BenQ DC S30 user manual Using the Optical Zoom, Using the Digital Zoom

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3.1.5 Using the Optical Zoom

The lens moves during zoom photography. Zoom photography allows you to take telephoto and wide-angle shots. The subject appears closer by pressing the button and appears farther away by pressing the button.

1.

Set the mode dial to Manual mode

, Auto

 

mode

, or Movie mode .

Zoom button

2.

Power on the camera.

 

3.

Compose the picture in the LCD screen by

 

pressing zoom in or zoom out.

 

 

Pressing the zoom button up

zooms in on

the subject, and enlarges the subject in the LCD monitor.

Pressing the zoom button down provides a wider angle picture.The lens position moves according to the zoom button setting.

4.Press the shutter button down halfway to enable the autofocus to get a clear image, and then press it down fully to capture the image.

3.1.6 Using the Digital Zoom

By using the digital zoom, images can be enlarged so that the subject appears closer. However, the more the image is enlarged, the grainer the image will become. The digital zoom function is only available when you set the LCD monitor and the digital zoom to ON. To capture a digitally zoomed image, perform the following steps:

1.

Set the mode dial to Manual mode

, Auto

 

Digital Zoom

 

mode

, or Movie mode .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Power on the camera.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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3.

Compose the picture in the LCD screen.

 

 

 

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Press the zoom button up to zoom in on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the subject. When maximum optical zoom is

 

 

 

 

 

 

reached, continue pressing the zoom in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

button to activate the digital zoom. The zoom

 

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bar indicates the current digital zoom level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Optical Zoom

Notes

The camera has a 1.0X to 3.0X optical zoom and 1.0X to 4.0X digital zoom func- tion.

The digital zoom function is unavailable when you turn the LCD off.

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Contents Welcome Copyright Touring your DC S30 Table of Contents Troubleshooting IV Table of Contents Welcome Checking the Package ContentsFront View DC S30 ComponentsRear View Bottom ViewButton Functions Rotating the LCD Panel Mode DialViewfinder LED Indicator Notches Battery latch Inserting the BatteryCharging the Battery Using an AC Power AdapterLoading an SD Memory Card Attaching the Strap About the LCD Monitor Icons Capture ModeComposing Pictures LCD Monitor Display Capture Mode Using the LCD Monitor in Manual ModeUsing the Digital Zoom Using the Optical ZoomFlash off Forced Flash Using the FlashAuto Macro Auto Focus 15 cm to Changing the FocusNo Icon Normal Auto Focus Capture Mode Capture Mode SetupNavigating in the Capture Setting Menus Scene ResolutionQuality Effect White Balance9.8 ISO FocusingEffective Subjects and Set Values Exposure ValuePositive + Compensation Negative CompensationDate Imprint Center-weighted Average The cameraMetering Taking Videos Movie ModePlaying Back Images Playback ModeVoice Memo Record Thumbnail DisplayZoom Playback Playing Back MoviesErasing Files Playback Mode SetupErasing Images and Movies Unlock Single unlocks the currently selected image or movie Thumbnail ModeProtect Mode Transferring MP3 files to the Camera Listening to MusicSlideShow Playing FM Radio Files Playing MP3 FilesMemory SD Number ResetDate Format YMD Date/TimeVideo Out Format Tv LCD BrightnessBeep Language Power SavingSW Version Reset ResetInstalling the Digital Camera Software PC Dependent FeaturesSoftware Description Bundled SoftwareTransferring Images, Movies, and MP3 Files Transferring Files with your PCViewing Images on TV Symptoms Causes Solutions Error Message TableF2.8 / F4.8 Image Sensor Inch CCD with 3.34 Megapixels~ 2.5m Size 320x240with soundSystem Requirements Technical Support