Recording Motion Pictures - Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS3 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features

Recording Motion Pictures

Applicable modes:
1
Start recording by pressing the
motion picture button.
A Available recording time
B Elapsed recording time
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You can record motion pictures fitting each Recording Mode.
•
Release the motion picture button right after you press it.
•
The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while recording motion
pictures.
•
For the setting of [Rec Quality], refer to P83.
2
Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture
button again.
About the zoom
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The optical zoom magnification cannot be changed after starting to record motion pictures.
However, Intelligent Zoom can be used by setting [i.Resolution]
[i.ZOOM]. Also, the Digital Zoom can be used by setting the [Digital Zoom]
menu to [ON].
For details about the zoom range, refer to P47.
If motion picture recording was started within the optical zoom area, the zoom setting returns to
the original magnification when motion picture recording is finished.
About the recording format for recording motion pictures
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This unit can record motion pictures in MP4 format.
MP4:
This is a simpler video format best used when extensive editing is needed, or when uploading
videos to the internet.
About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures
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Even if a compatible MP4 playback device is used, the video or sound quality of the recorded
motion pictures may be poor, or they may not be able to be played. There may also be times
when the recorded data is not displayed properly. If you experience such issues, please play
back the video on this camera.
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