Sony DSC-P41 Operating Instructions - Page 27

Using the zoom feature W (wide-angle) T (telephoto) P x1.1 VGA 101 98 P x2.8 VGA 101 98 , Press D-Zoom to choose the desired zoom position, and shoot your image. The minimum focal distance to the subject Approx 10 cm (4 inches) from the lens surface • You cannot use the zoom when you shoot a movie (page 74). Zoom Your camera is equipped with the following two types of digital zoom, smart zoom and precision digital zoom. These zoom functions can be selected on the Setup screen. The default setting is precision digital zoom. The enlargement method and the zoom scale differ according to the image size and the zoom type, so select the zoom to match the shooting purpose. When you press D-Zoom, the zoom scaling indicator appears on the LCD screen as follows. Precision digital zoom Precision digital zoom All image sizes are enlarged up to a maximum 3×. This function cuts out and enlarges a certain portion of the image, so the image quality deteriorates. To set precision digital zoom, set [Digital Zoom] in (Camera) to [Precision] on the Setup screen (page 109). The default setting is precision digital zoom. Zoom scaling indicator • The zoom scaling indicator differs according to the zoom type. Precision digital zoom: Smart zoom: • The AF range finder frame does not appear. The or indicator flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center. 27 Shooting still images