Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)63To turn off the digital zoom, press the n button, choose the 4 tab, andchoose [Digital Zoom] and the [Off] option.Digital Tele-ConverterThe focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.5x or2.0x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shakethan the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoomfactor.The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the combination ofrecording pixel (p. 70) and digital tele-converter settings used.Choose [Digital Zoom].● Press the n button and choose the4 tab, then choose [Digital Zoom].Accept the setting.● Press the qr buttons to choose [1.5x] or[2.0x].● Pressing the n button will restore theshooting screen.X The view will be enlarged and the zoomfactor will appear on the screen.● To return to standard digital zoom, choose[Digital Zoom] and the [Standard] option.Combinations that Cause Image Deterioration• Using [1.5x] at a recording pixel setting of , or will cause imagedeterioration (the zoom factor will display in blue).• Using [2.0x] at a recording pixel setting of , , or will causeimage deterioration (the zoom factor will display in blue).Turning off the digital zoom• The respective focal lengths when using [1.5x] and [2.0x] are 42 –840 mm and 56 – 1120 mm (35mm film equivalent).• The digital tele-converter cannot be used together with the digital zoom.COPY
