Nikon 4300 manual Optical vs. Digital Zoom, Restrictions on Digital Zoom

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Digital Zoom

The Button

Your Nikon digital camera offers two kinds of zoom: optical zoom, in which the camera’s telescoping lens can be used to magnify the subject up to 3X, and digital zoom, in which digital processing is used to further magnify the image up to 4X for a total magnification of up to 12X.

Digital Zoom

At the maximum zoom position, holding the T down for two seconds triggers digital zoom.

Optical vs. Digital Zoom

In digital zoom, data from the camera’s image sensor are processed digitally, enlarging the center portion of the image to fill the frame. Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of detail visible in the picture. Instead, details visible at maximum zoom are enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image. Digital zoom also differs from optical zoom in that its effects are visible only in the monitor, not the viewfinder, meaning that the monitor must be on before digital zoom can be used.

Restrictions on Digital Zoom

		2272
1/250	F4.9	16

Maximum optical zoom position

		2272
1/250	F4.9	16

Hold for 2 sec. Zoom indicator turns yellow in digital zoom range

Digital zoom can only be used when the monitor is on. Digital zoom is not available when:

•The monitor is off

•Image quality is set to HI (p. 81)

•Black&White is selected in the Image Adjustment sub-menu (p.103)

•Multi-Shot 16 or Ultra HS is selected in the Continuous sub-menu (p. 100)

Beyond Point-and

Autofocus lamp blinks slowly to show that pictures can not be accurately framed in viewfinder

The camera can be zoomed in and out in the digital zoom range by pressing the W and T. To cancel digital zoom, press W until the zoom indicator turns white or turn the camera off.

-Shoot—Digital Zoom

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Contents Digital Camera Symbols Thank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX4300 digital cameraDo not look at the sun through the viewfinder Trademark Information Transmitted, transcribed, stored in aTable of Contents Technical Notes Camera Care, Options and Resources PartsFirst Steps Parts of the COOLPIX4300 48/42Viewfinder Lens 26, 46, 57Monitor Mode dial Mode DescriptionInsert the Battery First StepsAttach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Alternative Power Sources Clock BatteryInsert the Memory Card Insert the memory cardChoose a Language Set the Date and TimeExplore the creative possibilities of scene mode Press to save changes to settings and return to SET-UP menuThis chapter is divided into three sections Taking Pictures Reviewing YourReady the Camera a Mode Turn the mode dial to a Turn the camera onTaking Pictures Remove the lens capCompose the Picture Ready the cameraFrame your subject Focus and Shoot Turn the Camera OffCOOLPIX4300 has a two-stage shutter release button Focus Take the pictureReviewing Your Pictures Quick ReviewFollowing operations can be performed Full-Screen Review Thumbnail Review For more information on Playback PGetting Creative Select Scene Mode SlowParty BeachShadow, or when your Ft. from the lensFire automatically to fill in illuminate Shadows Noise ReductionFocus Mode Mode When to Use ItSetting Description Shooting-Mode SelectionSelf-Timer Start the timerSelect a self-timer mode Position the cameraAutofocus mode Continuous AF/Single AF Check the autofocus lampRecompose the picture and shoot Focus LockDigital Zoom Digital ZoomOptical vs. Digital Zoom Restrictions on Digital ZoomFlash Mode Flash mode can be chosen from the following five optionsFlash mode is controlled with the 3 button Set the mode dial to m movie Making MoviesExposure Compensation Press to start recordingAdjusting Sensitivity Keep or Delete Picture ReviewManual Focus Full-Screen PlaybackThumbnail Playback Movie PlaybackFull-Screen Playback MenuTransfer Thumbnail Playback Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomUse the T T button to zoom in on pictures FunctionAbout Small Picture Restrictions on a Small PictureMovie Playback Photo InformationOperation Function 4 histogram 5 focus confirmationTransfer button Completed will be displayed in the camera monitorMac OS This menu is used for basic camera setup Connect the video cable to the video deviceTune the television to the video channel Turn the camera on This chapter is divided into the following five sectionsSetup Index to Menu OptionsNTSC/PAL USBShooting Menu BasicAuto OffPlayback Menu NikonTransfer All onUsing Camera Menus Mode Menu DescriptionMaking a Selection Viewing the MenusAccessing Multi-Page Menus Set-Up MenuTo View the SET-UP menu SET-UP 1 menuMaking Effective Use of Memory Image Size & Quality Menu Image QualityImage Size Organizing Your Pictures The Folders Menu Creating, Renaming and Deleting Folders OptionsCreating New Folders Renaming Existing Folders Deleting Folders Highlight DeleteHidden and Protected Images Controlling the Monitor Display Mode Adjusting Monitor Brightness BrightnessMonitor Options Choosing a FolderSleep Mode Using an AC AdapterResetting File Numbering to Option DescriptionCF Card Format Confirming Shutter Release Shot Confirm Lamp Recording Photo Information info. txtChoosing a video standard Video Mode DateMaking Pictures for Transfer Auto Transfer Readying the Camera for Transfer USBRestoring Default Settings Reset All LanguageChoosing a White Balance Setting Fine-Tuning White BalanceShooting Menu Keeping Colors True White-BalancePreset White Balance Method How It Works When to Use ItMeasuring Light Metering Taking Pictures in a Sequence Continuous Getting Sharper Pictures BSS Best-Shot Selector Best Shot Selector BSS is recommendedRestrictions on BSS Option when no lens converter is attached DistinctOption Use with Description Camera zooms out to widest angleExposure Mode Modifying Sensitivity from a Menu SensitivityExposure Options Choosing an ApertureChoosing a Shutter Speed Long-time exposure up to 60 secShutter speed limitations Focus options sub-menu provides control over focus settings Focus-Area Selection AF Area ModeFocus Options Taking Multiple Pictures with the Same Exposure AE LockAuto-Focus Mode Focus ConfirmationManual Focus-Area Selection Spot AF Area Metering Option DescriptionAuto Bracketing WB BracketingNumber of shots, compensated EV value Restrictions on BracketingPlayback Menu Avoiding Grainy Photographs Noise ReductionManaging the pictures on the memory card 640Deleting Pictures and Print Orders Delete Delete menu contains the following optionsDeleting Selected pictures and Movies Selected Images To delete selected pictures and moviesSelecting a Folder for Playback Folders Deleting the Current Print Order Print SetPress Hidden and Protected PicturesAutomated Playback Slide Show Changing the Display IntervalStarting a Slide Show Press / to highlight desired thumbnail Highlight image Press ≤/≥ to select imagePress Quick p button to complete operation Press ≤/≥ to select image to be hiddenOrdering Prints Print-Set Selecting Print Set from the playback menuPrinted directly from the card Deleting the Print OrderImage size of the Small Pictures can be set to 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120 or 96 x 72 pixelsChoosing a new Small Picture size from Small Pic. sub-menu changes the sizeOptional Accessories Troubleshooting SpecificationsWeb Resources Optional Accessories Caring for the Camera and Battery Cleaning Web ResourcesFor Product Information and Tips For Contact Information Avoid Contact with Liquid CrystalTroubleshooting Problem Possible CauseMonitor is blank Connected Charging Message Memory Card is notError Messages Display Problem SolutionError accessing memory Use approved memory 133 Insert new card Current settingsPlayback mode turn Mode dial to another Setting System, causing errorSpecifications Temperature 40C 32 104F Humidity Under 85% no condensation 147Index 149Zoom 26, 46-47 150 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