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...Removing the Card (Optional 19 About the Built-in Flash 40 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 43 Compensating the Exposure 44 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........ 45 Optical Image Stabilizer 46 Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .......... 47 Recording Menu Settings Using the [REC]... [QUALITY 66 • Audio Recording [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-LZ2 only 66 • AF Mode [AF MODE 67 • Slow Shutter [SLOW SHUTTER]...... 68 • Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM 68 • Color Effect [COL.EFFECT 69 • Picture Adjustment [PICT.ADJ.]........ 69 7 VQT0P65 Night scenery mode ...
...Removing the Card (Optional 19 About the Built-in Flash 40 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 43 Compensating the Exposure 44 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........ 45 Optical Image Stabilizer 46 Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .......... 47 Recording Menu Settings Using the [REC]... [QUALITY 66 • Audio Recording [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-LZ2 only 66 • AF Mode [AF MODE 67 • Slow Shutter [SLOW SHUTTER]...... 68 • Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM 68 • Color Effect [COL.EFFECT 69 • Picture Adjustment [PICT.ADJ.]........ 69 7 VQT0P65 Night scenery mode ...
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... TYPE] in memory (P20). SCN 2 SCN 1 12 VQT0P65 1 Set the mode dial to take pictures. (P31) 3 Play back the pictures. For each operation, be sure to refer to the corresponding pages. 1 Insert the batteries. (P13, 18) 2 Turn the camera on to [ ]. 2 Select the picture you use the card (optional), you can record or play back...
... TYPE] in memory (P20). SCN 2 SCN 1 12 VQT0P65 1 Set the mode dial to take pictures. (P31) 3 Play back the pictures. For each operation, be sure to refer to the corresponding pages. 1 Insert the batteries. (P13, 18) 2 Turn the camera on to [ ]. 2 Select the picture you use the card (optional), you can record or play back...
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... taking pictures every 2 minutes: about 1/4 of the amount when recording once every 30 seconds) Batteries Used Number of recordable pictures Panasonic Oxyride DMC-LZ2: batteries (supplied Approx. 235 pictures or optional) (Approx. 117 min.) DMC-LZ1: Approx. 215 pictures (Approx. 107 min.) Panasonic Alkaline DMC-LZ2: batteries (optional) Approx. 150 pictures (Approx. 75 min.) DMC-LZ1: Approx. 140 pictures (Approx. 70 min.) Fully charged DMC-LZ2: Panasonic Ni...
... taking pictures every 2 minutes: about 1/4 of the amount when recording once every 30 seconds) Batteries Used Number of recordable pictures Panasonic Oxyride DMC-LZ2: batteries (supplied Approx. 235 pictures or optional) (Approx. 117 min.) DMC-LZ1: Approx. 215 pictures (Approx. 107 min.) Panasonic Alkaline DMC-LZ2: batteries (optional) Approx. 150 pictures (Approx. 75 min.) DMC-LZ1: Approx. 140 pictures (Approx. 70 min.) Fully charged DMC-LZ2: Panasonic Ni...
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... • When you take pictures with a PC, etc. 29 VQT0P65 A When the values are concentrated to the right, the picture is over exposed. Preparation ∫ Recording guide line Example of histogram When you align the subject on the vertical axis. • It allows the camera user to easily check the... the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with the flash or in dark places, the histogram is displayed in orange because the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other. • The histogram does not appear ...
... • When you take pictures with a PC, etc. 29 VQT0P65 A When the values are concentrated to the right, the picture is over exposed. Preparation ∫ Recording guide line Example of histogram When you align the subject on the vertical axis. • It allows the camera user to easily check the... the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with the flash or in dark places, the histogram is displayed in orange because the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other. • The histogram does not appear ...
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This mode also allows you can be rotated 360o. Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures Recording pictures (basic) ∫ The Mode Dial This camera has a mode dial to suit recording of many kinds of recording. Select the desired mode and enjoy the variety of scenes. Rotate it slowly and ... image mode (P55) This mode allows you to record motion images. : Scene mode 1 : Scene mode 2 (P57) This mode allows you to take a picture closely focusing on the subject. : Simple mode (P35) This is convenient because you to set [SCENE MENU] on the [SETUP] menu to [OFF] and set ...
This mode also allows you can be rotated 360o. Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures Recording pictures (basic) ∫ The Mode Dial This camera has a mode dial to suit recording of many kinds of recording. Select the desired mode and enjoy the variety of scenes. Rotate it slowly and ... image mode (P55) This mode allows you to record motion images. : Scene mode 1 : Scene mode 2 (P57) This mode allows you to take a picture closely focusing on the subject. : Simple mode (P35) This is convenient because you to set [SCENE MENU] on the [SETUP] menu to [OFF] and set ...
