When you set [Zoom Setting] to something other than [Optical zoom only], you
can use other zoom functions than the optical zoom.
When a Power zoom lens is mounted:
If the zoom range of the optical zoom is exceeded when you operate the zoom
lever or zoom ring, the camera automatically switches over to another zoom
function than the optical zoom.
When a lens other than a Power zoom lens is mounted:
MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Zoom] → desired value.
[48] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom
The zoom features available with this product
The zoom feature of the product provides a higher magnification zoom by
combining various zoom features. The icon displayed on the screen changes,
according to the selected zoom feature.
1. Optical zoom range
Zoom images in the zoom range of a lens.
When a Power zoom lens is mounted, the zoom bar of the optical zoom
range is displayed.
When a lens other than a Power zoom lens is mounted, the zoom bar of
optical zoom range is not displayed.
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] or [S]).
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.