Zooming
57
Approximate zoom speeds* (grip zoom rocker)
* Measured from full wide-angle to full telephoto.
** The camcorder will have more trouble focusing automatically while zooming.
To use high-speed zoom in standby mode
When high-speed zoom is activated and
>
[
v
Camera Setup]
>
[Grip Zoom Speed] is set
to [
Y
] (variable zoom speed), in record standby mode you will be able to zoom at the highest speed
available ([
Z
Fast]). Nevertheless, the zoom speed while recording will be determined by the [Zoom
Speed Level] setting.
1 Select [High-Speed Zoom].
>
[
v
"
Camera Setup]
>
[High-Speed Zoom]
2 Select [
i
On] and then select [
X
].
NOTES
• When pre-recording is activated, the zoom speed will be determined by the [Zoom Speed Level]
setting even in record standby mode.
• When [Zoom Speed Level] is set to [
Z
Fast], the zoom speed will not change even in record
standby mode.
To set the speed of the handle zoom rocker
For the handle zoom rocker, first set the overall zoom speed to one of three levels. The zoom rocker
operates at a constant speed that you can select. To use the zoom rocker, make sure you attach the
handle unit to the camcorder in advance. Refer to the following table for a summary of the zoom
speed.
1 Select the overall zoom speed level (step 1,
A
2 Select [Handle Zoom Speed].
>
[
v
"
Camera Setup]
>
[Handle Zoom Speed]
3 Select [
Ï
] or [
Ð
], or drag your finger along the adjustment bar, to set the desired constant
speed.
4 Select [
X
].
Approximate zoom speeds* (handle unit zoom rocker)
* Measured from full wide-angle to full telephoto.
** The camcorder will have more trouble focusing automatically while zooming.
[Grip Zoom
Speed] setting
Selected
constant speed
[Zoom Speed Level] setting
[
]
Slow]
[
[
Normal]
[
Z
Fast]
[
Y
] (variable)
–
3 sec. to 3 min. 25 sec. 2.5 sec. to 2 min 10 sec.
1.8 sec.** to 45 sec.
[
X
] (constant)
1 (slowest)
3 min. 25 sec.
2 min 10 sec.
45 sec.
1
6
(fastest)
3 sec.
2.5 sec.
1.8 sec.**
Selected
constant speed
[Zoom Speed Level] setting
[
]
Slow]
[
[
Normal]
[
Z
Fast]
1 (slowest)
3 min. 25 sec.
2 min. 10 sec.
45 sec.
1
6
(fastest)
3 sec.
2.5 sec.
1.8 sec.**