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Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 User Manual

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For details about the setting procedure in the [Rec] menu (26)
Using the [Rec] menu (Continued)
[Digital Zoom]
Multiplies effect of Optical Zoom or Extra Optical Zoom by up to 4 times.
Mode:
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Digital Zoom area is displayed within zoom bar on screen.
Digital Zoom area
Zoom motion stops momentarily when entering
Digital Zoom range.
Within Digital Zoom range, AF area is displayed
larger when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
We recommend using a tripod and [Selftimer].
The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [High Sens.] Scene Mode.
Cannot change the setting in [Motion Picture] Mode. The setting in other Recording
Mode is applied.
[Burst]
Enables a rapid succession of still pictures to be taken. Succession of still pictures taken
while shutter button is held down.
Mode:
Settings: /[OFF]
Speed No. of pictures
DMC-S3 Approx. 2 pictures/sec
Until card/built-in memory is full
DMC-S1
The burst speed differs according
to the writing speed of the card and
picture size.
Focus is fixed from first picture. Exposure and White Balance is adjusted for each
picture.
Burst speed may be reduced if ISO Sensitivity is set to high, or if shutter speed is
reduced in darker locations.
When burst is selected, the flash is disabled.
When you record subjects in motion where there is a significant difference between
light and dark areas, it may not be possible to achieve the optimal exposure.
The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [Panorama Assist] and [Fireworks] Scene Modes.
[Color Mode]
Set colour effects.
Mode:
Settings: [STANDARD] / [NATURAL] (soft) / [VIVID] (sharp) / [B/W] / [SEPIA] /
[COOL] (more blue) / [WARM] (more red)
If interference is noticeable in dark locations: Set to [NATURAL].
In ([Intelligent Auto] Mode), [STANDARD], [B/W], and [SEPIA] can only be set.
[AF Assist Lamp]
Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment.
Mode:
AF Assist Lamp
Settings: [ON]: Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter
button ( and larger AF area displayed)
[OFF]: Lamp off (taking pictures of animals in dark, etc.)
The AF Assist Lamp has an effective distance of 1 m (3.28 feet).
Do not block the lamp with your fingers or look at it from close
range.
The AF Assist Lamp’s effective distance becomes shorter when
using the zoom and depending on subject conditions.
The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following Scene Modes.
[Self Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Scenery], [Sunset], [Fireworks]
Cannot change the setting in [Motion Picture] Mode. The setting in
other Recording Mode is applied.
[Red-Eye Removal] (DMC-S3 only)
Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture data when recording with flash
Red-Eye Reduction ( ).
Mode:
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Available only when [AF Mode] is set to (Face Detection).
The red-eye effect may not be corrected under certain conditions.
When [ON] is selected, is displayed in the flash icon.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel14.1 MP
Camera typeCompact camera
Sensor typeCCD
Image stabilizerNo
Image sensor size1/2.33 \
Supported aspect ratios3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Maximum image resolution4320 x 3240 pixels
Digital zoom4 x
Optical zoom4.7 x
Combined zoom33.8 x
Focal length range5 - 20 mm
Lens structure (elements/groups)6/5
InterfaceUSB 2.0
Built-in flashYes
Camera shutter speed8 - 1/1600 s
Compatible operating systems-
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)28 - 112 mm
Focus adjustmentAuto
Auto focusing (AF) modesCentre weighted Auto Focus
Auto Mode focusing range (tele)1 - ∞ m
Auto Mode focusing range (wide)0.05 - ∞ m
ISO sensitivity100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 6400, Auto
Camera shutter interval0.9 s
Flash modesauto, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (tele)1 - 1.6 m
Flash range (wide)0.4 - 3.3 m
Internal memory70 MB
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXC
Motion JPEG frame rate30 fps
Maximum video resolution1280 x 720 pixels
Analog signal format systemPAL
Display diagonal2.7 \
Display resolution (numeric)230000 pixels
USB version2.0
Scene modesBeach, Children, Fireworks, Night portrait, Panorama, Party (indoor), Portrait, Self-portrait, Snow, Sunset
Photo effectsBlack&White, Sepia, Vivid
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Incandescent, Shade
Camera playbackSlide show
Playback zoom (max)16 x
Product colorWhite
Battery capacity660 mAh
Battery life (CIPA standard)250 shots
Cables includedUSB
Bundled softwarePHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.0 / QuickTime / Adobe Reader
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth20.9 mm
Width98.8 mm
Height58.8 mm
Weight117 g

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