How Do You Crop An Image With Digital Zoom?
With most point-and-shoot cameras, digital zoom, if offered, appears to bring your subject closer while cropping out the surrounding background. Unlike optical zoom, which uses the camera’s lens to enlarge the details in an image, digital zoom uses a process called interpolation, giving you the option of using your camera’s computer to enhance the pixels. Turn on your digital camera and set up the shot. Use a tripod if you aren’t confident that you can hold your camera still. The risk of camera shake increases as the camera is zoomed to its maximum range. In addition, attach a shutter release or, better yet, use a wireless remote shutter release to minimize any movement. Zoom in on your desired object or scene. The first zoom you will experience is the optical zoom that adjusts lens length to enlarge your image. The second zoom is the digital zoom, which will interpolate your image and crop out the background. Compose the picture in your viewfinder or on your preview screen. With digit
