Zoom ratio during the Still Picture Recording Mode The zoom ratio can be expanded up to 25 k 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 79, 80) 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 1.2 m (4.0 feet) or more. When the zoom magnification is 1 k , this unit can focus on a subject approx. 3.5 cm (1.4 q ) away from the lens.
Use the image stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording. This unit is equipped with Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer. Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer is a hybrid of optical and electrical image stabilizer. O.I.S. Optical image stabilizer button Press the button to turn optical image stabilizer on/off. (Motion Picture Recording Mode) / # (setting canceled) When [HYBRID O.I.S.] is [ON], is displayed. When [OFF], is displayed. When recording with a tripod in Motion Picture Recording Mode, we recommend that you set the image stabilizer off. (Still Picture Recording Mode) / # (setting canceled) When [O.I.S.] is [MODE1], is displayed. When [O.I.S.] is [MODE2], is displayed.
55 VQT4C76 Advanced (Recording) Image Stabilizer Function