Zooming in on Far Away Subjects62Digital Tele-ConverterThe focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.4x and2.3x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shakethan just using zoom (including digital zoom) at the same zoom factor.The images may appear rough, however, depending on the combination ofrecording pixel (p. 70) and digital tele-converter settings used.Select [Digital Zoom].● Press the · button.● Select the 4 tab, then press the opbuttons to select [Digital Zoom].Accept the setting.● Press the qr buttons to select [1.4x] or[2.3x].● Pressing the · button will return you tothe shooting screen.X The view will be enlarged, and and thezoom factor will display on the screen.● After taking the shot, select [Standard] in[Digital Zoom].Combinations that Cause Image Deterioration• Using [1.4x] at a recording pixel setting of or will cause imagedeterioration (the zoom factor will display in blue).• Using [2.3x] at a recording pixel setting of , or will cause imagedeterioration (the zoom factor will display in blue).• The respective focal lengths when using [1.4x] and [2.3x] are equivalentto 49 – 196 mm and 80.5 – 322 mm (35mm film equivalent).• The digital tele-converter cannot be used together with the digital zoom.COPY
