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Ordo · Aug 18, 2009, 12:36 PM

No bug Jim. You can "see" the zoom differences.
Just tried a pick:

4.10 focal distance in Normal Mode (3X in the display).
49.20 focal distance in IA (12X in the display).

Ordo · Aug 20, 2009, 10:23 AM

Update of this problem. The 3X zoom in Normal Mode is not OK. Not at all. Panasonic told me to bring the camera to a technical service.
The good thing about Panasonic: I bought the camera in Beijing, China, but I live in Buenos Aires, Argentina. No problem. World wide guaranty.

rocfish · Aug 20, 2009, 6:13 PM

Here's an Update on the problem I have been having with the camera freezing video on playback.

I got in a new San Disk Extreme III 8 gig class 6 card to try and see if it would record and play HD video as it's supposed to. The good news is that it works perfectly!

That means that the original card I first used is either defective or not compatible with the camera. It was a Transcend class 6 card with 16 gigs. I'll be returning it for a refund. If I can only get a replacment, I'll let you know if the new Transcend card works. Thanks Jim and Ordo for your help.

Ordo · Aug 21, 2009, 8:23 AM

Good for you rocfish.

Well. This is weird. Before sending the Lumix to service, I changed some settings (from 4:3 to 16:9) and the zoom acted perfectly. I went back to 4:3 and 3:2 and voilá! No problem. The zoom is OK. Who knows...

Ordo · Aug 21, 2009, 2:47 PM

Zoom enigma solved!
If you chose Macro Zoom, you'll get 3X zoom in Normal Mode, which is reasonably. I love this camera!

splunker · Aug 23, 2009, 8:12 PM

Glad you solved the issue.

I've been using a Transcend 16GB Class 6 SDHC, but in a FX150 instead.
No issues at all, records 720p video up to 2GB which averaged to about 20 minutes.

It's seems to be facter than the Sandisk Class 6 when transfering to PC, anyone else notice this?

zapwizard · Aug 27, 2009, 1:12 PM

Just FYI, I use the Transcend 16GB Class 6 card with my ZS3 and have no problems including filling 8GB worth of photos and videos on a recent trip.

The download speed from them using my laptop's built in card reader is great, it transfered all 8GB in just a few minutes.

Most memory cards have a long warranty I would check with Transcend and see what they can do for you.

JimC · Aug 27, 2009, 1:22 PM

I've seen the same thing reported by multiple ZS3 owners (Transcend 16GB Class 6 cards work fine). They have a lifetime warranty:

http://www.transcendusa.com/Products...o=1&Func2No=13

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Aug 18, 2009, 12:36 PM	#21
Ordo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Argentina Posts: 1,234	No bug Jim. You can "see" the zoom differences. Just tried a pick: 4.10 focal distance in Normal Mode (3X in the display). 49.20 focal distance in IA (12X in the display).

Aug 20, 2009, 10:23 AM	#22
Ordo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Argentina Posts: 1,234	Update of this problem. The 3X zoom in Normal Mode is not OK. Not at all. Panasonic told me to bring the camera to a technical service. The good thing about Panasonic: I bought the camera in Beijing, China, but I live in Buenos Aires, Argentina. No problem. World wide guaranty.

Aug 20, 2009, 6:13 PM	#23
rocfish Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 9	Here's an Update on the problem I have been having with the camera freezing video on playback. I got in a new San Disk Extreme III 8 gig class 6 card to try and see if it would record and play HD video as it's supposed to. The good news is that it works perfectly! That means that the original card I first used is either defective or not compatible with the camera. It was a Transcend class 6 card with 16 gigs. I'll be returning it for a refund. If I can only get a replacment, I'll let you know if the new Transcend card works. Thanks Jim and Ordo for your help.

Aug 21, 2009, 8:23 AM	#24
Ordo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Argentina Posts: 1,234	Good for you rocfish. Well. This is weird. Before sending the Lumix to service, I changed some settings (from 4:3 to 16:9) and the zoom acted perfectly. I went back to 4:3 and 3:2 and voilá! No problem. The zoom is OK. Who knows...

Aug 21, 2009, 2:47 PM	#25
Ordo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Argentina Posts: 1,234	Zoom enigma solved! If you chose Macro Zoom, you'll get 3X zoom in Normal Mode, which is reasonably. I love this camera!

Aug 23, 2009, 8:12 PM	#26
splunker Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 11	Glad you solved the issue. I've been using a Transcend 16GB Class 6 SDHC, but in a FX150 instead. No issues at all, records 720p video up to 2GB which averaged to about 20 minutes. It's seems to be facter than the Sandisk Class 6 when transfering to PC, anyone else notice this?

Aug 27, 2009, 1:12 PM	#27
zapwizard Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12	Just FYI, I use the Transcend 16GB Class 6 card with my ZS3 and have no problems including filling 8GB worth of photos and videos on a recent trip. The download speed from them using my laptop's built in card reader is great, it transfered all 8GB in just a few minutes. Most memory cards have a long warranty I would check with Transcend and see what they can do for you.

Aug 27, 2009, 1:22 PM	#28
JimC Administrator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Savannah, GA (USA) Posts: 16,560	I've seen the same thing reported by multiple ZS3 owners (Transcend 16GB Class 6 cards work fine). They have a lifetime warranty: http://www.transcendusa.com/Products...o=1&Func2No=13