Avoiding digital zoom: try it yourself

1. Crop Instead

Shoot full frame; crop later in editing (same quality as digital zoom).

2. Zoom Discipline

Tape phone zoom button; force yourself to move closer.

3. Quality Test

Compare digital zoom vs. cropped original; note pixelation.

4. Optical Priority

Use only 1x or 2x (optical); avoid 5x, 10x digital.

5. Print Reality

Print a digital zoom photo; see how soft it looks large.