Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 Owner's Manual page 34

Note
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When recording to the built-in memory, [Rec Quality] is fixed to [VGA].
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The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.
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Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording
motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
• The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise due to static electricity or
electromagnetic waves etc. depending on the environment of the motion picture recording.
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Even if the aspect ratio setting is the same in still pictures and motion pictures, the angle of view may
change at the start of the motion picture recording.
When [Video Rec Area]
displayed.
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About zooming while recording motion pictures
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If the Extended Optical Zoom are used before pressing the motion picture button, those settings
will be cleared, so the shooting range will change dramatically.
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If you operate the zoom etc. while recording motion pictures, the sound of the operation may be
recorded.
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The zoom speed will be slower than usual when recording motion pictures.
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Operating the zoom while recording motion pictures can take time for the image to come into
focus.
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If you end motion picture recording after a short time when using Miniature Effect Mode, the camera
may go on recording for a certain period. Continue to hold the camera until the recording ends.
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It is recommended to use a fully charged battery when recording motion pictures.
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Motion pictures cannot be recorded with [Panorama Shot] in Scene Mode.
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It will be recorded in following categories for certain Scene Modes. A motion picture recording
matching each scene will be performed for the ones not listed below.
Selected Scene Mode
[Baby1]/[Baby2]
[Night Portrait], [Night Scenery]
[Sports], [Pet], [Photo Frame]
(P47) is set to [ON], angle of view during motion picture recording is
Basic
Scene Mode while recording motion picture
Portrait Mode
Low Light Mode
Normal motion picture
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