Panasonic DMC-TZ2 Operating Instructions Manual page 22

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Taking pictures according to the
Applications
(Record) scene
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Scene
Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright
PORTRAIT
daylight conditions.
Smooths skin colours in bright, outdoor daylight conditions (portraits
SOFT SKIN
from chest upwards).
Clarity of effect may vary depending on brightness.
Take pictures of yourself.
Press shutter button halfway → self-timer indicator illuminates
→ press shutter button fully → review
SELF PORTRAIT
(if self-timer indicator flashes, focus is not correctly aligned)
To take pictures with audio (P.53)
(self-timer indicator illuminated during recording)
SCENERY
Take clear pictures of wide, distant subjects.
SPORTS
Take pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports.
Take pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness.
NIGHT
Interference may be noticeable with dark scenes.
PORTRAIT
Shutter may remain closed for 1 second after taking picture.
Take clear pictures of night scenes.
NIGHT SCENERY
Interference may be noticeable with dark scenes.
Shutter may remain closed for up to 8 seconds after taking picture.
FOOD
Take natural-looking pictures of food.
Brighten subjects and background in pictures of indoor events, such as
PARTY
weddings.
CANDLE LIGHT
Bring out the atmosphere of a candlelit room.
Uses weak flash to bring out skin colours.
To record age:
BIRTHDAY SET: Select 'WITH AGE', and press 'MENU/SET'.
BABY
Select 'BIRTHDAY SET.'.
Set birthday with ▲▼◄►, and press 'MENU/SET'.
(Continued) ('BABY1' and 'BABY2' can be set separately.)
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Uses, functions
Using flash in scene modes (P.37)
Tips, notes
Stand as close as possible to object.
Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)
Stand as close as possible to object.
Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)
Focus: 30-70 cm (Max. W)
Do not use zoom (harder to focus).
(Zoom moved to max. W automatically)
2-second self-timer (P.35) recommended.
Stand at least 5 m away.
Stand at least 5 m away.
Subject should not move for at least 1 second.
Use flash.
Tripod, self-timer recommended.
Stand 1.2-5 m (Max. W (wide-angle), 1.5 m
recommended) away.
Stand at least 5 m away.
Do not move for 8 seconds.
(Shutter speed: max. 8 sec)
Tripod, self-timer recommended
Focus: Max. W: 5 cm and above
Max. T: 1 m and above
Stand approx. 1.5 m away.
Zoom: Wide (W side)
Use flash.
Tripod, self-timer recommended.
Focus: Max. W: 5 cm and above
Max. T: 1 m and above
Do not use flash.
Tripod, self-timer recommended.
Focus: Max. W: 5 cm and above
Max. T: 1 m and above
Age will be displayed for approx. 5 seconds after
setting this mode.
Age display format depends on LANGUAGE
setting.
Main fixed settings
SENSITIVITY: ISO100
SENSITIVITY: ISO100
STABILIZER: MODE2
AF MODE: 9 areas
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
SELFTIMER: OFF/2SEC.
ZOOM RESUME: OFF
FLASH: FORCED OFF
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
SENSITIVITY: ISO LIMIT: ISO800
(Same as Intelligent ISO mode ' ' (P.46))
SLOW SHUTTER: Cannot be set
Digital zoom: Cannot be set
CONT.AF: OFF
FLASH: FORCED OFF
CONT.AF: OFF/AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
SENSITIVITY: ISO100
SLOW SHUTTER: Cannot be set
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SENSITIVITY: ISO LIMIT: ISO400
(Same as Intelligent ISO mode ' ' (P.46))
Digital zoom: Cannot be set
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