, Using the Zoom Feature_. •
Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the scene. For more
professional-looking recordings, use the zoom sparingly.
T side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)
W side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away)
Zooming Speed
Turn the power zoom lever full,,, for a high-speed zoom. Turn it lightly for a relatively slow zoom.
When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom
If you cannot get a sharp focus while in extreme telephoto zoom, turn the power zoom lever towards the
W side until the focus is sharp.
You can shoot a subject that is at least 2.6 feet (about 80 cm) away from the lens surface in the telephoto
position, or 1 / 2 inch (about I cm) in the wide-angle position.
For hand-held shots, you'll get better results holding the camcorder according to the following
suggestions:
[a] [b]
• Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the
controls with your thumb. [a]
• Place your right elbow against your side.
• Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it. Do not cover the microphone with your fingers.
• Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup.
• Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane.
• You can also Rcord in a low position to get an interesting recording angle. Turn the viewfinder up for
recording from a low position. [b]
Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod
Try placing the camcorder on a table top or any other fiat surface of suitable height. If you have a tripod
for a still camera, you can also use it with the camcorder (p. 45).
When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure the tripod screw is shorter than 9/32 inch (6.5 ram).
Other-wise, the screw may damage the inner parts of the camcorder.
Cautions on the viewflnder
• Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder. [€]
• Do not place the camcorder so as to point the viewfinder toward the sun. The inside of the viewfinder
may be deformed. Be careful in placing the camcorder under sunlight or by the window. [d]
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