- 46 -Zoom ratio during the Still Picture Recording ModeThe zoom ratio can be expanded up to 25k without degrading the picture quality for the StillPicture Recording Mode. (Extra Optical Zoom)≥ Extra optical zoom ratio varies depending on the setting of [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECTRATIO]. (l 70, 71)≥ If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound maybe 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 mor more.≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 3.5 cm awayfrom 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.Advanced (Recording)Image Stabilizer FunctionOptical image stabilizer buttonPress the button to turn optical image stabilizeron/off.(Motion Picture Recording Mode)/ # (setting cancelled)≥ When [HYBRID O.I.S.] is [ON], isdisplayed. When [OFF], is displayed.≥ When recording with a tripod in Motion PictureRecording Mode, we recommend that you set theimage stabilizer off.(Still Picture Recording Mode)/ # (setting cancelled)≥ When [O.I.S.] is [MODE1], is displayed.When [O.I.S.] is [MODE2], is displayed.O.I.S.