Pentax OPTIO A40 - Manual (Page 91)

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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 available)
- In Digital SR Mode or Movie mode
• The image enlarged using Intelligent Zoom may appear rough on
the LCD monitor. 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. (1 p.109)
Setting the Digital Zoom
Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1p.122
Rec. Mode
MENU Exit
EV Compensation
Movie
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Face Priority
0.5sec 0.5sec
±0.0
Shake Reduction