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Snapshot Tutorial
. Zooming with the Function Ring (Step Zoom)
Assigning the Step Zoom function to the function ring lets you perform zoom
operations (within the optical zoom range only) with the function ring (page 107). Step
Zoom can be adjusted to the focal distances shown below.
25, 28, 35, 50, 80, 105, 140, 192, 300
(Unit: mm; 35 mm film equivalents)
For finer zoom adjustment, use the zoom controller.
• The focal distance will be indicated on the monitor
screen while Step Zoom is being adjusted with the
function ring.
A variety of information is shown on the monitor screen while a zoom operation is in
progress.
. Zoom Mode Icons
The table below shows what appears on the monitor screen based on the zoom
mode.
Monitor Screen Information when Zooming
Zoom mode REC Screen Icon Display
Optical zoom,
HD zoom
None
Single SR Zoom ¨ (White)
Multi SR Zoom ¸ (Black)
Digital zoom ê
Focusing Range
(Displayed for Auto Focus,
Macro Focus, and Manual
Focus.)
Focal distance
(Converted to 35 mm film
format.)
Image quality limit
(Deterioration starts from
here.)
Zoom bar
Zoom mode