Capturing photos
Basic functions
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Digital zoom
The Digital zoom is supported by default in Shooting mode. If you zoom in on
a subject in Shooting mode and the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your
camera is using the Digital zoom. By using both the 5X Optical zoom and 5X Digital
zoom, you can zoom in up to 25 times.
Zoom indicator
Optical range
Digital range
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Digital zoom is not available with the Tracking AF option.
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If you capture a photo with the Digital zoom, the photo quality may be lower
than normal.
Intelli zoom
If the zoom indicator is in the Intelli range, your camera is using the Intelli zoom.
Photo resolution varies according to the zoom rate if you use the Intelli zoom. By
using both the Optical zoom and Intelli zoom, you can zoom in up to 10 times.
Zoom indicator
Optical range
Intelli range
Photo resolution
when the Intelli
zoom is on
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Intelli zoom is not available with the Tracking AF option.
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The Intelli zoom helps you capture a photo with less quality deterioration than
the Digital zoom. However, the photo quality may be lower than when you use
the Optical zoom.
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The Intelli zoom is available only when you set a 4:3 resolution ratio. If you set
another resolution ratio with Intelli zoom on, the Intelli zoom will be turned o
automatically.
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The Intelli zoom is always on in Smart Auto mode.