Kodak EasyShare P712 zoom digital camera — User's guide


Table of Contents > Taking pictures and videos > Using optical zoom

2 Taking pictures and videos

Using optical zoom

Use optical zoom to get up to 12X closer to your subject. You can change optical zoom before or during video recording.


  1. Use the EVF or LCD screen to frame your subject.

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

The Zoom indicator shows zoom status.

NOTE: Digital zoom is disabled when you select None in Advanced Digital zoom (see Setup menu options).

  3. Press the Shutter button halfway to set the exposure and focus, then completely down to take the picture. (When taking videos, press and release the Shutter button.)

Using digital zoom

Use digital zoom in any Still mode to get an additional 5X magnification beyond optical zoom. Combined zoom settings are from 12X to 60X.

NOTE: To enable Advanced digital zoom, select this option in the Setup menu (Setup menu options).

  1. Press Telephoto (T) to the optical zoom limit (12X). Release the button, then press it again.

    The Zoom indicator shows zoom status.

  2. Take the picture.

    NOTE: You cannot use digital zoom for video recording. 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.



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