Hi-Res Zoom
Selecting [ON] for [Hi-Res Zoom] in the video recording menu lets you zoom in on your subject with no loss in resolution, even without a zoom lens.
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Hi-Res Zoom is available when all the following conditions are met:- [FX] is selected for [Image area] > [Choose image area] in the video recording menu,
- [ProRes 422 HQ 10-bit (MOV)], [H.265 10-bit (MOV)], [H.265 8-bit (MOV)], or [H.264 8-bit (MP4)] is selected for [Video file type] in the video recording menu, and
- a frame size and rate of from [3840×2160; 60p] to [3840×2160; 24p] or from [1920×1080; 60p] to [1920×1080; 24p] is selected for [Frame size/frame rate] in the video recording menu.
Using Hi-Res Zoom
Select [ON] for [Hi-Res Zoom] in the video recording menu and press 4 or 2 to zoom in or out using Hi-Res Zoom.
- A H icon appears in the display when Hi-Res Zoom is enabled.
- The zoom position is shown by a bar as you zoom in or out. You can zoom in to a maximum of 1.4× with a frame size of 3840 × 2160 and to 2.0× with 1920 × 1080.
- AF-area mode is fixed at [Wide-area AF (L)]. The focus point is not displayed.
- [Electronic VR] in the video recording menu is fixed at [OFF].
Custom Controls for Hi-Res Zoom
The zoom position for Hi-Res Zoom can also be adjusted using controls to which [Hi-Res Zoom +] and [Hi-Res Zoom −] have been assigned via Custom Setting g2 [Custom controls].
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Zoom control for Hi-Res Zoom can be assigned to the camera [Fn1 button] and [Fn2 button], to the lens Fn ring via [Lens Fn ring (clockwise)] and [Lens Fn ring (counterclockwise)], and via [Lens control ring] to the lens control ring.
- When Hi-Res Zoom is assigned to the [Fn1 button], [Fn2 button], [Lens Fn ring (clockwise)], or [Lens Fn ring (counterclockwise)], you can choose the zoom speed using Custom Setting g7 [Hi-Res Zoom speed].
- When Hi-Res Zoom is assigned to [Lens control ring], the control ring response can be adjusted using Custom Setting f11 [Control ring response].
- Instead of using the control ring, users of compatible lenses can employ the focus ring for Hi-Res Zoom by selecting [ON] for Custom Setting f12 [Switch focus/control ring roles].