Panasonic HC-MDH2 - Ring Zoom; Zoom Ratio During the Still Picture Recording Mode

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Ring zoom
Zoom operation can be done using the multi manual ring.
You can set your preferred rotational directions for the zoom operation in [ZOOM RING].
In Manual Mode, use the CAMERA FUNCTION button to set the ring operation icon to ZOOM.
(l 106)
≥ This function’s default setting is [DOWN TELE].
≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the speed you rotate the ring.
Zoom ratio during the Still Picture Recording Mode
The zoom ratio can be expanded up to 50k without degrading the picture quality for the Still Picture
Recording Mode. (Extra Optical Zoom)
≥ Extra Optical Zoom ratio varies depending on the setting of [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT
RATIO]. (l 59, 60)
≥ If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may be
recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.
≥ When the zoom magnification is at its maximum, the subjects are focused at about 1.5 m or more.
≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 3 cm away from the
lens.
[ZOOM RING]
Rotational direction of the ring [DOWN TELE] [UP TELE]
A side
Wide-angle recording
(zoom out)
Close-up recording
(zoom in)
B side
Close-up recording
(zoom in)
Wide-angle recording
(zoom out)
A
B