Application (Record)
Using Zoom
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[Digital Zoom]
Zoom 5x further than Optical/Extended optical zoom. Note that, with Digital Zoom, 
enlarging will decrease picture quality. Set the [Digital Zoom] in the [Rec] menu to [ON]. 
(→149)
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Digital Zoom cannot be used in the following modes:
 • [Intelligent Auto] Mode
 • Scene Modes ([Handheld Night Shot], [HDR], [High Sens.])
 • [Creative Control] Mode ([Impressive Art], [Toy Effect], [Miniature Effect])
 • When the [Quality] setting is set to [   ], [   ] or [   ]
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This is fixed to [ON] when [Macro Zoom] is set.
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When [Digital Zoom] is used simultaneously with [i.ZOOM], you can only increase the 
zoom ratio up to 2.5x.
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Example of various zoom function combinations
Uses, etc.
Maximum zoom 
ratio 
Zoom function 
combinations
When you want to take a picture that has a large 
image size and maintains sharp resolution to, 
for example, print a large picture
60x
Optical Zoom
When you want to take a picture that has a large 
image size and maintains sharp resolution while 
reducing picture quality degradation
120x
Optical Zoom
+
[i.ZOOM]
When you want to make the subject larger as 
you are not going to print a particularly large 
picture
216x
(for 5M size)
Extended optical zoom
+
[i.ZOOM]
When you want to make a distant subject as 
large as possible
675x
(for 3M size)
Extended optical zoom
+
[i.ZOOM]
+
[Digital Zoom]
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When you record pictures using the zoom, jitter often occurs. Record pictures using 
the following methods to reduce jitter.
 • Use a tripod and self-timer to record pictures.
 • Hold the unit in a stable position and use a viewfinder to record pictures.
 • Increase ISO Sensitivity or use [Shutter-Priority] Mode to record pictures with a 
faster shutter speed.
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When you record motion pictures using high zoom magnification, jitter may occur 
for several seconds after recording starts. Using self-timer is effective for preventing 
jitter of the camera. (→86)