How To Use The Zoom Function On Your Digital Camera

How do I use the zoom function on my digital camera?

You use the zoom lens on your digital camera to frame the picture. The basic rule is, use wide-angle for group shots and scenics, telephoto for portraits and distance shooting. But what I tell people, is use the zoom lens until your subject fills the frame. If it's a big subject, you're going to zoom back for the wide-angle; if it's a small subject, zoom in with the telephoto. Use the zoom lens to make the subject fill the frame.