Recording 4 Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain

indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with still pictures.

Enlarging (zoom)

Optical zoom can be used to enlarge objects by up to 10 times without degradation.

Enlarge

Restore

picture brightness in dark locations

Apply zoom effect to sounds (zoom microphone)

Synched with zooming operations, distance sounds are recorded when enlarging and peripheral sounds are recorded at wide angles.

→[ADVANCED]→[ZOOM MIC]→[ON]

Avoid jitter (image stabilizer function)

→[ADVANCED]→[SIS]→[ON]

To enlarge further

Digital zoom can be used to enlarge objects by a maximum of 700 times. (Cannot be used during still picture recording.)

→[ADVANCED]→ [D.ZOOM]

[OFF] : No digital zoom

[25x] : Up to maximum of 25x

[700x] :Up to maximum of 700x

•Picture quality will be reduced by the same factor as the zoom ratio is increased by.

•The digital zoom range is displayed in blue in the zoom bar on the LCD monitor.

Zoom ratio: 1x

This unit can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm away from the lens.

After enlarging the image, the subject is brought into focus at 1.0 m or greater distance.

●Default setting at time of purchase is [ON].

●The image stabilizer function cannot be used in shooting still pictures or with Colour night view.

●Brightness may change and colouring may appear unnatural when using beneath fluorescent lighting.

●The image stabilizer function may not perform successfully in the following circumstances:

• Using digital zoom	• Location is extremely dark
• Jitter is significant	• When following moving object

●The function can be set in auto or manual mode, but not in intelligent auto mode (P.32).

Maintain brightness in dark locations (auto slow shutter)

Shutter speed is automatically slowed in dark places in order to brighten captured images.

→[ADVANCED]→[AUTO SLW SHTR]→[ON]

●Default setting at time of purchase is [OFF].

[]: (When [ON], shutter speed is automatically adjusted between 1/25 and 1/350. When [OFF], shutter speed is automatically adjusted between 1/50 and 1/350.)

[]: (When [ON], shutter speed is automatically adjusted between 1/25 and 1/500. When [OFF], shutter speed is automatically adjusted between 1/50 and 1/500.)

●Focus may not be aligned perfectly in extremely dark locations or where there

is little contrast.

●Release zoom button quietly (any sounds may be recorded).

●The image stabilizer function is recommended for motion picture recording at high zoom rates.

●Focus may not be aligned if zooming in too quickly.

●Zooming has two speeds. When the buttons are pressed lightly, zooming is done at slow speed. When pressed strongly, zooming is done at high speed.

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●When shutter speed is 1/25 - 1/49:
• Images may appear as if frames were skipped and ghost images may appear.
• The image stabilizer function does not work even when [	] appears.
●During manual recording, shutter speed can be adjusted manually. The range in which
shutter speed may be adjusted depends on the auto slow shutter setting. (P.48)
●The function can be set in auto or manual mode, but not in intelligent auto
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SDR-S15 specifications

The Panasonic SDR-S15 is a compact and lightweight camcorder that packs a variety of advanced features, making it suitable for both amateur and semi-professional videographers. Launched as part of Panasonic's popular SDR series, the SDR-S15 stands out for its user-friendly design and solid performance, especially in portable filmmaking.

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The SDR-S15 features a powerful 10x optical zoom lens, allowing users to get closer to their subjects without sacrificing image quality. This optical zoom capability is complemented by a digital zoom function that extends the reach even further, providing flexibility for shooting distant scenes. The camera is also equipped with a 2.7-inch LCD touchscreen, which makes framing shots and adjusting settings intuitive and straightforward, even for those new to video recording.

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