Taking Pictures With Flash - Panasonic DMC-TZ2 Operating Instructions Manual

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Applications

Taking pictures with flash

(Record)
Flash
Do not cover with hand. Do not
look at from close range (few cm).
Do not bring objects close (heat
and light may damage object).
Types
Type, operations
AUTO
Automatic ON/OFF
AUTO/RED-EYE reduction
Automatic ON/OFF
Reduces red-eye
FORCED FLASH ON
Always on
FORCED FLASH ON/RED-EYE reduction
(For 'PARTY' and 'CANDLE LIGHT' scene modes only
(P.42))
Always on
Reduces red-eye
SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE reduction
Automatic ON/OFF
Reduces red-eye
Slows shutter speed to take brighter pictures
FORCED OFF
Always off
Two flashes are emitted when using red-eye reduction. Do not move until the second
flash is over. Effects may vary depending on the person.
Shutter speeds are as follows:
, , , : 1/30-1/2000th
, : 1/8 (changed by SLOW SHUTTER setting (P.56)) -1/2000th
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Display 'FLASH'
Select the desired type
FLASH
AUTO
AUTO/RED-EYE
FORCED FLASH ON
SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE
FORCED OFF
SELECT SET
Displayed for approx. 5 sec.
Can also be selected with ►.
Uses
Normal use
Taking pictures of subjects in
dark places
Taking pictures with backlight
or under bright lighting (e.g.
fluorescent)
Taking pictures of subjects
against a nightscape (tripod
recommended)
Places where flash use is
prohibited
Available types vary depending on the mode in use.
Applicable modes:
Available types in each mode (◎: default setting)
○ − ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
○ ○ ○ ○ − ◎ ◎
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
−
− − − − − − −
○ − ○ ○ − − −
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Cannot be used with MOTION PICTURE mode
, , or .
Flash settings may be changed when changing recording mode.
Scene mode flash settings are restored to default when scene mode is changed.
Only or may be selected when using backlight compensation (P.28).
Focus range according to ISO sensitivity ('SENSITIVITY') (P.51) and zoom
(P.27).
AUTO Max. W: Approx. 0.6-4.2 m
ISO100 Max. W: Approx. 0.6-1.6 m
ISO200 Max. W: Approx. 0.6-2.3 m
ISO400 Max. W: Approx. 0.6-3.3 m
ISO800 Max. W: Approx. 0.8-4.7 m
ISO1250 Max. W: Approx. 1.0-4.7 m
Edges of picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distances without using
zoom (close to max. W). This may be remedied by using a little zoom.
Maximum ISO sensitivity ('ISO LIMIT') (P.51) and focus range when using
Intelligent ISO (P.46).
ISO400 Max. W: Approx. 0.6-3.3 m
ISO800/ISO1250 Max. W: Approx. 0.6-4.2 m
Note
If flash is to be emitted, flash type marks (e.g.
pressed halfway.
No pictures may be taken if these marks (e.g.
Insufficient flash reach may be due to inadequately set exposure or white balance.
Flash effect may not be fully achieved with high shutter speeds.
Flash charging may take time if battery is low, or if using flash repeatedly.
When using ECONOMY (P.20), LCD monitor is shut off while flash is charging.
SCENE MODE
◎ ◎ − ○ − − − ○ −
○ − − − − − ◎ − −
○ ○ − ○ − − ○ ○ ◎
− − − − ○ ○ − − −
− − ◎ − ◎ ○ − − −
○ ○ ○ ◎ ○ ◎ ○ ◎ ○
and scene modes ,
Max. T: Approx. 1.0-2.8 m
Max. T: Approx. 1.0-1.1 m
Max. T: Approx. 1.0-1.5 m
Max. T: Approx. 1.0-2.2 m
Max. T: Approx. 1.0-3.1 m
Max. T: Approx. 1.0-3.1 m
Max. T: Approx. 1.0-2.2 m
Max. T: Approx. 1.0-2.8 m
) will turn red when shutter button is
) are flashing (flash is charging).
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◎ ○
− −
○ ○
− −
− −
○ ◎
, , ,
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