How to Enlarge Your Subject Using Zoom on a Digital Camera

Not all subjects are a standard size, so not all recordings are captured at the same distance. Learning how to use the zoom on your digital camera in order to enlarge your subject is extremely easy, and has many benefits.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• digital camera

1. Consult the owner’s manual in order to familiarize yourself with the different functions and screens you may come across when using the camera.

2. Turn the camera on, and make sure conditions are ready for picture-taking (i.e. lighting).

3. Find the subject in your viewfinder or on the screen. Do this to the best of your ability.

4. Focus in using the zoom button on your digital camera. Some cameras have this option as a physical button on the camera itself, while others have a menu that you need to access in order to change the zoom.

5. Adjust the zoom as needed, be it in or out. The zoom may need to be changed during the recording, if the subject moves.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure you are familiar with all the functions and parts of the camera before beginning.
• Locate the zoom button before you start. Hitting the wrong button during recording can have disastrous consequences.
• Move closer to the subject if the zoom cannot get close enough.
• Don’t zoom in so close that the subject is hard to distinguish.
• Zooming in too close may leave recordings grainy and blurry. Be sure to do a test run before you record.