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Snapshot Tutorial
Your camera is equipped with various types of zoom: optical zoom, HD Zoom, Single
SR Zoom, and digital zoom. The maximum zoom factor depends on the image size
setting.
1. In the REC mode, slide the zoom controller to zoom.
2. Press the shutter button to shoot the image.
IMPORTANT!
• Digital zoom, HD zoom, and Single SR zoom are disabled while date stamping
(page 140) is turned on.
NOTE
• Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against image blur due to camera
movement when shooting with telephoto.
• Performing a zoom operation changes the lens aperture.
• Digital zoom only is available during movie recording. You can adjust the optical
zoom setting before you press [0] (Movie) to start movie recording.
Shooting with Zoom
Optical zoom Changes the lens focal distance.
HD Zoom
Allows greater zoom capabilities by cutting out a portion of the
original image and enlarging it.
Single SR Zoom
Applies super resolution technology to avoid deterioration of
resolution.
Digital zoom Digitally processes the center of the image to enlarge it.
w (Wide Angle):Reduces the size of the subject and broadens the range.
z (Telephoto) :Enlarges the subject and narrows the range.
w Wide Angle z Telephoto
Zoom controller