Taking pictures/videos

Using the optical zoom

1Use the LCD to frame your subject.

2To zoom in, press Telephoto (T).

To zoom out, press Wide Angle (W).

3Take the picture or video.

NOTE: For focus distances, see Specifications starting on page 46.

Using digital zoom

Use digital zoom to get up to 5X magnification beyond optical zoom. (Digital zoom is not available in Smart Capture mode.) Press Telephoto (T) until the slider on the LCD is at the end of the optical zoom range. Release Telephoto (T), then press it again.

NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom.

Adjusting LCD brightness

You can adjust the LCD brightness for your environment or to conserve battery power, see see page 37.

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Kodak 8131872, M522, 1759836 manual Using the optical zoom, Adjusting LCD brightness, Using digital zoom

M522, 8131872, 1759836 specifications

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