Support for Power Zoom
The camera now supports power zoom for use with power zoom (PZ) lenses. In addition to using the lens zoom ring, you now have the option of zooming power zoom lenses attached to the camera in and out using camera controls (“power zoom”).
New Custom Setting: f12 “Assign Power Zoom Buttons ”
Choose whether the X and W (Q) buttons can be used for power zoom during still photography when a power zoom lens is attached.
| Option | Description | |
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| [Use x/w buttons] | Selecting [ON] allows the X and W (Q) buttons to be used for power zoom. | |
| [Power zoom speed] | Choose the speed at which power zoom lenses can be zoomed in and out using the buttons. | |
New Custom Setting: g9 “Assign Power Zoom Buttons”
Choose whether the X and W (Q) buttons can be used for power zoom during video recording when a power zoom lens is attached.
| Option | Description | |
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| [Use x/w buttons] | Selecting [ON] allows the X and W (Q) buttons to be used for power zoom. | |
| [Power zoom speed] | Choose the speed at which power zoom lenses can be zoomed in and out using the buttons; if desired, you can choose one speed for use during recording and another for pre- and post-recording.
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Assigning Power Zoom to Camera Controls
The power zoom role can be assigned to camera controls using options newly added to Custom Settings f2 [Custom controls (shooting)] and g2 [Custom controls]. This role can be assigned to the Fn1 and Fn2 buttons (0 New Options for Custom Settings f2 “Custom Controls (Shooting)” and g2 “Custom Controls”).
New Setup Menu Item: “Save Zoom Position (PZ Lenses) ”
If [ON] is selected when a power zoom (PZ) lens is attached, the camera will save the current zoom position when turned off and restore it when next turned on. Note that this increases camera startup times.
The Focal Length Display
The lens focal length is shown in the shooting display when a power zoom lens is attached.
