Samsung CAMCORDER User Manual

•  Using the optical zoom does not degrade the image quality and clarity.

•  Use the digital zoom when you want to zoom more than the optical zoom range. page 64

•  Focusing may become unstable when you record with a fast zoom or zoom into a subject standing 

too far away. In this case, use the manual focus function. page 60

•  The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is 

about 1cm (about 0.4 inches) for wide angle and about 50cm (about 19.7 inches) for telephoto. If 

you want to shoot the subject close to the lens at a wide angle, use the Tele Macro function. 

page 63

•  When using the zoom function while holding the camcorder with your hand, use Anti-shake (OIS) 

for stable recording. page 41

•  Frequent use of the zoom function consumes more power.

Tip

When using the Zoom (W/T) lever, you can decrease zoom speed by sliding the Zoom (W/T) lever 

slowly. Sliding it faster increases the zoom speed. However, when using the Zoom (W/T) button on 

the LCD panel, you cannot adjust the zoom speed.

ZOOMING

This camcorder allows you to record using

optical 20x power zoom and digital zoom by

sliding the Zoom lever or pressing the Zoom

button on the LCD panel.

PRECHECK!

Select the record mode by pressing the MODE 

button. page 23

To zoom in

Press the T (zoom) button on the LCD panel or 

slide the zoom lever towards T (telephoto).

•  The distant subject is gradually magnifi ed 

and can be recorded.

To zoom out

Press the W (zoom) button on the LCD panel 

or slide the zoom lever towards W (wide angle).

•  The subject moves further away.

basic recording

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W : Wide angle

T : Telephoto