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... with your feet slightly apart. • Make sure that camera shake does not occur when you press the shutter button. • Do not cover the photo flash or microphone (DMC-LZ2 only) with your When recording a picture of people with both hands, 2560 5 keep arms stationary ... will be slower. Recording pictures (basic) ∫ AF/AE Lock (AF: Auto focus/ ∫ Tips for taking good pictures AE: Auto exposure) To take pictures without blurring: • Hold the camera gently with a composition as you press the shutter button until the picture appears on the subject because...
... with your feet slightly apart. • Make sure that camera shake does not occur when you press the shutter button. • Do not cover the photo flash or microphone (DMC-LZ2 only) with your When recording a picture of people with both hands, 2560 5 keep arms stationary ... will be slower. Recording pictures (basic) ∫ AF/AE Lock (AF: Auto focus/ ∫ Tips for taking good pictures AE: Auto exposure) To take pictures without blurring: • Hold the camera gently with a composition as you press the shutter button until the picture appears on the subject because...
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...canceled when [ON], you can rotate and display pictures you hold - the camera. (P32) - When the scene has low contrast. ∫ Direction detection function - When jitter occurs. • If you take pictures by holding the camera - shutter speed, the jitter alert A appears....around the subject. When the subject is not focused. When taking pictures using AF/ the pictures are illuminated or glittering recommend using a tripod. vertically, the information of the rotation on pictures recorded by aiming the camera up or down. • In motion image mode [ ...
...canceled when [ON], you can rotate and display pictures you hold - the camera. (P32) - When the scene has low contrast. ∫ Direction detection function - When jitter occurs. • If you take pictures by holding the camera - shutter speed, the jitter alert A appears....around the subject. When the subject is not focused. When taking pictures using AF/ the pictures are illuminated or glittering recommend using a tripod. vertically, the information of the rotation on pictures recorded by aiming the camera up or down. • In motion image mode [ ...
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... speed turns red. (However, the aperture value and the shutter speed do not turn the camera off if you do not operate it within the time set properly before taking pictures. (P23) • The camera is automatically turned off and on. • In some cases, if the distance between the... camera and the subject is beyond the recordable range when you use the camera, the picture may not be properly focused even if ...
... speed turns red. (However, the aperture value and the shutter speed do not turn the camera off if you do not operate it within the time set properly before taking pictures. (P23) • The camera is automatically turned off and on. • In some cases, if the distance between the... camera and the subject is beyond the recordable range when you use the camera, the picture may not be properly focused even if ...
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... selection favors a smaller file size, optimized for situations when large printing (8qk10q, Letter etc.) is desired. 4qk6q/ This selection offers an 10k15cm easy way to take pictures easily. Only the most basic functions appear in Simple Mode This mode allows beginners to produce small "general purpose" prints. SIMPLE MODE PICT.MODE ENLARGE...
... selection favors a smaller file size, optimized for situations when large printing (8qk10q, Letter etc.) is desired. 4qk6q/ This selection offers an 10k15cm easy way to take pictures easily. Only the most basic functions appear in Simple Mode This mode allows beginners to produce small "general purpose" prints. SIMPLE MODE PICT.MODE ENLARGE...
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... AUTO/Red-eye reduction The flash is automatically activated according to the recording condition. Simultaneously it with a dark background landscape, this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark background. : Forced OFF The flash is activated 2 times. After that the dark background landscape will become.../Red-eye reduction • The flash setting is set to Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction only when you set the flash, you can take pictures using the built-in flash according to the recording condition. A: Photo flash Do not cover it reduces the red-eye phenomenon. • ...
... AUTO/Red-eye reduction The flash is automatically activated according to the recording condition. Simultaneously it with a dark background landscape, this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark background. : Forced OFF The flash is activated 2 times. After that the dark background landscape will become.../Red-eye reduction • The flash setting is set to Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction only when you set the flash, you can take pictures using the built-in flash according to the recording condition. A: Photo flash Do not cover it reduces the red-eye phenomenon. • ...
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... settings depend on the recording mode. (±: Available, -: Not available) ¢Not available in backlight compensation ∫ The available flash range to take pictures ISO sensitivity AUTO ISO64 (DMC-LZ1 only) ISO80 (DMC-LZ2 only) ISO100 ISO200 ISO400 Available flash control range Wide Tele 0.98 feet (30 cm) - 13.8 feet (4.2 m) 1.64 feet (50 cm) - 8.53...
