Precision digital zoom
All image sizes are enlarged up to a
maximum 6×. Precision digital zoom
function cuts out and enlarges a certain
portion of the image, so the image quality
deteriorates.
Optical zoom Precision digital
zoom
Image
size
Maximum
smart
zoom scale
Maximum
precision digital
zoom scale
5M —* 6×
3:2 —* 6×
3M approx. 3.8× 6×
1M approx. 6.1× 6×
VGA
(E-Mail)
approx. 12× 6×
* The maximum optical zoom scale is 3×.
• The maximum smart zoom and precision
digital zoom scale includes the optical zoom
scale.
• When using the smart zoom, the image on the
LCD screen may look rough. However, this
phenomenon has no effect on the recorded
image.
• You cannot use the smart zoom in the Multi
Burst mode.
To set digital zoom
Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] or
[Precision] on the Setup screen (page 124).
(When you purchase your camera, [Digital
Zoom] is set to [Smart].)
When you press the zoom button, the zoom
scaling indicator appears on the LCD
screen as follows.
The W side of this line is optical zoom,
and the T side is digital zoom
Zoom scaling indicator
• The zoom scaling indicator differs according to
the zoom type.
– Optical zoom:
– Smart zoom:
– Precision digital zoom:
• The AF range finder frame does not appear
when using the digital zoom. The , or
indicators flashes, and AF operates with
priority on subjects located near the center.
