Basic functions

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Digital zoom

If the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using the
digital zoom. The picture quality may deteriorate when you use the
digital zoom.
Optical rangeOptical range Zoom indicatorZoom indicator
Digital rangeDigital range
The digital zoom is not available when using 7, 6, 5,
4 (in some scenes), and 3 modes and when used with
Face detection.
It may take longer to save a photo when using the digital zoom.
The focus area will be set to Center AF when using the digital
zoom.
Reducing camera shake
Reduce camera shake optically by pressing [OIS] in Shooting mode.
When you use the OIS function, the OIS icon is displayed.
OIS may not function properly when:
you move your camera to follow a moving subject
you use digital zoom
there is too much camera shake
the shutter speed is slow
(e.g., when you select Nightscene in the 4 mode)
the battery is low
you take a close-up shot
If you use the OIS function with a tripod, your images may be
blurred by the vibration of the OIS sensor. Deactivate the OIS
function when you use a tripod.
OIS is not available in the 3 mode.
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Taking photos