Digital Zoom

With the recording size set to [Full HD29.97 fps]/[Full HD23.98 fps] (NTSC) or [Full HD25.00 fps] (PAL), you can shoot with approx. 1–10× digital zoom.

  1. Select [Shooting: Digital zoom].

  2. Select an option.

    • Select [Enable], then press the Quick Control/Set button.
    • Press the MENU button to close the menu.
  3. Use digital zoom.

    • Tap [Digital zoom] in the lower right.
    • The digital zoom bar will appear.
    • Tap [▲T] or press the Up key key to zoom in, and tap [▼W] or press the Down key key to zoom out.
    • Pressing the shutter button halfway focuses with [1-point AF] (fixed at center).
    • To cancel digital zoom, select [Off] in step 2.

Caution

  • Using a tripod to prevent camera shake is recommended.
  • Maximum ISO speed is ISO 12800.
  • A magnified view is not available.
  • Since Movie digital zoom processes the image digitally, the image will look grainier at higher magnifications. Noise, dots of light, etc. may also become noticeable.
  • Also see Shooting Conditions That Make Focusing Difficult.
  • The camera's internal temperature may rise and reduce the available recording time.
  • [Shooting: Standby: Low res.] is set to [Disable] and cannot be changed ().