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PRACTICE
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Digital zoom
CONCEPT
In digital zoom, image data from the CCD are processed digitally, enlarging the
center portion of the image to fill the frame. Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not
increase the amount of detail visible in the photograph. Instead, details visible at
maximum zoom are enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image.
In addition to the automatic digital zoom described in this section, M-REC mode offers
fixed settings for digital zoom of 1.25, 1.6, 2.0, or 2.5 times. This allows you to set a
value for digital zoom and then use optical zoom to compose photos. To use, turn the
mode dial to M-REC and select DIGITAL TELE from the shooting menu, then choose
the desired magnification. This setting will take effect whenever the mode dial is set
to M-REC. To restore automatic digital zoom, choose AUTO from the DIGITAL TELE
menu (more information on menu operations may be found below).
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Taking Photographs: Composition and Focus
Composition and Focus
The COOLPIX 950 is equipped with motor-driven, ×3 optical zoom
linked to the viewfinder. This feature can be used to frame photo-
graphs either in the viewfinder or the LCD monitor. Photographs can
be enlarged electronically a further 1.25, 1.6, 2.0, or 2.5 times using
digital zoom
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Focus can be adjusted according to your composition. Autofocus can
be used to adjust focus automatically to match the distance to your
subject. A variety of manual focus settings are available for situations
in which autofocus may not produce the desired results, as for
example when your subject is poorly lit (see the
Fast Track Guide
).
This section describes how to compose photographs using zoom and
how to get the best results with autofocus.
Framing Photographs
Photos can be framed in the viewfinder or LCD
monitor using the zoom buttons. Press the
zoom-in button (T) to magnify the subject so
that only a portion of it fills the frame, or use the
zoom-out button (W) to expand the field-of-
view so that more of the subject is visible.
While the zoom switch is pressed, an indicator
showing the amount of zoom is displayed in the
LCD monitor.
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