Pentax Optio S12 - Manual (Page 92)

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Recorded pixels and zoom ratio
The [Digital Zoom] is set to [O(On)] by default. To take pictures using
only the optical zoom, set the [Digital Zoom] to [P(Off)].
1
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Digital Zoom].
3
Use the four-way controller (45)
to select [O (On)/P (Off)].
4
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready for taking pictures.
Recorded
pixels
Optical Zoom Range Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom Range
12M 1× to 3Ч 3.3Ч to 17.9×
10M 1× to 3Ч 3.3Ч 3.9Ч to 17.9×
7M 1× to 3Ч 3.3Ч to 3.9Ч 4.6Ч to 17.9×
5M 1× to 3Ч 3.3Ч to 4.6Ч 5.7Ч to 17.9×
3M 1× to 3Ч 3.3Ч to 5.7Ч 11.4Ч to 17.9Ч
1024 1Ч to 3Ч 3.3Ч to 11.4Ч 13.9Ч to 17.9Ч
640 1Ч to 3Ч 3.3Ч to 17.9×
• Intelligent Zoom is not available under the following conditions.
- When Digital Zoom is set to Off.
- When the recorded pixels is 12M. (3× optical zoom and digital
zoom available.)
- In Digital SR Mode or Movie mode
• The image enlarged using Intelligent Zoom may appear rough on
the display. This does not affect the quality of image.
• Only the Digital Zoom is available in Movie mode. Set Movie SR
to Off in [A Rec.Mode] menu to use the Digital Zoom in Movie
mode. (1p.111)
Setting the Digital Zoom
Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1 p.122
Rec.Mode
MENU Exit
EV Compensation
Movie ±0.0
D-Range Comp.
One push PF Off
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
0.5sec 0.5sec