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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX520

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User Review for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX520

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Can't Zoom During Video Recording!!

Jan 19, 2009

Rating: 2 out of 10 (Terrible)
Pros: Easying Menu
Cons: Can't Zoom During Video Recording!!
Opinion:
I've just purchased a FX520 for it's great reviews, but it disappointed me to learn that of all the great features a camera could have, it cannot zoom during video recording!

The problem is stupid, really stupid! I mean, it zooms during still image shooting, it zooms before video recording, but locks zoom DURING video recording, so one has to pre-set the zooming BEFORE recording, and if I'm filming something that's closing up or moving away from me - well, tough luck friend 'cause your viewfinder ain't going anywhere!

I brought it back to the shop and asked to exchange to a different model, only had learned that similar Panasonic models such as FX38 also have the same limitations.

I can't understand why such limitation is set? For it¡¦s a very basic function that a user needs when video recording, and can be found on other brands like Sony and Canon.

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