Using the Digital Zoom
When the LCD monitor is on, images can be zoomed to approximately 24x for stills with the combined optical and digital zoom functions.
Digital Zoom and approximate 35mm equivalent focal lengths.
Digital Zoom Option
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Focal Length
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Characteristics
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Set to On
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36-864 mm
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You can shoot at a maximum zoom factor of approximately 16x using a combination of the optical and digital zoom feature.
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Set to Off
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36-216 mm
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Shoots without Digital Zoom using only optical zoom.
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1.4x
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50.4 - 302.4 mm
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Digital Zoom is fixed at the selected zoom factor, and the focal length shifts to maximum telephoto. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than a shot taken at the same angle of view with the digital zoom set to [Standard] or set to [Off].
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2.3x
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82.8 - 496.8 mm
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The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off.
The digital zoom cannot be used when shooting in the (Postcard mode) or the
(Widescreen) mode.
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- Set the camera to (Rec.) mode and press the <MENU> button to display the record menu.
- Use the or buttons to select [Digital Zoom].
- Use the or button to select [On], [Off] [1.4x] or [2.3x] and press the <MENU> button. The display will return to the Shooting screen.
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Press the zoom button toward and shoot.