feature.
(1) Optical zoom range
Images are magnified within the optical zoom range of this product.
(2) Smart Zoom range ( )
Zoom images without causing the original quality to deteriorate by partially cropping an image
(only when the image size is [M] , [S] or [VGA]).
(3) Clear Image Zoom range ()
Zoom images using an image process with less deterioration. Set [Zoom Setting] to
[On:ClearImage Zoom] or [On：Digital Zoom] first.
(4) Digital Zoom range ()
You can magnify images using an image process. When you select [On：Digital Zoom] for
[Zoom Setting], you can use this zoom function.
Note
The default setting for [Image Size] is [L]. To use the smart zoom change [ Image
Size] to [M], [S] or [VGA].
Zoom functions other than the optical zoom are not available when shooting in the following
situations:
[Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [Smile Shutter]
You cannot use the Smart Zoom function with movies.
When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, the [Focus Area] setting is
disabled and the focus area frame is shown by the dotted line. The AF operates with priority
on and around the center area. Also, [Metering Mode] is fixed to [Multi].
[27] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom
Zoom Setting
You can select the zoom setting of the product.
1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Zoom Setting] → desired setting.
Menu item details
Optical zoom only:
Optical zoom is activated. You can use the Smart Zoom function if you set [Image Size] to