The Setup Menu

DDIGITAL ZOOM

(defaults to OFF)

If ON is selected, selecting iat the maximum optical zoom position will trigger digital zoom, further magnifying the image.

The Zoom Indicator

ji

DIGITAL ZOOM on

Optical zoom

Digital zoom

j i

DIGITAL ZOOM off

Optical zoom

RDigital zoom may end when another mode is selected.

QDigital zoom produces lower quality images than optical zoom.

CAF ILLUMINATOR

(defaults to ON)

If ON is selected, the AF-assist illuminator will light to assist autofocus.

 

QThe camera may be unable to focus using the AF-assist illuminator in some cases. If the cam- era is unable to focus in macro mode, try increasing the distance to the subject.

QAvoid shining the AF-assist illuminator directly into your subject’s eyes.

jRAW (F550EXR Only)

(defaults to OFF)

Choose RAW+JPEG or RAW to record RAW pictures (note that because RAW data are not processed on the camera, RAW pictures must be copied to a computer for processing). If RAW+JPEG is selected, JPEG copies will also be recorded. Choose OFF to record pictures in JPEG format only.

RTo convert RAW files for display on a computer, use the supplied RAW File Converter software. Q Crop, resize, photo navigation, and red-eye removal options are not available with RAW im-

ages during playback. The maximum zoom available when viewing RAW images is 3.2 ×.

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