Hi-Res Zoom

Selecting [ON] for [Hi-Res Zoom] in the video recording menu lets you zoom in on your subject with no loss in resolution, even without a zoom lens.

  • Hi-Res Zoom is available when [1920×1080; 30p], [1920×1080; 25p], or [1920×1080; 24p] is selected for [Frame size/frame rate] in the video recording menu.

Using Hi-Res Zoom

Select [ON] for [Hi-Res Zoom] in the video recording menu and press 4 or 2 to zoom in or out using Hi-Res Zoom.

  • A n icon appears in the display when Hi-Res Zoom is enabled.
  • The zoom position is shown by a bar as you zoom in or out. You can zoom in to a maximum of 2×.

Cautions: Hi-Res Zoom

  • AF-area mode is fixed at [Wide-area AF (L)]. The focus point is not displayed.
  • [Electronic VR] in the video recording menu is fixed at [OFF].

Custom controls for Hi-Res Zoom

The zoom position for Hi-Res Zoom can also be adjusted using controls to which [Hi-Res Zoom +] and [Hi-Res Zoom −] have been assigned via Custom Setting g2 [Custom controls].

  • Zoom control for Hi-Res Zoom can be assigned to the camera [Fn1 button] and [Fn2 button], to the lens Fn ring via [Lens Fn ring (clockwise)] and [Lens Fn ring (counterclockwise)], and via [Lens control ring] to the lens control ring.
    • When Hi-Res Zoom is assigned to the [Fn1 button], [Fn2 button], [Lens Fn ring (clockwise)], or [Lens Fn ring (counterclockwise)], you can choose the zoom speed using Custom Setting g7 [Hi-Res Zoom speed].
    • When Hi-Res Zoom is assigned to [Lens control ring], the control ring response can be adjusted using Custom Setting f11 [Control ring response].
    • Instead of using the control ring, users of compatible lenses can employ the focus ring for Hi-Res Zoom by selecting [ON] for Custom Setting f12 [Switch focus/control ring roles].