Pioneer DC500 User Manual
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Using the Zoom Function
This camera is equipped with 3x optical zoom. The lens moves during the optical zoom photography, allowing
you to capture telephoto and wide-angle shots. By using the optical zoom function; images appear closer
by pressing the T button, or smaller away by pressing the W button.
you to capture telephoto and wide-angle shots. By using the optical zoom function; images appear closer
by pressing the T button, or smaller away by pressing the W button.
You can further enlarge the subjects with 4x digital zoom by pressing continuously the T button. It is activated
after your camera reaches its maximum optical zoom factor (3x). A useful feature as it is, however, the more
the image is magnified, the grainer the image may become.
after your camera reaches its maximum optical zoom factor (3x). A useful feature as it is, however, the more
the image is magnified, the grainer the image may become.
To capture a zoomed image, perform the following steps:
1. Adjust the magnification ratio by using the T/W button.
To access the optical zoom function, press the T button as
far as it can go. Press it again to activate the digital zoom.
To exit the zoom photography, press continuously the W button.
2. Compose your scene and press the shutter button.
The digital magnification ranges from 1.5x to 4x (within 6 stages: 1.5x, 2x, 2.5x, 3x, 3.5x, 4x).
While recording video clips, the zoom function cannot be activated.
While recording video clips, the zoom function cannot be activated.
Hold camera very steady for telezoom pictures. Recommend using tripod or place camera on stable surface.