Capturing photos
Basic functions
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Zooming
You can capture close-up photos by adjusting the zoom.
Zoom out Zoom in
Zoom ratio
When you rotate the zoom button, the zoom ratio shown on the screen may
change inconsistently.
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.