Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX550 Operating Instructions Manual page 44

∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism
When you set the picture size to [
area is cropped to the centre 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher
zoom effect.
Note
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The digital zoom cannot be set when õ has been selected.
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The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.
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"EZ" is an abbreviation of "Extra optical Zoom".
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The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on.
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If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.
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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.
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When using the digital zoom, [STABILIZER] may not be effective.
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When using the digital zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer
pictures.
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The extra optical zoom cannot be used in the following cases.
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In Macro zoom mode
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In [TRANSFORM], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE] or
[FILM GRAIN] in scene mode
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In motion picture mode
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[DIGITAL ZOOM] cannot be used in the following cases.
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In [TRANSFORM], [SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET], [HIGH SENS.],
[HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE] or [FILM GRAIN] in scene mode
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When [INTELLIGENT ISO] is set
Basic
] (3 million pixels), the 12M (12.1 million pixels) CCD
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