... settings depend on the recording mode. (±: Available, -: Not available) ¢Not available in backlight compensation ∫ The available flash range to take pictures ISO sensitivity AUTO ISO64 (DMC-LZ1 only) ISO80 (DMC-LZ2 only) ISO100 ISO200 ISO400 Available flash control range Wide Tele 0.98 feet (30 cm) - 13.8 feet (4.2 m) 1.64 feet (50 cm) - 8.53...
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...for every flash activated. • The flash icon turns red when activating the flash and pressing the shutter button halfway. • When taking a picture, recording may be sufficient. 42 VQT0P65 optional) is used.] If the remaining battery power is low, the LCD monitor may be turned off... for longer time. • When you take a picture beyond the flash control range, the exposure may not be adjusted properly and the picture may become bright or dark. • When you repeat taking a picture with your fingers or any other items. • While the flash is...
...for every flash activated. • The flash icon turns red when activating the flash and pressing the shutter button halfway. • When taking a picture, recording may be sufficient. 42 VQT0P65 optional) is used.] If the remaining battery power is low, the LCD monitor may be turned off... for longer time. • When you take a picture beyond the flash control range, the exposure may not be adjusted properly and the picture may become bright or dark. • When you repeat taking a picture with your fingers or any other items. • While the flash is...
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...canceled. : Self-timer set to 10 seconds ; : Self-timer set the self-timer in the burst mode, the camera starts taking a picture 2 or 10 seconds after the shutter button is activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds). • If you set to 2 seconds ...; Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures with the camera attached to it.) • A: Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • B: Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. 43 VQT0P65 No display: canceled 2 Take the picture. 2560 5 CANCEL MENU • When using a tripod ...
...canceled. : Self-timer set to 10 seconds ; : Self-timer set the self-timer in the burst mode, the camera starts taking a picture 2 or 10 seconds after the shutter button is activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds). • If you set to 2 seconds ...; Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures with the camera attached to it.) • A: Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • B: Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. 43 VQT0P65 No display: canceled 2 Take the picture. 2560 5 CANCEL MENU • When using a tripod ...
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... Auto Bracket SCN1 SCN2 In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded by setting auto bracket. • When taking pictures using auto bracket after switching the camera off. • When setting the auto bracket, the auto review function is activated regardless of the setting on the ...appears on the lower left of the screen. • When the flash is activated, you cannot take only 1 picture. • When the auto bracket is activated, [AUDIO REC.] cannot be used (DMC-LZ2 only). • When setting auto bracket and the burst mode simultaneously, auto bracket will be performed....
... Auto Bracket SCN1 SCN2 In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded by setting auto bracket. • When taking pictures using auto bracket after switching the camera off. • When setting the auto bracket, the auto review function is activated regardless of the setting on the ...appears on the lower left of the screen. • When the flash is activated, you cannot take only 1 picture. • When the auto bracket is activated, [AUDIO REC.] cannot be used (DMC-LZ2 only). • When setting auto bracket and the burst mode simultaneously, auto bracket will be performed....
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... image. MENU SET MODE1 The stabilizer operates ( ) continuously and can reduce blurring caused by jitter especially when you take pictures indoors where the shutter speed is extremely slow due to the stabilizer function mode selection menu. STABILIZER OFF MODE1 MODE2 SELECT...button, the demonstration appears. In digital zoom range. - You can assist during photo composition. MODE2 The stabilizer function is not ( ) needed or when using the camera with the optical zoom set . OFF When image stabilization is in motion. - When taking pictures while following cases. -
... image. MENU SET MODE1 The stabilizer operates ( ) continuously and can reduce blurring caused by jitter especially when you take pictures indoors where the shutter speed is extremely slow due to the stabilizer function mode selection menu. STABILIZER OFF MODE1 MODE2 SELECT...button, the demonstration appears. In digital zoom range. - You can assist during photo composition. MODE2 The stabilizer function is not ( ) needed or when using the camera with the optical zoom set . OFF When image stabilization is in motion. - When taking pictures while following cases. -
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...VQT0P65 Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using Burst Mode SCN1 SCN2 1 Select the burst mode. 2560 5 : High speed ; : Low speed ; : Unlimited¢ ; You can take pictures until ...the capacity of the built-in memory or the card becomes full. - No display: canceled ¢Depending on the memory size, battery power, picture size and quality (compression) ∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst mode Burst speed (pictures/ second)¢ Number of recordable pictures (pictures) DMC-LZ2: 3 DMC-LZ1: 4 2 DMC-LZ2: max. 3 DMC-LZ1: max. 4 DMC-LZ2: max. 5 DMC...
