Sony HDR-CX300 Handycam® Handbook - Page 24
Useful functions for recording movies and photos, Zooming
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Useful functions for recording movies and photos Zooming You can magnify images up to 17 times the original size with the power zoom lever. You can magnify images also with the / on the LCD screen. set to [ACTIVE]. Tips You can set [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 73) if you want to zoom to a greater level. Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO) By pressing , you can record images using the INTELLIGENT AUTO function. When you turn the camcorder toward the subject, the camcorder records using the optimum combination of the three detection modes: Face detection, Scene detection and Camera-shake detection. When the camcorder detects the subject, the icons that correspond to the detected condition are displayed. Tips In the default setting, INTELLIGENT AUTO is set to ON. Wider range of view Close view (Wide angle) (Telephoto) Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Notes Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever. If you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of the power zoom lever may also be recorded. You cannot change the zoom speed with the / button on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for telephoto. You can magnify images up to 12 times using optical zooming, unless [ STEADYSHOT] is US 24 Face detection (Portrait), (Baby) The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts the focus, color, and exposure. Scene detection (Backlight), (Landscape), (Twilight), (Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro) The camcorder selects the most effective setting automatically, depending on the scene.