Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 User Manual

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How to select a scene. (→39)
Using flash in Scene Modes. (→37)
Taking pictures according to the scene
[Scene Mode] (Continued)
Recording Mode:
Scene Uses, Tips Notes
[Night
Portrait]
Takes pictures of people and nightscapes
with close to actual brightness.
Tips
• Use flash.
• Subject should keep still.
• Tripod, self-timer recommended.
• When the camera is set to
[Stabilizer] and there is very little
jitter, or if [Stabilizer] is set to
[OFF], shutter speed may slow
down up to 1 second (or up to
8 seconds if flash is set to
(Forced Flash Off)).
• Interference may be noticeable
with dark scenes.
• Shutter may remain closed for up
to 8 seconds after taking picture.
[Night
Scenery]
Takes clear pictures of night scenes.
Tips
• Tripod, self-timer recommended.
• When the camera is set to
[Stabilizer] and there is very little
jitter, or if [Stabilizer] is set to
[OFF], shutter speed may slow
down up to 8 seconds.
• Interference may be noticeable
with dark scenes.
• Shutter may remain closed for up
to 8 seconds after taking picture.
[Food]
Takes natural-looking pictures of food.
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[Party]
Brighten subjects and background in
pictures of indoor events, such as weddings.
Tips
• Stand approx. 1.5 m (4.92 feet) away.
• Zoom: Wide (W side)
• Use flash.
• Tripod, self-timer recommended.
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Scene Uses, Tips Notes
[Baby]
Uses weak flash to bring out skin colours.
• To record age
Select [Age], and press [MENU/SET].
Select [Set] with ▲▼, and press [MENU/
SET].
Set birthday with ▲▼◄►, and press
[MENU/SET].
Select [Exit] with ▼, and press [MENU/
SET].
Tips
• Make sure [Age] is [ON] before taking a
picture.
• Age will be displayed for approx.
5 seconds after setting this mode.
• When the camera is set to
[Stabilizer] and there is very little
jitter, or if [Stabilizer] is set to
[OFF], shutter speed may slow
down up to 1 second.
[Sunset]
Takes clear pictures of scenes such as
sunsets.
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[High
Sens.]
Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor
conditions.
Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with
▲▼ and press [MENU/SET].
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Specifications

General

Megapixel	14.1 MP
Camera type	Compact camera
Sensor type	CCD
Image stabilizer	No
Image sensor size	1/2.33 \
Supported aspect ratios	3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Maximum image resolution	4320 x 3240 pixels
Digital zoom	4 x
Optical zoom	4.7 x
Combined zoom	33.8 x
Focal length range	5 - 20 mm
Lens structure (elements/groups)	6/5
Interface	USB 2.0
Built-in flash	Yes
Camera shutter speed	8 - 1/1600 s
Compatible operating systems	-
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	28 - 112 mm
Focus adjustment	Auto
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Centre weighted Auto Focus
Auto Mode focusing range (tele)	1 - ∞ m
Auto Mode focusing range (wide)	0.05 - ∞ m
ISO sensitivity	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 6400, Auto
Camera shutter interval	0.9 s
Flash modes	auto, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (tele)	1 - 1.6 m
Flash range (wide)	0.4 - 3.3 m
Internal memory	70 MB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Motion JPEG frame rate	30 fps
Maximum video resolution	1280 x 720 pixels
Analog signal format system	PAL
Display diagonal	2.7 \
Display resolution (numeric)	230000 pixels
USB version	2.0
Scene modes	Beach, Children, Fireworks, Night portrait, Panorama, Party (indoor), Portrait, Self-portrait, Snow, Sunset
Photo effects	Black&White, Sepia, Vivid
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Incandescent, Shade
Camera playback	Slide show
Playback zoom (max)	16 x
Product color	White
Battery capacity	660 mAh
Battery life (CIPA standard)	250 shots
Cables included	USB
Bundled software	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.0 / QuickTime / Adobe Reader

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	20.9 mm
Width	98.8 mm
Height	58.8 mm
Weight	117 g