Capturing photos

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 ratio if you use the Intelli zoom. By using both the Optical zoom and Intelli zoom, you can zoom in up to 20 times.

Photo resolution

Optical rangewhen the Intelli zoom is on

Zoom indicator

Intelli range

•Intelli zoom is not available with the Text option in SCN mode and the Tracking AF option.

•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.

•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 off automatically.

•The Intelli zoom is always on in Smart Auto mode.

Setting Intelli zoom

1 In Shooting mode, press [

].

2Select Intelli Zoom.

3Select an option.

Icon Description

Off: The Intelli zoom is deactivated.

On: The Intelli zoom is activated.

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