Recording motion pictures

■■Recording motion pictures in

A motion picture will be recorded without Automatic Scene Detection operating.

■■Recording motion pictures in

Records a motion picture at your preferred settings. ••Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set.

■■Motion picture recording in other recording modes

For details, refer to the pages relating to the respective recording modes. Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the following cases.

••Scene Mode ([Panorama Shot]) ••[Creative Control] Mode ([Impressive Art])

●●When recording motion pictures, we recommend using batteries with sufficient power. ●●The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. ●●If data is repeatedly recorded and deleted, the total available recording time on the

SD card may be reduced. To restore the original capacity, use the camera to format the SD card. Be sure to save all important data to your computer or other media before formatting, as all data saved to the card will be erased.

●●The flash is set to [Forced Flash Off]. (→58)

●●For certain memory cards, recording may end while in progress. (→118)

●●The recording range may become narrower in motion pictures compared to still pictures. Also, if the aspect ratio is different for still pictures and motion pictures, the angle of view will change when starting to record a motion picture. The recordable area is displayed by setting [Video Rec Area] (→48) to [ON].

●●If Extended optical zoom is used before pressing the motion picture button, these settings will be cleared, and the recordable area will be changed significantly.

●●Depending on the environment when recording motion pictures, the screen may turn black for an instant or noise may be recorded because of static electricity, electromagnetic waves, etc.

●●This unit automatically adjusts the aperture during motion picture recording. At such times, the sound may break up. This is not a malfunction.

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VQT4V99, DMCLZ30K specifications

The Panasonic DMC-LZ30, known as the DMCLZ30K, is a versatile compact digital camera that combines user-friendly features with advanced imaging technology, making it an ideal choice for both beginners and photography enthusiasts. With its stylish design and lightweight build, the LZ30 is perfect for everyday use, travel, and various photographic situations.

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