Canon XA50 XA50 XA55 Instruction Manual - Page 56
Setting the Zoom Speed of the Grip Zoom Rocker, When [Zoom Speed Level] is set
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Zooming Setting the Zoom Speed of the Grip Zoom Rocker You can select a variable speed (the harder you press, the faster the zoom) or a constant speed that you can set. Grip zoom rocker: Approximate zoom speeds (time required to zoom end-to-end) 56 Selected constant [Grip Zoom Speed] setting speed [] Slow] [Zoom Speed Level] setting [[ Normal] [Y] (variable) - 4.2 sec. to 4 min. 38 sec. 2.6 sec. to 2 min. [X] (constant) 1 (slowest) 16 (fastest) 4 min. 38 sec. 4.2 sec. 2 min. 2.6 sec. [Z Fast] 1.5 sec.* to 1 min. 1 min. 1.5 sec.* * When the zoom speed is too fast, the camcorder may have more trouble focusing automatically while zooming. 1 Select the overall zoom speed level. > [v ! Camera Setup] > [Zoom Speed Level] > Desired zoom speed level > [L] 2 Select whether to use a variable or constant zoom speed. > [v ! Camera Setup] > [Grip Zoom Speed] > [Y] (variable) or [X] (constant) • If you selected [Y], skip to step 4. 3 Select [Ï] or [Ð], or drag your finger along the adjustment bar, to set the desired constant speed. 4 Select [X]. NOTES • When [Zoom Speed Level] is set to [Z Fast], the camcorder may pick up and record lens operation sounds. • You can use the rocker's operation. > [v Camera Setup] > [Grip Zoom Operation] setting to disable the grip zoom To use high-speed zoom in standby mode When high-speed zoom is activated and > [v Camera Setup] > [Grip Zoom Speed] is set to [Y] (variable zoom speed), in record standby mode you will be able to zoom at the highest speed available ([Z Fast]). Nevertheless, the zoom speed while recording will be determined by the [Zoom Speed Level] setting. 1 Select [High-Speed Zoom]. > [v " Camera Setup] > [High-Speed Zoom] 2 Select [i On] and then select [X]. NOTES • When pre-recording is activated, the zoom speed will be determined by the [Zoom Speed Level] setting even in record standby mode. • When [Zoom Speed Level] is already set to [Z Fast], the zoom speed will not change.