Panasonic dmc-sz3 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Recording
Using the Zoom
Applicable modes:
You can zoom in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom out to record landscapes
in wide angle.
Screen display
Example of display when Extended Optical Zoom (EZ), Intelligent Zoom and Digital Zoom are
used together.
When using the Zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction
with the zoom display bar. (Example: 0.05 m (0.16 ft.) –)
The lens barrel extends or retracts according to the zoom position. Be sure not to interrupt the
motion of the lens barrel while the zoom lever is rotated.
Zooms in without deteriorating the image quality.
Maximum magnification: 10k
To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)
Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.
To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)
Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.
A Extended Optical Zoom indication
B Optical Zoom range
C Intelligent Zoom range
D Digital Zoom range
E Zoom magnification (approximation)
Optical Zoom