Nikon Coolpix 3100 - Manual (Page 29)

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Basic Photogr
aphy
Digital Zoom
In digital zoom, data from the camera’s image sensor are processed digitally, enlarging
the center portion of the picture to fi ll the frame. Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom
does not increase the amount of detail visible in the picture. Instead, details visible
at maximum optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image.
Note that the effects of digital zoom are not visible in the viewfi nder—use the moni-
tor when framing pictures with digital zoom. Digital zoom is not available when the
monitor is off or when Multi-Shot 16-1 or Multi-Shot 16-2 is selected in the CON-
TINUOUS menu (
64).
When Lighting Is Poor
When lighting is poor, sensitivity is raised to compensate and the image in the monitor
may be slightly mottled. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
Monitor or Viewfi nder?
Use the monitor to confi rm camera settings at a glance while at the same time viewing
an image that shows how the fi nal picture will appear. This is particularly useful when
the image in the viewfi nder does not accurately refl ect what will appear in the fi nal
picture, for example when:
• your subject is less than a meter (3´3˝) from the camera
• digital zoom is in effect
Use the viewfi nder when you want to save power by turning the monitor off ( 5), or
when bright ambient lighting makes it diffi cult to see the display in the monitor.