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Owner's Manual for future use. customers only) VQT4V99 M0113KZ0 DMC-LZ30 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S.
Owner's Manual for future use. customers only) VQT4V99 M0113KZ0 DMC-LZ30 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S.
DMCLZ30 User Guide
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... [Macro Zoom]...61 Taking pictures with self-timer 62 Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation 63 [Auto Bracket]...64 Determining aperture and shutter speed and recording [Manual Exposure] Mode 65 Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode 66 [Expressive]...67 [Retro]...67 [High Key]...67 [Low Key]...67 [Sepia]...68...
... [Macro Zoom]...61 Taking pictures with self-timer 62 Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation 63 [Auto Bracket]...64 Determining aperture and shutter speed and recording [Manual Exposure] Mode 65 Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode 66 [Expressive]...67 [Retro]...67 [High Key]...67 [Low Key]...67 [Sepia]...68...
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...-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts. - 8 - For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner's Manual. ●●LR6/AA alkaline batteries or HR6/AA rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries are indicated as battery (or batteries) in the...Please dispose of children. ■■Optional accessories ••Cards are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in memory when you are not using a card. ••If any accessories are optional...
...-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts. - 8 - For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner's Manual. ●●LR6/AA alkaline batteries or HR6/AA rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries are indicated as battery (or batteries) in the...Please dispose of children. ■■Optional accessories ••Cards are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in memory when you are not using a card. ••If any accessories are optional...
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... the playback mode: Pictures are deleted. (→41) During menu operations: Previous screen is restored. (→43) ●●The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product. - 9 - VQT4V99
... the playback mode: Pictures are deleted. (→41) During menu operations: Previous screen is restored. (→43) ●●The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product. - 9 - VQT4V99
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... focus and record still pictures. 19 Motion picture button (→27, 35) Record motion pictures. 20 Camera [ON/OFF] button (→24, 26) Use this manual, the button that is used is indicated by . - 11 - 15 16 17 20 21 22 Names and Functions of Main Parts 15 Microphone (→27...
... focus and record still pictures. 19 Motion picture button (→27, 35) Record motion pictures. 20 Camera [ON/OFF] button (→24, 26) Use this manual, the button that is used is indicated by . - 11 - 15 16 17 20 21 22 Names and Functions of Main Parts 15 Microphone (→27...
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... want to use. → [Intelligent Auto] Mode Take pictures with automatic settings. (→29) 2 [Program AE] Mode Take pictures with your own settings. (→33) [Manual Exposure] Mode Determine aperture and shutter speed, then take pictures. (→65) [Scene Mode] Take pictures according to scene. (→73) [Sports] Mode Take pictures...
... want to use. → [Intelligent Auto] Mode Take pictures with automatic settings. (→29) 2 [Program AE] Mode Take pictures with your own settings. (→33) [Manual Exposure] Mode Determine aperture and shutter speed, then take pictures. (→65) [Scene Mode] Take pictures according to scene. (→73) [Sports] Mode Take pictures...
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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording mode: Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as "face", "movement", "brightness", and "distance" just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to record) Focus display (When focus is aligned: illuminated When focus is not aligned: flashing) - 29 - VQT4V99 Set to ([Intelligent Auto] Mode) Take a picture Press halfway (press lightly to focus) Press fully (press the button all the way to make settings manually.
Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording mode: Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as "face", "movement", "brightness", and "distance" just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to record) Focus display (When focus is aligned: illuminated When focus is not aligned: flashing) - 29 - VQT4V99 Set to ([Intelligent Auto] Mode) Take a picture Press halfway (press lightly to focus) Press fully (press the button all the way to make settings manually.
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...;Depending on recording conditions, different scene types may be determined for the same subject. ●●If desired scene type is not selected, we recommend manually selecting the appropriate scene mode. ●●When or is detected, Face Detection is activated, and the focus and exposure are adjusted to the recognized...
...;Depending on recording conditions, different scene types may be determined for the same subject. ●●If desired scene type is not selected, we recommend manually selecting the appropriate scene mode. ●●When or is detected, Face Detection is activated, and the focus and exposure are adjusted to the recognized...
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... and the monitor returns to the previous screen The screen changes each time you press the button. ●●The operation screen examples in this manual may differ from the actual screen display or some parts of the screen display are omitted. ●●The menu types and items that are...
... and the monitor returns to the previous screen The screen changes each time you press the button. ●●The operation screen examples in this manual may differ from the actual screen display or some parts of the screen display are omitted. ●●The menu types and items that are...
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Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation This feature allows the user to manually adjust the exposure when a proper auto exposure cannot be obtained. ■■Recording mode: Press to display [Exposure] Use cursor button to select a value and ...
Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation This feature allows the user to manually adjust the exposure when a proper auto exposure cannot be obtained. ■■Recording mode: Press to display [Exposure] Use cursor button to select a value and ...
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... For standard brightness, either use cursor button to manually set . ■■Manual exposure assist (estimate) If the shutter button is pressed halfway, manual exposure assist is displayed. A long exposure, up to ([Manual Exposure] Mode) [EXPOSURE] button ••Manual exposure assist is displayed. Set mode dial to ...15 seconds is recommended. Determining aperture and shutter speed and recording [Manual Exposure] Mode Recording mode: This mode allows the user to determine aperture value and shutter speed Aperture value/ shutter ...
