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Recording by Panorama Shot Mode is ended before finishing.

If the camera is moved too slowly, the camera assumes that camera motion was stopped and ends the still picture recording.

If there is a lot of camera shake in the recording direction while moving the camera, recording ends.

>When recording in Panorama Shot Mode, try to trace a small half-circle parallel to the recording direction, taking about 4 seconds to complete the half-circle (approximate).

The Burst speed is slow.

Depending on the operating conditions, it may take time to take the next picture if you repeat the recording of pictures.

It may take time to save pictures taken in Burst Mode on the card. If you take pictures continuously while saving, the maximum number of recordable pictures decreases. For continuous shooting, use of a high speed memory card is recommended.

The burst speed (pictures/second) may become slower depending on the recording environment such as in dark places, if the ISO sensitivity is high, etc.

The burst speed becomes slower halfway.

The exact timing of this depends on the type of card and the Picture Size.

Monitor

The monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment.

This phenomenon appears when you press the shutter button halfway to set the aperture value and does not affect the recorded pictures.

This phenomenon also appears when the brightness changes when the camera is zoomed or when the camera is moved. This is because of operation of the automatic aperture of the camera, and it is not a malfunction.

The monitor flickers indoors.

The monitor may flicker for a few seconds after turning this unit on. This is an operation to correct flicker caused by lighting such as fluorescent lights, LED lights etc. and is not a malfunction.

The monitor is too bright or dark.

Is [Monitor Luminance] active? (P42)

Perform [Monitor Display]. (P42)

Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the monitor.

This is not a malfunction. These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures.

Noise appears on the monitor.

In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the monitor. This does not affect the pictures you are recording.

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DMC-LZ40 specifications

The Panasonic DMC-LZ40 is a versatile digital camera designed for photography enthusiasts who appreciate a blend of simplicity and advanced features. Its sleek design and user-friendly interface make it an appealing choice for both beginners and experienced photographers alike.

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The LZ40 is equipped with a remarkable 42x optical zoom lens, which offers a focal length range equivalent to 24mm to 1008mm in 35mm terms. This extensive zoom range enables photographers to capture everything from wide-angle landscapes to distant subjects with ease. This flexibility is further enhanced by the inclusion of optical image stabilization, which reduces the effects of camera shake, ensuring steadier shots even at maximum zoom.

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