27Basic FunctionsRecordingEZoomingTo change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 11).: In addition to the 25x optical zoom, the 1000x digital zoom is also available( 33).25x Optical ZoomMove the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wide-angle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto).You can also change the zoom speed ( 33). You can select oneof three fixed zoom speeds or a variable speed that depends onhow you operate the zoom lever: Press lightly for a slow zoom;press harder for faster zooms. Keep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) to the subject. At wide-angle, you can focus on asubject as close as 1 cm (0.39 in.). When set to [VARIABLE], the zoom speed will be faster in the record pausemode.Zoom inZoom out
