Chapter 2

Using the Optical Zoom

Use optical zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject. When you turn on the camera, the lens extends to the Wide Angle position. Optical zoom is effective when the lens is no closer than 24 in. (0.6 m) to the subject. When using optical zoom in Close-up mode, stay at least 11 in. (28 cm) from the subject.

Wide angle Telephoto

1Use the viewfinder or camera screen to frame your subject.

2Press the Telephoto (T) button to zoom in. Press Wide Angle (W) button to zoom out.

The lens extends or retracts. The viewfinder or camera screen displays the zoomed image.

3Press the Shutter button half-wayto set the exposure and focus, then continue pressing completely down to take the picture.

NOTE: The lens retracts when the camera is turned off.

Using the Digital Zoom

Use Digital Zoom to get an additional 3.3X magnification beyond Optical Zoom.

IMPORTANT: You may notice a decrease in printed image quality when using Digital Zoom.

1Press the OK button to turn on Liveview.

2Press the Telephoto (T) button to the Optical Zoom limit. Release the button, then press it again.

The camera screen displays the zoomed image and the magnification level.

3Press the Shutter button half-wayto set the exposure and focus, then continue pressing completely down to take the picture.

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Kodak DX4530 manual Using the Optical Zoom, Using the Digital Zoom