Panasonic DMCTZ31EP Operating Guide

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When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] (

) enables you to take 

pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 cm (0.098 feet) 

for max. W). 

 display

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“Tele macro” operates automatically when you 

increase the zoom ratio to 12 times or higher while 

[AF Macro] is set, enabling the camera to focus on a 

subject as close as 1 m (3.3 feet). 

(

 changes to 

)

When a subject is too close to the camera, the picture may not be properly focused. The 

shortest recording distance differs depending on the zoom ratio and the setting in macro 

recording mode.

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The shortest recording distance is the distance from the lens front to the subject. This 

distance changes gradually depending on the zoom position. At the time of zooming, 

even if [Macro Mode] is set to [AF Macro] (

), the shortest recording distance is 

the same as when the mode is set to OFF (2 m (6.6 feet) when the optical zoom 

magnification of 5x to 7x is used).

Max. W

3 cm (0.098 feet)

50 cm (1.6 feet)

Max. T

1 m (3.3 feet)

2 m (6.6 feet)

 •Focus range is displayed when operating the zoom, etc.

Focus range

 

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It may take some time until distant subjects come into focus.

 

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Using a tripod and [Selftimer] is recommended. Also, when recording a subject that is 

close to the camera, setting [Flash] to 

 [Forced Flash Off] is recommended.

 

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Moving the camera after aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly focused pictures 

if subject is close to the camera, due to the margin for focus alignment being severely 

reduced.

 

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Resolution may be reduced around the edges of the picture.