... For standard brightness, either use cursor button to manually set . ■■Manual exposure assist (estimate) If the shutter button is pressed halfway, manual exposure assist is displayed. A long exposure, up to ([Manual Exposure] Mode) [EXPOSURE] button ••Manual exposure assist is displayed. Set mode dial to ...15 seconds is recommended. Determining aperture and shutter speed and recording [Manual Exposure] Mode Recording mode: This mode allows the user to determine aperture value and shutter speed Aperture value/ shutter ...
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... Control] mode is retained even after the camera is turned off. ●●Following [Rec] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected manually. [Sensitivity] [White Balance] [i.Exposure] [Color Mode] - 66 -
... Control] mode is retained even after the camera is turned off. ●●Following [Rec] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected manually. [Sensitivity] [White Balance] [i.Exposure] [Color Mode] - 66 -
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....) for the actual scene may affect the coloring of your picture. ●●Following [Rec] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected manually. [Sensitivity] [Metering Mode] [i.Exposure] [Color Mode] ●●Using flash in Scene Modes (→58) - 73 - Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] Recording...
....) for the actual scene may affect the coloring of your picture. ●●Following [Rec] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected manually. [Sensitivity] [Metering Mode] [i.Exposure] [Color Mode] ●●Using flash in Scene Modes (→58) - 73 - Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] Recording...
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...: ••Scene Modes ([HDR] [High Sens.]) [Sensitivity] Set ISO Sensitivity (sensitivity to 1600 based on subject brightness. ●●[AUTO] cannot be selected in [Manual Exposure] Mode. ●●The [Sensitivity] is automatically set in a range up to lighting...
...: ••Scene Modes ([HDR] [High Sens.]) [Sensitivity] Set ISO Sensitivity (sensitivity to 1600 based on subject brightness. ●●[AUTO] cannot be selected in [Manual Exposure] Mode. ●●The [Sensitivity] is automatically set in a range up to lighting...
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... color. ■■Recording mode: ■■Settings: [AWB] (automatic) / (outdoor, clear sky) / (outdoor, cloudy sky) / (outdoor, shade) / (Incandescent lighting) / (uses value set in ) / (set manually) ●●When [AWB] (Automatic White Balance) is set to [B&W] or [SEPIA]. ••The White Balance fine adjustment level in accordance with if blue...
... color. ■■Recording mode: ■■Settings: [AWB] (automatic) / (outdoor, clear sky) / (outdoor, cloudy sky) / (outdoor, shade) / (Incandescent lighting) / (uses value set in ) / (set manually) ●●When [AWB] (Automatic White Balance) is set to [B&W] or [SEPIA]. ••The White Balance fine adjustment level in accordance with if blue...
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... 4000K 3000K 2000K Sunlight White fluorescent lighting Incandescent lighting Sunset/sunrise Candlelight K=Kelvin color Temperature - 83 - Using the [Rec] menu ■■Setting White Balance manually ( ) S elect and press [MENU/SET].
... 4000K 3000K 2000K Sunlight White fluorescent lighting Incandescent lighting Sunset/sunrise Candlelight K=Kelvin color Temperature - 83 - Using the [Rec] menu ■■Setting White Balance manually ( ) S elect and press [MENU/SET].
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... and SDXC Memory Cards, be sure to play each type of card in equipment compatible with the particular format. ●●Also consult TV operating manual. ●●You can be played back. ••You may not be able to play back pictures on TVs in other countries (regions) which...
... and SDXC Memory Cards, be sure to play each type of card in equipment compatible with the particular format. ●●Also consult TV operating manual. ●●You can be played back. ••You may not be able to play back pictures on TVs in other countries (regions) which...
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...;•Windows: Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista / Windows XP ••Mac: OS X10.1 - 10.8 - 104 - VQT4V99 For details, see the manual for printing, attaching them to the following support website. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ••You can use pictures copied to your computer for your computer. •...
...;•Windows: Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista / Windows XP ••Mac: OS X10.1 - 10.8 - 104 - VQT4V99 For details, see the manual for printing, attaching them to the following support website. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ••You can use pictures copied to your computer for your computer. •...
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... full power of a desk. For more information on top of your PC Using the supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains the following software. VQT4V99 Manual URL: http://loilo.tv/product/20 - 105 - Install the software on your friends via e-mail. ••This will only install a shortcut to a PC as... pictures and motion pictures to the trial version download site. Using with your PC. You can also write pictures to use LoiLoScope, read the LoiLoScope manual available for download at the link below.
... full power of a desk. For more information on top of your PC Using the supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains the following software. VQT4V99 Manual URL: http://loilo.tv/product/20 - 105 - Install the software on your friends via e-mail. ••This will only install a shortcut to a PC as... pictures and motion pictures to the trial version download site. Using with your PC. You can also write pictures to use LoiLoScope, read the LoiLoScope manual available for download at the link below.
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.... ●●For details on how to the Operating Instructions of "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" (PDF) for installing software ••Refer to use "PHOTOfunSTUDIO", see the "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" manual (PDF). - 106 - Insert the CD-ROM with your PC Installing supplied software (PHOTOfunSTUDIO) Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications. Click on the...
.... ●●For details on how to the Operating Instructions of "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" (PDF) for installing software ••Refer to use "PHOTOfunSTUDIO", see the "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" manual (PDF). - 106 - Insert the CD-ROM with your PC Installing supplied software (PHOTOfunSTUDIO) Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications. Click on the...