Samsung DV300F User Manual Ver.1.1 (English) - Page 33

Capturing photos Digital zoom The Digital zoom is supported by default in Shooting mode. If you zoom in on a subject in Shooting mode and the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using the Digital zoom. By using both the 5X Optical zoom and 5X Digital zoom, you can zoom in up to 25 times. Optical range Zoom indicator Digital range • The Digital zoom is not available with the Tracking AF option. • If you capture a photo with the Digital zoom, the photo quality may be lower than normal. Intelli zoom If the zoom indicator is in the Intelli range, your camera is using the Intelli zoom. Photo resolution varies according to the zoom rate if you use the Intelli zoom. By using both the Optical zoom and Intelli zoom, you can zoom in up to 10 times. Optical range Photo resolution when the Intelli zoom is on Zoom indicator Intelli range • Intelli zoom is not available with the Tracking AF option. • The Intelli zoom helps you capture a photo with less quality deterioration than the Digital zoom. However, the photo quality may be lower than when you use the Optical zoom. • The Intelli zoom is available only when you set a 4:3 resolution ratio. If you set another resolution ratio with Intelli zoom on, the Intelli zoom will be turned off automatically. Basic functions 32