Samsung EC-ST700ZBPGPA - Manual (Page 30)

Basic functions 29
Capturing photos
Digital zoom
If the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using
the Digital zoom. By using both the Optical zoom and Digital
zoom, you can zoom in up to 20 times.
Optical range
Digital range
Zoom indicator
• The Digital zoom is available only in Program and Scene (except Text)
modes.
• The Digital zoom is not available with a Smart Filter effect or Smart
Touch AF option, Face Detection option, and burst option.
•
If you capture a photo with the Digital zoom, the photo quality may
deteriorate.
Intelli zoom
If the zoom indicator is in the Intelli range, your camera is using
the Intelli zoom. Photo resolution varies according to the zoom
rate if you use the Intelli zoom. By using both the Optical zoom
and Intelli zoom, you can zoom in up to 20 times.
Photo resolution when
the Intelli zoom is on
Optical range
Intelli range
Zoom indicator
• The Intelli zoom is available only in Program, and Scene (except Text)
modes.
• The Intelli zoom is not available with a Smart Filter effect or Smart
Touch AF option, Face Detection option, and burst option.
•
The Intelli zoom is available only when you set a 4:3 resolution ratio. If
you set another resolution ratio with Intelli zoom on, the Intelli zoom will
be turned off automatically.
•
The Intelli zoom helps you capture a photo with less quality
deterioration than the Digital zoom. However, the photo quality may be
lower than when you use the Optical zoom.