Recording pictures (advanced)

Quality [QUALITY]

Audio Recording [AUDIO REC.]

You can select 3 types of quality (compression rate) according to the usage of the picture.

TIFF (Uncompressed):

This type is suitable when editing and processing pictures with retouch software.

Fine (Low compression):

This type gives priority to picture quality. Picture quality will be high.

Standard (High compression): This type gives priority to the number of recordable pictures and records standard quality pictures.

•When the quality is set to [TIFF], a JPEG picture with the quality equal to the standard is created at the same time.

•Pictures may have a mosaic-like appearance depending on the subject or the recording condition.

•The number of recordable pictures depends on the subject.

•The number of remaining pictures may not correspond with recorded frames.

•The following functions cannot be used for pictures recorded in [TIFF].

–Auto bracket

–Burst mode

–[AUDIO REC.]

–[ROTATE]

–[AUDIO DUB.]

–[RESIZE]

–[TRIMMING]

•Refer to P16 for the number of recordable pictures.

You can take a picture with audio.

•When you set [AUDIO REC.] to [ON], [ ] appears on the screen.

•When you start recording by focusing on the subject and pressing the shutter button, the audio recording will be automatically stopped in 5 seconds. There is no need to keep pressing the shutter button.

•Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone of the camera.

•If you press the [MENU] button during the audio recording, the audio recording will be cancelled. The audio cannot be recorded.

•You cannot record pictures with audio in auto bracket, burst mode or when the quality is set to [TIFF].

•When audio is recorded with each picture, the total number of pictures that can be stored on each card will slightly decrease.

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DMC-FZ3GN specifications

The Panasonic DMC-FZ3GN, a compact digital camera introduced by Panasonic, is renowned for its incredible versatility and user-friendly features. A member of the esteemed Lumix series, the FZ3GN embodies the fusion of advanced technology and practical design, making it a valuable tool for both amateur photographers and seasoned enthusiasts.

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