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Chapter 2
Using the Optical Zoom
Use optical zoom to get up to 3X closer to your subject. When you turn on the
camera, the lens extends to the Wide Angle position. Optical zoom is effective
when the lens is no closer than 24 in. (0.6 m) to the subject. When using
optical zoom in Close-up mode, stay at least 11 in. (28 cm) from the subject.
1
Use the viewfinder or camera screen to
frame your subject.
2
Press the Telephoto (T) button to zoom in.
Press Wide Angle (W) button to zoom out.
The lens extends or retracts. The
viewfinder or camera screen displays the
zoomed image.
3
Press the Shutter button
half-way
to set the exposure and focus, then
continue pressing completely down
to take the picture.
NOTE: The lens retracts when the camera is turned off.
Using the Digital Zoom
Use Digital Zoom to get an additional 3.3X magnification beyond Optical Zoom.
IMPORTANT:
You may notice a decrease in printed image quality
when using Digital Zoom.
1
Press the OK button to turn on Liveview.
2
Press the Telephoto (T) button to the Optical Zoom limit. Release the
button, then press it again.
The camera screen displays the zoomed image and the magnification
level.
3
Press the Shutter button
half-way
to set the exposure and focus, then
continue pressing
completely down
to take the picture.
Telephoto
Wide angle
