Capturing photos
Basic functions
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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 52 times.
Zoom indicator
Optical range
Intelli range
Photo resolution
when the Intelli
zoom is on
•
Depending on the shooting options you selected, the Intelli zoom is not
available.
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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 mode.
Setting Intelli zoom
1 In Shooting mode, press [
m
].
2 Select Intelli Zoom.
3 Select an option.
Icon Description
O: The Intelli zoom is deactivated.
On: The Intelli zoom is activated.