Panasonic DMC-S3 User Manual

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If a warning is displayed about jitter, use [Stabilizer], a 
tripod, or [Selftimer]. 

 

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If aperture value or shutter speed is displayed in red, 
correct exposure has not been achieved. Use flash or 
change [Sensitivity] settings.

Aperture value  Shutter speed

 Jitter alert 
display

Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment.

Useful when subject is not in the centre of picture.

Align the AF area 

with the subject

Hold down 

halfway

( When focus is aligned: illuminated

When focus is not aligned: flashing)

( When focus is aligned: green

When focus is not aligned: red)

Press fully

AF area

 

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Subjects/environments which may 
make focusing difficult:

 

• Fast-moving or extremely bright 

objects, or objects with no colour 
contrast.

 

• Taking pictures through glass or 

near objects emitting light. In the 
dark, or with significant jitter.

 

• When too close to object or when 

taking pictures of both distant and 
close objects together in the same 
picture.

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Distance between the lens 

and the subject

5 cm

(0.17 feet)

1 m

(3.28 feet)

Zoom ratio

1 x (Max. W)

4 x (Max. T)

 

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The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not 
aligned.
Use the focus range displayed in red as a reference.
Even if the focus display is lit, the camera may be unable to bring 
the subject into focus if it is out of range.

 

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AF area is displayed larger in dark conditions or when using Digital 
Zoom.

Focus range

Shutter button

Press halfway 

(press lightly to 

focus)

Press fully 

(press the button all 

the way to record)

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Take pictures with automatic settings.

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Take pictures with your own settings.

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Take pictures according to scene.

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Take motion pictures.

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