So digital zoom seems pointless
2006-06-14 09:08:40 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Indeed it is.
digital zoom is pretty much pointless.
OPTICAL zoom is what you need
!!!
digital zoom IS like cropping except WORSE!!!!
waaaaaaaaaaaaay worse
digtial zoom is only used as a marketing point!
2006-06-14 09:39:22 · answer #1 · answered by uhhhhhhhh 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not all the people are that good at using photo editing software; I guess the digital zoom is there for them. However, a good photo editing program should do a better job than the digital zoom of the camera.
I personally prefer to shoot my photos in optical zoom only.
I should also point out that I've also seen some digital cameras with a fairly clean digital zoom.
2006-06-14 12:01:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO digital zoom, Is important and is better then Cropping another photo. The resolution may be less, but the picture ends up turning out better
2006-06-14 09:12:38 · answer #3 · answered by S.J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the resolution will be less by using digital zoom than by cropping a normal photo.
2006-06-14 09:10:36 · answer #4 · answered by kevinhand87 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Question is good but the answers can be confusing if you don't have all the facts.
The Digital zoom can have an advantage if your camera has software to manage cropping with its own program to improve the result. If your computer has this feature it would make no difference to the end product. You will need to read your camera manual to see what it offers as well as what your computer software can do.
Do it both ways and compare the result.
2006-06-14 09:52:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When taking a picture try to avoid using digital zoom. I always zoom in using optical and when it gets to digital zoom i'll stop. It's better to crop the regular picture. I think it looks sharper.
2006-06-14 09:25:08 · answer #6 · answered by bbbaboy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Digital zoom electronically enlarges the image and this decreases picture quality. If you use a 4X digital zoom, the camera is taking one pixel of picture information and turning it into four pixels. If you are looking to buy a new camera always choose one with optical zoom rather than digital. Your pictures will turn out clearer and you'll be more satified with your purchase.
2006-06-14 09:23:56 · answer #7 · answered by Jeremiah J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
okay you really don't want the digital zoom for many reasons and one of which is the problem your having. you need to look for one with a optical zoom they make better pictures for zooming and cropping.
2006-06-14 09:36:03 · answer #8 · answered by meanalotacus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, digital zoom just makes the pixels bigger. Easy enough to do on your own. Always look at the optical zoom numbers when comparing cameras.
2006-06-14 09:12:32 · answer #9 · answered by George C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cropping pictures is too much work and can be risky, so find a better digital camera with more mega pixils that way the resolution is better when zooming in on something
2006-06-14 09:21:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