Panasonic DMC-SZ8 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 Extra 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: 0.03 m (0.098 ft.) –
]
The lens barrel will extend or retract depending on the zoom position. Take care not to obstruct the 
movement of the lens barrel when using the Zoom function.
For details about using the zoom while recording motion pictures, refer to 
.
Zooms in without deteriorating the image quality.
Maximum magnification: 12k
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 Extra Optical Zoom indication
B Optical Zoom range
C Intelligent Zoom range
D Digital Zoom range
E Zoom magnification (approximation)
Optical Zoom