Af Illuminator; Digital Zoom - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1 Handbook

Settings

Digital Zoom

Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 3×).
When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses digital zoom.
On
Off
• When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows.
• The maximum zoom scale of digital zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom.
• The setting of the AF range finder frame becomes unavailable and the frame is indicated with a dotted
line. AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.
Red Eye Reduction
On
Off
• Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of
vibration. Also, do not let the subject move.
• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences, the distance
to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions.

AF Illuminator

The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings.
The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button
is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The
Auto
Off
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Enlarges all image sizes up to a maximum of 6×, but the
image quality deteriorates.
Does not use the digital zoom.
The W side of this line is the optical zoom area,
and the T side is the digital zoom area
Zoom scaling indicator
Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using the
flash. Select this before shooting.
Reduces the red-eye phenomenon.
• The flash pre-strobes twice before shooting.
Does not use Red Eye Reduction.
ON
Uses the AF illuminator.
Does not use AF illuminator.
indicator appears at this time.
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