Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500 Operating Instructions Manual page 35

∫ Extended optical zoom mechanism
When you set the picture size to [
area is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher
zoom effect.
Note
• The digital zoom cannot be set when õ has been selected.
•
The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.
•
"EZ" is an abbreviation of "Extended optical Zoom".
•
The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on.
•
If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.
•
The lens barrel extends or retracts according to the zoom position. Take care not to interrupt
the motion of the lens barrel while the zoom lever is rotated.
•
When using the digital zoom, [STABILIZER] may not be effective.
•
When using the digital zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P46) for taking
pictures.
] (3 million pixels), the 10M (10.1 million pixels) CCD
Basic
35
VQT1Q36