : Wide angle T : Telephoto
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