62Advanced recordingZoom TypeThe camcorder offers three types of zoom: optical, intelligent, anddigital zoom.Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [MODE]button. page 261 Press the [MENU] button [Control (Left/Right)] button Zoom Type.2 Select the desired submenu itemwith the [Control (Up/Down)]button, and then press the[Control (OK)] button.3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.Digital zoom range[220Min]STBYThe right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. The zoomingzone appears when you move the [Zoom] lever or [Zoom] button.9999• With digital zoom, the image is digitally processed more than it is inthe intelli or optical zoom modes. As a result, the image resolutionmay deteriorate. The image quality may deteriorate depending onhow much you zoom in on the subject.• The zoom range will change depending on the aspect ratio of thevideo.Submenu ItemsItems UseOptical Zoom To use optical zoom, up to 52X.Intelli Zoom• The camcorder zooms the full width of theimage sensor to obtain a larger zoom rangewithout any deterioration in image quality.• Intelli-zoom is available up to 70X.Digital Zoom• When this option is selected, the camcorder willautomatically switch to the digital zoom if youzoom in beyond the optical or intelligent zoomrange.• Digital zoom is available up to 130X.[220Min]STBYExitZoom TypeIntelli ZoomDigital ZoomOptical Zoom
