Digital Zoom

With the recording size set to [Full HD29.97fps]/[Full HD23.98fps] (NTSC) or [Full HD25.00fps] (PAL), you can shoot with approx. 3–10× digital zoom.

  1. Select [Shooting: Digital zoom].

  2. Select an option.

    • Select the amount to zoom, then press Quick Control/Set button.
    • Press the MENU button to close the menu.

  3. Use digital zoom.

    • Press the AF point selection button.
    • The digital zoom bar will appear.
    • Press the Up key key to zoom in 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 [Disable] in step 2.

Caution

  • Using a tripod to prevent camera shake is recommended.
  • Time-lapse movies, Creative filters, Movie digital IS, and Movies Auto level are not available.
  • The maximum ISO speed will be ISO 6400.
  • 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.
  • The scene icon will not be displayed.
  • Also see Shooting Conditions That Make Focusing Difficult.