Using optical zoom – Kodak ZD8612 IS User Manual
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Taking pictures/videos
Using optical zoom
Use optical zoom to get up to 12X closer to your subject before taking
pictures/videos.
1 Use the LCD to frame your subject. For focus
distances, see
Camera specifications, page 54
2 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle
(W) to zoom out.
3 Take the picture/video.
NOTE: To get a focused picture every time, remember:
■
Use the auto focus framing marks,
■
As you zoom in, move away from your subject.
Use digital zoom to get up to 5X beyond optical zoom while taking pictures.
NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The slider on the zoom indicator
turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print.
Optical
zoom
range
Digital
zoom
range
W
T
D
Focus distance
Auto
24 in. (60 cm)–infinity @ wide
3.9 ft (1.2m)–infinity @ telephoto
Macro
NOTE: For Focus modes,
see
4.7–23.7 in. (12–60 cm) @ wide
2–4.3 ft (0.6–1.3m) @ telephoto