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Using optical zoom – Kodak Z812 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.

1 Use the EVF or LCD to frame your subject.

2 Press Telephoto (T) to zoom in. Press Wide Angle

(W) to zoom out.

The zoom indicator shows zoom status.

3 Take the picture or video.

NOTE: To get a focused picture every time, remember:

Always use the auto focus framing marks,

page 6

.

If you are using no zoom (1X, wide angle), you
can be as close as 24 in. (60 cm) to your
subject. (For Close-up/Macro mode, see

page 10

).

As you zoom in (up to 12X), you need to move
further from your subject.

Using digital zoom

Use digital zoom in any Still mode to get up to 4.2X magnification beyond optical
zoom. To turn on/off digital zoom, or change how it is accessed,

see page 36

.

1 Press the Telephoto (T) button past the optical zoom limit (12X).

The zoom indicator shows zoom status.

2 Take the picture or video.

NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The blue slider on the zoom

indicator pauses and turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in.
(10 x 15 cm) print. You cannot use digital zoom for video recording.

Zoom indicator

W

T

D

Digital
zoom
range

Optical
zoom
range