Panasonic DMCTS4K, DMCTS4D, DMCTS4A, DMC-TS4K About zooming while recording motion pictures

Basic

Note

•When recording to the built-in memory, the [MP4] setting is fixed to [VGA].

•The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.

•Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.

•The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise due to static electricity or electromagnetic waves, etc. depending on the environment of the Motion Picture Recording.

•Even if the aspect ratio setting is the same in still pictures and motion pictures, the angle of view may change at the start of the motion picture recording.

When [Video Rec Area] (P54) is set to [ON], angle of view during motion picture recording is displayed.

•About zooming while recording motion pictures

–If the Extended Optical Zoom was used before pressing the motion picture button, settings will be canceled, and the recordable range will change drastically.

–If you operate the zoom, etc. while recording motion pictures, the sound of the operation may be recorded.

–The zoom speed will be slower than usual when recording motion pictures.

–Operating the zoom while recording motion pictures can take time for the image to come into focus.

•If you end motion picture recording after a short time when using Miniature Effect Mode, the camera may go on recording for a certain period. Continue to hold the camera until the recording ends.

•Noise may be recorded underwater.

•It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (optional) when recording motion pictures.

•If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor (optional) and the power supply is cut off due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor (optional) is disconnected, etc., the motion picture being recorded will not be recorded.

•Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the following cases.

–In [Panorama Shot] in Scene Mode

–When using [Time Lapse Shot]

•A sound might be muffed or warped when there is water on the microphone or the speaker. Wipe the residue after letting the water drip out from the microphone and speaker by tipping it down, and use it only after letting it dry for a while. (P180)

•It will be recorded in following categories for certain Recording Modes. A motion picture recording matching each Recording Mode will be performed for the ones not listed below.

Selected Recording Mode	Recording Mode while recording motion
	picture
• [Baby1]/[Baby2] in Scene Mode	Portrait Mode
• [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery] and	Low Light Mode
[Handheld Night Shot] in Scene Mode
• Program AE Mode
• Manual Exposure Mode	Normal Motion Picture
• [Sports]
• [Pet] in Scene Mode

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