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DanielT2 · Aug 31, 2004, 3:30 PM

Those 3 clicks are the clock.

What camera did you make this video with?

You have some awful noise from the zoom. My Z3 makes virtually no noise during zoom.

James Bond 007 · Aug 31, 2004, 3:55 PM

It's been made with a Z3. Possibly faulty. But since it's not able to focus normally with continuous AF, and zooming doesn't work with single AF, I won't zoom too much anyway. :-)

DanielT2 · Aug 31, 2004, 4:48 PM

If it is defective (which it sounds like it is), you should get it replaced immediately.

James Bond 007 · Sep 1, 2004, 1:51 AM

I'm happy that all other parts are working, I won't risk a replacement. Zooming in video is not too important to me. If you look at videos made by professionals, they are usually a series of still pictures and pannings. If I'll ever make a video clip, I'll probably remove the soundtrack anyway and replace it with music to eliminate wind noise and people talking.

James Bond 007 · Sep 1, 2004, 5:01 PM

I've uploaded some night shots:
http://www.pbase.com/jamesbond007/z3test/night

wmussatto · Sep 2, 2004, 10:45 AM

Interesting that in the building reflecting into the water, the lions look better in the reflections.

Anyway, thanks for the shots.

Bill

vexedviking · Sep 18, 2004, 8:51 PM

I noticed the comment regarding crashing. I think Im having the same problem with my z3. I just picked it up a few days ago and occasionally I go to take a shot and the screen goes black and locks up on me. I hope I can get to the bottom of this problem soon , because I do like the Camera very much. Im also having a hard time figuring out how to format the card, So far I just delete 1 at a time :-) when I get some good shots Ill be sure to share with all of you.

James Bond 007 · Sep 19, 2004, 1:40 AM

Formatting is in the Setup menu but I think it's only available when the mode switch is set to Playback.

Which crash do you mean? One of the crashes happens only in Progressive Capture mode, the other can be resolved by using a different type of battery (Energizer works fine for me). If you have other crashes, check your firmware version, maybe you need an upgrade. You can check it by looking into the EXIF data of a picture (look for the 'Software' field) or going into Setup mode on the camera, choosing the tab numbered one (the focus must be on the tab) and pressing the Macro button.

vexedviking · Sep 19, 2004, 9:27 AM

Some great advice , thanks. I managed to figure out the formating problem. and I also found the version of firmware, its 1.01. Is this the latest version for the z3 ? Its nice to have access to someone that has allready done these things. Thanks again

James Bond 007 · Sep 20, 2004, 1:46 AM

Currently 1.01 is available, but the cameras sold in Japan already have 1.02. So we can expect another upgrade soon.

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Aug 31, 2004, 3:30 PM	#11
DanielT2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 208	Those 3 clicks are the clock. What camera did you make this video with? You have some awful noise from the zoom. My Z3 makes virtually no noise during zoom.

Aug 31, 2004, 3:55 PM	#12
James Bond 007 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 94	It's been made with a Z3. Possibly faulty. But since it's not able to focus normally with continuous AF, and zooming doesn't work with single AF, I won't zoom too much anyway. :-)

Aug 31, 2004, 4:48 PM	#13
DanielT2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 208	If it is defective (which it sounds like it is), you should get it replaced immediately.

Sep 1, 2004, 1:51 AM	#14
James Bond 007 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 94	I'm happy that all other parts are working, I won't risk a replacement. Zooming in video is not too important to me. If you look at videos made by professionals, they are usually a series of still pictures and pannings. If I'll ever make a video clip, I'll probably remove the soundtrack anyway and replace it with music to eliminate wind noise and people talking.

Sep 1, 2004, 5:01 PM	#15
James Bond 007 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 94	I've uploaded some night shots: http://www.pbase.com/jamesbond007/z3test/night

Sep 2, 2004, 10:45 AM	#16
wmussatto Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 130	Interesting that in the building reflecting into the water, the lions look better in the reflections. Anyway, thanks for the shots. Bill

Sep 18, 2004, 8:51 PM	#17
vexedviking Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Winnipeg Manitoba Canada Posts: 191	I noticed the comment regarding crashing. I think Im having the same problem with my z3. I just picked it up a few days ago and occasionally I go to take a shot and the screen goes black and locks up on me. I hope I can get to the bottom of this problem soon , because I do like the Camera very much. Im also having a hard time figuring out how to format the card, So far I just delete 1 at a time :-) when I get some good shots Ill be sure to share with all of you.

Sep 19, 2004, 1:40 AM	#18
James Bond 007 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 94	Formatting is in the Setup menu but I think it's only available when the mode switch is set to Playback. Which crash do you mean? One of the crashes happens only in Progressive Capture mode, the other can be resolved by using a different type of battery (Energizer works fine for me). If you have other crashes, check your firmware version, maybe you need an upgrade. You can check it by looking into the EXIF data of a picture (look for the 'Software' field) or going into Setup mode on the camera, choosing the tab numbered one (the focus must be on the tab) and pressing the Macro button.

Sep 19, 2004, 9:27 AM	#19
vexedviking Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Winnipeg Manitoba Canada Posts: 191	Some great advice , thanks. I managed to figure out the formating problem. and I also found the version of firmware, its 1.01. Is this the latest version for the z3 ? Its nice to have access to someone that has allready done these things. Thanks again

Sep 20, 2004, 1:46 AM	#20
James Bond 007 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 94	Currently 1.01 is available, but the cameras sold in Japan already have 1.02. So we can expect another upgrade soon.