Sony HDR-FX7 - Manual (Page 33)

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Changing the settings of your camcorder
recordings
Move the power zoom lever C slightly for
a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
z Tips
• The minimum distance required between your
camcorder and the subject for focus is about 1
cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about
80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.
• The focus may not be adjusted at certain zoom
positions if the subject is within 80 cm (about 2
5/8 feet) from your camcorder.
• Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom
lever. If you move your finger off the power
zoom lever, the operation sound of the power
zoom lever may also be recorded.
1 Set the handle zoom switch B to H
(high) or L (low).
z Tip
• You can set the zoom speed of the handle
zoom lever in [HANDLE ZOOM] (p. 61).
2 Press the handle zoom lever A to zoom
in or out.
b Notes
• You cannot adjust the zoom speed by pressing
the handle zoom lever.
• You cannot use the handle zoom lever when the
handle zoom switch is set to OFF.
• You cannot change the zoom speed of the zoom
lever C with the handle zoom switch B .
You can zoom at the desired speed by
turning the zoom ring D. Fine adjustment
is also possible.
b Note
• Turn the zoom ring at a reasonable speed. If you
turn it too fast, the zoom speed may not catch up
with the zoom ring rotating speed.
Adjusting the zoom
A
B
C
D
Close view: (Telephoto)
Wide view: (Wide angle)
Using the handle zoom
Using the zoom ring
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