Shooting with Zoom

Your camera is equipped with various types of zoom: optical zoom, HD Zoom, Single SR Zoom, and digital zoom. The maximum zoom factor depends on the image size setting.

Optical zoom

Changes the lens focal distance.

HD Zoom

Allows greater zoom capabilities by cutting out a portion of the

original image and enlarging it.

 

Single SR Zoom

Applies super resolution technology to avoid deterioration of

resolution.

Digital zoom

Digitally processes the center of the image to enlarge it.

 

 

1.In the REC mode, slide the zoom controller to zoom.

w Wide Angle z Telephoto

Zoom controller

w(Wide Angle) : Reduces the size of the subject and broadens the range.

z (Telephoto) : Enlarges the subject and narrows the range.

2.Press the shutter button to shoot the image.

IMPORTANT!

Digital zoom, HD zoom, and Single SR zoom are disabled while date stamping (page 138) is turned on.

NOTE

Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against image blur due to camera movement when shooting with telephoto.

Performing a zoom operation changes the lens aperture.

Digital zoom only is available during movie recording. You can adjust the optical zoom setting before you press [0] (Movie) to start movie recording.

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