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Chapter 2
Using the Optical Zoom
Use Optical Zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject. Optical zoom is
effective when the lens is no closer than 23.6 in. (60 cm) to the subject. When
you turn on the camera, the lens extends to the Wide Angle position.
1Use the viewfinder or camera screen to
frame your subject.
2Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide
Angle (W) to zoom out.
The lens extends or retracts. The
viewfinder or camera screen displays the
zoomed image.
3Press the Shutter button half-way and hold to set the exposure and
focus, then press the rest of the way down to take the picture.
NOTE: The lens retracts when the camera is turned off.
Using the Advanced Digital Zoom
Use Advanced Digital Zoom to get an additional 3.3X magnification beyond
Optical Zoom.
IMPORTANT: Even with the camera’s Advanced Digital Zoom, you
may notice a decrease in printed image quality when
using Digital Zoom.
1If Liveview is off, press the OK button to turn it on.
2Press Telephoto (T) to the Optical Zoom limit. Release the button, then
press it again.
The camera screen displays the zoomed image and the magnification
(such as ).
3Press the Shutter button half-way and hold to set the exposure and
focus, then press the rest of the way down to take the picture.
NOTE: You can change the way the digital zoom is turned on. See page 58.
Telephoto
Wide Angle
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