Samsung HMX-F90BN-XAA - Manual (Page 40)

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Basic recording
ZOOMING IN/OUT
Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording. This
camcorder allows you to record using 52x optical power zoom, 70x
Intelli-zoom and 130x digital zoom.
To zoom in (T)
Slide the [Zoom] lever towards [T] (telephoto).
(Or press the [Control (Up)] button on the LCD screen.)
• The distant subject is gradually magnified.
To zoom out (W)
Slide the [Zoom] lever towards [W] (wide-angle).
(Or press the [Control (Down)] button on the LCD screen.)
• The subject gets smaller and further away.
• The smallest zoom ratio is the subject’s original size in the zoom-
out.
W: Wide-angle T: Telephoto
• Zoom magnification over 70x is done through digital image
processing, and is therefore called digital zoom. Digital zooming is
possible up to 130x. page 62
• To maintain sharp focus, the minimum possible distance between
the camcorder and subject is about 1cm for wide-angle and 1m for
telephoto.
• Optical zoom preserves image quality, but the image quality may
suffer when you use digital zoom.
• Fast zooming or zooming in a subject that is a good distance away
may cause the camcorder to focus slowly. If this occurs, use Focus:
Manual. page 58
• We recommend you use Anti-Shake(HDIS) for handheld recording
when the subject is zoomed in and enlarged.
• Frequent use of the zoom function consumes more power.
• If you zoom when recording, the camcorder may record the sound
of the [Zoom] lever or [Zoom] button operating.
• When you use the zoom function, you can decrease its speed by
slowly moving the [Zoom (T/W)] lever. Moving the lever quickly
increases the zoom speed. However, you cannot use the [Zoom
(T/W)] button on the display to adjust the zoom speed.
• When Video Resolution is set to 1280x720/25p, the Intelli Zoom
function does not operate.