Using the zoom feature
The lens portion moves during zoom operation. Be careful not to touch the lens
portion while it is operating.
Minimum focal distance to the subject
W side: About 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) or more
T side: About 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) or more
To record even closer subjects, see page 61.
Digital zoom function
This camera has a digital zoom function.
Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing and it starts to function when
zoom exceeds 3 .
Using digital zoom
• The maximum zoom magnification is 6 .
• Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality. When digital zoom is not
necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [OFF] in the setup settings (page 80).
Notes
• Zoom does not work for moving images.
• Use the LCD screen when using the digital zoom function. Digitally zoomed images do not
appear in the finder.
• The AF frame (page 99) does not appear on the LCD screen.
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Zoom button
W side: for wide-angle (subject appears
farther away)
T side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)
The T side of the bar shows the
digital zooming zone.
W
T