Shooting with Zoom

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

HD Zoom

Allows greater zoom capabilities by cutting out a portion of the

original image and enlarging it.

 

SR Zoom

Applies super resolution technology to suppress image

deterioration.

 

Digital zoom

Digitally processes the center of the image to enlarge it.

 

 

1.In the REC mode, touch the “+” or “–” mark on the top of the zoom bar to zoom.

+ (Telephoto):

Enlarges the subject and narrows the range.

– (Wide Angle):

Reduces the size of the subject and broadens the range.

Zoom bar

+

–

2.Press the shutter button to shoot the image.

NOTE

•Telephoto images are prone to blurring caused by camera movement when you press the shutter button. Because of this, stabilizing the camera by placing it on a level surface, etc. is recommended.

•Zoom operations are disabled during high speed movie recording. Perform the zoom operation before you touch “b” (Movie) to start recording.

•Zoom operations are not supporting during Slide Panorama shooting. The zoom setting is fixed at full wide angle.

•“Ù” is displayed on the monitor screen while digital zoom is being used.

40

Recording Images