...VQT0P65 Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using Burst Mode SCN1 SCN2 1 Select the burst mode. 2560 5 : High speed ; : Low speed ; : Unlimited¢ ; You can take pictures until ...the capacity of the built-in memory or the card becomes full. - No display: canceled ¢Depending on the memory size, battery power, picture size and quality (compression) ∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst mode Burst speed (pictures/ second)¢ Number of recordable pictures (pictures) DMC-LZ2: 3 DMC-LZ1: 4 2 DMC-LZ2: max. 3 DMC-LZ1: max. 4 DMC-LZ2: max. 5 DMC...
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...it on again. • The economy mode is not activated in focusing on the subject if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after taking pictures of flowers. Power save mode is much narrowed. While the menu screen is set • When you use the.... • When 5 seconds passed without any key. This mode allows you take pictures at a distance up pictures of the subject, e.g. When taking a picture. (Effective only when [ECONOMY] on again: Press any operation in economy mode, the camera is turned off and the power save : If 2 minutes passed without any ...
...it on again. • The economy mode is not activated in focusing on the subject if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after taking pictures of flowers. Power save mode is much narrowed. While the menu screen is set • When you use the.... • When 5 seconds passed without any key. This mode allows you take pictures at a distance up pictures of the subject, e.g. When taking a picture. (Effective only when [ECONOMY] on again: Press any operation in economy mode, the camera is turned off and the power save : If 2 minutes passed without any ...
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...P24) is not adequate for the purpose, the hue may differ from the actual scene. • When you want to change the brightness of the picture to be recorded, compensate the exposure. (P44) • The following functions cannot be forwarded or reversed. • If you press the [MENU]... SCENERY SET MENU MENU • When you press 2, the explanations for each scene mode are displayed. (When you take pictures with a scene mode which is set in scene mode. - Scene mode Recording pictures (advanced) : [PORTRAIT] (P58) SCN1 SCN2 Set the mode dial to the scene mode to the scene menu.)...
...P24) is not adequate for the purpose, the hue may differ from the actual scene. • When you want to change the brightness of the picture to be recorded, compensate the exposure. (P44) • The following functions cannot be forwarded or reversed. • If you press the [MENU]... SCENERY SET MENU MENU • When you press 2, the explanations for each scene mode are displayed. (When you take pictures with a scene mode which is set in scene mode. - Scene mode Recording pictures (advanced) : [PORTRAIT] (P58) SCN1 SCN2 Set the mode dial to the scene mode to the scene menu.)...
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...the subject. 3 Select a background which is far from the camera. • This mode is suitable for outdoors in the daytime. • The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. ∫ Technique for outdoors in the daytime on the subject. When taking pictures in the daytime, keeping 16.4 feet (5 m) or more ... day. • This mode is fixed to [AUTO]. 58 VQT0P65 Sports mode This mode allows you to make this mode when you want to take pictures of a fast moving subject, the shutter speed becomes faster than usual. This mode is more away from the subject. • The ISO sensitivity...
...the subject. 3 Select a background which is far from the camera. • This mode is suitable for outdoors in the daytime. • The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. ∫ Technique for outdoors in the daytime on the subject. When taking pictures in the daytime, keeping 16.4 feet (5 m) or more ... day. • This mode is fixed to [AUTO]. 58 VQT0P65 Sports mode This mode allows you to make this mode when you want to take pictures of a fast moving subject, the shutter speed becomes faster than usual. This mode is more away from the subject. • The ISO sensitivity...
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... camera focuses on a distant subject preferentially. 2560 5 Night scenery mode This mode allows you to take a picture of a wide landscape. Recording pictures (advanced) Scenery mode This mode allows you to take a picture of a nightscape. about 8 sec.) after taking a picture because of signal conditioning, but it is not a malfunction. • When you take pictures ...flash setting is 16.4 feet (5 m) - ¶. • The shutter may become visible. • The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80] (DMC-LZ2)/[ISO64] (DMC-LZ1). • The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ]. 59 VQT0P65
... camera focuses on a distant subject preferentially. 2560 5 Night scenery mode This mode allows you to take a picture of a wide landscape. Recording pictures (advanced) Scenery mode This mode allows you to take a picture of a nightscape. about 8 sec.) after taking a picture because of signal conditioning, but it is not a malfunction. • When you take pictures ...flash setting is 16.4 feet (5 m) - ¶. • The shutter may become visible. • The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80] (DMC-LZ2)/[ISO64] (DMC-LZ1). • The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ]. 59 VQT0P65