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Panasonic HDC SD200 Question

May 6, 2014 9:07AM PDT

Hi there,

I've recently purchased the Panasonic HDC SD200 Video Camera off Ebay, and so far I'm very pleased with it.

However I've noticed the picture/subject is "Zoomed" in making it tricky to get that perfect shot if you know what I mean... Is there a setting in this camera that I need to alter or would I need to get an attachment?

Thanks for your help
Rob

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(NT) Did you try to use the zoom buttons?
May 6, 2014 9:14AM PDT
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May 6, 2014 5:59PM PDT

Yes I did zoomed right out but no go......

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OK, right out but not right in?
May 7, 2014 8:08AM PDT

Sounds busted.

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No Zoom
May 6, 2014 6:44PM PDT

Perhaps that was why it was on e-bay. If the zoom is not working have you tried everything else to see if they work?
Buyer Beware

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May 6, 2014 6:58PM PDT

No Camera is fine Tefyn,

I can zoom in and out FINE!!!

On the picture subject I have a job to get it in shot because the picture is to big?

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Ahh that tells more.
May 7, 2014 8:10AM PDT
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Or Just Step Back
May 7, 2014 3:30PM PDT

Camera have a limit on wide angle or telephoto built in. The trend with modern cameras (for example the Panasonic 750 ) is to start with a relatively wide angle (in the case of the 750 - 29mm) and let the zoom be used to frame the shot.
An add on lens should work but make sure that you try before you buy as a poor lens will ruin the shot.

You could always try moving away from the subject!

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May 10, 2014 3:39AM PDT

Hi,

Bob

How much better would the wide angle lense in be in theory?

Thanks
Rob

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Jun 17, 2014 5:08AM PDT

Bump