Playback zoom

To zoom in on a photo displayed in full-frame playback, move the zoom control toward +, press the center of the multi selector, or give the display two quick taps. Large, medium, and small [FX (36×24)]-format photos can respectively be zoomed in to maximums of approximately 20×, 15×, and 10×. Faces detected during zoom are indicated by white borders; rotate the sub-command dial to view other faces.

Using playback zoom

OperationDescription
Zoom in/zoom out
  • Move the zoom control toward + or use stretch gestures to zoom in.
  • To zoom out, move the zoom control toward or use pinch gestures.

A navigation window appears at the bottom right corner of the display when the zoom ratio is altered, with the area currently visible indicated by a yellow border. A bar below the navigation window shows the zoom ratio, turning green at 1 : 1 (100%). The navigation window clears from the display after a few seconds.
View other areas of imageUse the multi selector or slide gestures to view areas of the image not visible in the monitor. Keep the multi selector pressed to scroll rapidly to other areas of frame.
Crop pictureTo crop the picture to the area currently visible in the monitor, press A and select [Quick crop].
Select facesFaces detected during zoom are indicated by white borders in the navigation window. Rotate the sub-command dial or tap the on-screen guide to view other faces.
View other picturesRotate the main command dial to view the same location in other photos without changing the zoom ratio (selecting a video cancels zoom). You can also view other photos by tapping the e or f icon at the bottom of the display.
Exit to shooting modePress the shutter-release/REC button halfway or press the K button to exit.
View menusPress and hold the A button to view the menus.