Panasonic DMC-TZ2 Operating Instructions Manual page 23

7 Taking pictures according to
Applications
(Record)
the scene
Scene
Date of birth will be displayed as '0 month 0 day'.
BABY
To reset: Select 'RESET' from SETUP menu (P.22).
Record pet's age when taking pictures.
PET
Settings method same as for 'BABY' (P.42-45).
SUNSET
Take clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets.
Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions.
HIGH SENS.
Pictures may appear slightly grainy due to high sensitivity.
Take clear pictures of starry skies or dark subjects.
Shutter speed settings
Select with ▲▼, and press
'MENU/SET'.
STARRY SKY
STARRY SKY
15 SEC.
30 SEC.
60 SEC.
CANCEL
Take clear pictures of fireworks in the night sky.
Shutter speed can be set to 1/4 second or 2 seconds (if little jitter
FIREWORKS
or if optical image stabilizer is 'OFF'). (when not using exposure
compensation)
Bring out the clear blues of the sky and the sea without darkening
BEACH
subject.
Bring out the natural colour of the snow in ski slope and mountain
SNOW
scenes.
AERIAL PHOTO
Take pictures of the view from aircraft windows.
Achieve natural colours under water.
UNDERWATER
Always use marine case (DMW-MCTZ3,
optional).
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Uses, functions
Press shutter button.
Set longer
shutter
speeds 15
for darker
conditions.
CANCEL
SELECT SET
AF LOCK (focus fixed)
Using flash in scene modes (P.37)
Tips, notes
Age cannot be added after recording.
Age may be printed from a computer using the
supplied software (P.11).
Age can be stamped onto picture using 'DATE
STAMP' (P.66).
AF ASSIST LAMP default setting is 'OFF'.
Others same as 'BABY' (P.42-45)
Focus: Max. W: 5 cm and above
Max. T: 1 m and above
Always use a tripod.
Self-timer recommended.
Do not move the camera until countdown has
ended.
To change shutter speed, press 'MENU/SET',
then ►, and select 'STARRY SKY'.
'EXPOSURE', 'AUTO BRACKET'(DMC-TZ3
Countdown
only), and 'BURST' cannot be used.
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Stand at least 10 m away.
Tripod recommended.
Beware of sand and sea water.
Battery life is reduced in lower air temperatures.
Angle the camera towards areas of contrasting
colours when aligning the focus.
Check that the interior of the aircraft is not
reflected in the window.
For fast moving subjects, align with the AF area
and press ◄ (AF lock).
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Press ◄ again to release.
Adjust red and blue levels with 'white balance
fine adjustment' (P.50).
AF LOCK
Focus: Max. W: 5 cm and above
Max. T: 1 m and above
Main fixed settings
(P.43)
Same as for 'BABY' (P.43)
FLASH: FORCED OFF
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AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
SENSITIVITY: ISO100
FLASH: FORCED OFF
SENSITIVITY: ISO3200
Extra optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be
used.
FLASH: FORCED OFF
AUDIO REC.: OFF
CONT.AF: OFF
STABILIZER: OFF
SENSITIVITY: ISO100
SLOW SHUTTER: Cannot be set
FLASH: FORCED OFF
SENSITIVITY: ISO100
CONT.AF: OFF
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
FLASH: FORCED OFF
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
Self-timer: Cannot be used
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