Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7 Operating Instructions Manual page 23

∫ Using the flash
If the camera determines that the place
where the picture is being taken is dark, the
flash is activated when the shutter button is
pressed fully. (When the flash is set to
AUTO [ ]/AUTO/Red-eye reduction
[ ].)
• You can switch the flash setting to match
the recording. (P36)
• When you press the shutter button, the
LCD monitor may become bright or dark
for a moment however the recorded
picture will not be affected.
• Make sure not to shake the camera when
you press the shutter button.
• Do not cover the flash or the AF assist
lamp with your fingers or other objects.
• Do not touch the front of the lens.
∫ Exposure (P40)
• If you select normal picture mode [
exposure is automatically adjusted to an
appropriate exposure (AE=Auto
Exposure). However, depending on
recording conditions such as the
backlight, the picture will become dark.
In this case, compensate the exposure.
This allows you to take bright pictures.
∫ Focusing (P23, 42)
If you select normal picture mode [
picture is automatically focused (AF= Auto
Focus). However, one of the subjects in the
picture may not be properly focused. The
focus range is 50 cm to ¶ (Wide)/1.2 m to
¶(Tele).
– When there are both near and distant
subjects in a scene.
– When there is dirt or dust on glass
between the lens and the subject.
– When there are illuminated or glittering
objects around the subject.
– When taking a picture in dark places.
– When the subject is moving fast.
– When the scene has low contrast.
– When jitter occurs.
– When recording a very bright subject.
– When taking a close-up picture of the
subject.
Try the AF/AE lock technique or macro
mode.
∫ Colour (P56)
• The colour of the subject will differ if the
colour of the light surrounding it differs,
such as when the light comes from
sunlight or halogen lighting. However, this
unit automatically adjusts the hue to one
close to real life. (auto white balance)
Set the white balance if you want to
change the hue you get with auto white
balance.
Adjust the white balance finely for
additional white balance adjustment.
(P57)
∫ When you want to take a picture of a
subject outside the AF area (AF/AE
] the
Lock)
When recording a picture of people with a
composition like the following picture, you
will not be able to focus the camera on the
subject because the people are outside the
AF area.
], the
In this case,
1 Aim the AF area at the subject.
2 Press the shutter button halfway to fix
the focus and the exposure.
• The focus indication lights when the
subject is focused.
3 Press and hold the shutter button
halfway while moving the camera as you
compose the picture.
4 Press the shutter button fully.
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