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Finding the information you need In this “Owner’s Manual for advanced features”, you can find the information you need from the following pages. By clicking a page number, you can jump to the linked page and quickly find the information. Search from “Contents”...
How to use this manual Recording mode icons Recording mode: In Recording modes that show icons in black, you can select and execute indicated menus and functions. • Click a cross reference in the text to jump to the corresponding page. ■...
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How to use this manual ■ About the symbols in the text Indicates that the menu can be set by pressing [MENU/SET] button. Indicates that the Wi-Fi setting can be made by pressing [Wi-Fi] button. Configurations that can be performed in the [Custom] menu. Tips for skillful use and points for recording.
Contents ■ ■ Finding the information you need ..2 Contents by Function ....... 13 ■ How to use this manual ...... 3 Before Use ■ ■ Before use ......... 16 Names and Functions ZS100 ■ of Main Parts ........19 Standard Accessories ......
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Contents Basics ■ ■ Holding the camera ......44 Changing the settings ZS100 ■ assigned to the control ring/ Buttons/Dials/Levers rear dial ..........74 Used for Recording ......45 ■ Changing the settings Zoom Lever (Use Zoom)......45 ZS60 assigned to the control ring/ Shutter button (Taking pictures) ....46 control dial .........
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Contents Recording mode ■ ■ Taking pictures with Recording panorama pictures automatic settings (Panorama Shot Mode) ....109 ■ (Intelligent Auto Mode) ..... 88 Taking pictures according to the scene (Scene Guide Mode) ... 112 Taking pictures using a handheld camera ■...
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Contents Picture Quality and coloring Settings ■ ■ Adjusting the picture quality with Using the picture correction effects [Photo Style] ...... 129 functions effectively ....... 142 ■ Taking pictures using picture effects Correcting contrast and exposure ([i.Dynamic])..........142 [Filter Settings] ........ 131 ■...
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Contents Recording 4K Photos ■ Recording 4K Photos ..... 184 Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and saving ..........190 Recording with [4K Burst] ......187 Notes on the 4K Photo function ....196 Recording with [4K Burst(S/S)] ....188 Recording with [4K Pre-Burst] ....189 Shutter and Drive Settings ■...
Contents Recording motion pictures ■ ■ Recording motion pictures .... 251 Using the [Motion Picture] menu ... 265 Recording 4K motion pictures....254 [4K Live Cropping] ........265 Setting the format, picture size and [Snap Movie] ..........265 recording frame rate ........255 [Rec Format] ..........265 Adjusting the focus while recording [Rec Quality] ..........265 motion pictures ([Continuous AF]) ...257...
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Sending pictures to a PC ....325 ■ Installing the smartphone/tablet app Using WEB services ....... 327 “Panasonic Image App” ......305 When sending images to WEB service..327 Connecting to a smartphone....306 When sending images to Taking pictures via a smartphone [Cloud Sync.
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Contents Others ■ ■ Optional accessories ...... 362 Message displays ......375 ■ Menu list .......... 379 Using the AC adaptor (optional) ■ and DC coupler (optional) instead Q&A Troubleshooting ....383 of the battery ..........362 ■ Usage cautions and notes ..... 398 ■...
Contents by Function Recording Recording Picture Quality and Color Tone Recording mode ...........49 [Photo Style] ..........129 [Preview] .............106 [Filter Settings] ..........131 Panorama Shot Mode .........109 ZS100 Macro recording ..........165 [Highlight Shadow] ........133 PHOTO]..........184 White Balance ..........134 [Post Focus] ..........210 [Picture Size] ..........139 [Time Lapse Shot] ........216...
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Contents by Function Setup/Custom Basic settings Customization [Format] ............38 ZS100 [Clock Set] ............42 [CUSTOM] in the Quick Menu ......69 Display switching ........53, 57 Function buttons ...........70 Diopter adjustment ........60 Custom Mode ..........127 How to set menu items .........65 [Custom] menu ...........381 [Q.MENU] .............68...
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Contents by Function Wi-Fi Connect In combination with other devices “Image App” ..........305 Playing back pictures on a TV ....318 [WPS (Push-Button)] ......338, 341 Printing images ...........323 Direct connection ........341 Sending images to an AV device ....324 Sending images to a PC ......325 Image App Sending images to a WEB service...
Before Use Before use ■ Camera handling Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ● Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, monitor, viewfinder, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.
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Before Use Before use ■ Always take a test shot first Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly. ■ No compensation for missed shots We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording.
Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. ● The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to “Basic Owner’s Manual”. ●...
Before Use Names and Functions of Main Parts ZS100 Shutter button (→46) Strap eyelet (→23) Zoom lever (→45) Control ring (→50) Allows you to zoom and adjust settings Motion picture button (→48) when recording. Mode dial (→49) Lens barrel Use this to select the recording mode. Lens Camera [ON/OFF] switch (→42)
[Fn2] button (→70) DC coupler cover (→362) When using an AC adaptor, ensure that [Q.MENU/ ] (Cancel) button (→68) the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and ] (Delete) button (→277) AC adaptor (optional) are used. [Fn3] button (→70) Release lever (→26) ] (4K photo mode) button (→184)
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Before Use Names and Functions of Main Parts ZS60 Shutter button (→46) Strap eyelet (→23) Zoom lever (→45) Speaker (→44) Be careful not to cover the speaker with Motion picture button (→48) your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to hear. Mode dial (→49) Use this to select the recording mode.
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[Fn2] button (→70) DC coupler cover (→362) Control dial (→51) When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and [Q.MENU/ ] (Cancel) button (→68) AC adaptor (optional) are used. ] (Delete) button (→277) [Fn3] button (→70) Release lever (→27)
Preparations Attaching the Hand Strap We recommend attaching the hand strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. ZS100 ZS60 Strap eyelet Strap eyelet Attaching the Shoulder Strap adaptor ZS100 You can use a shoulder strap (commercially available) by attaching a shoulder strap adaptor (supplied) to the camera.
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Preparations Attaching the Hand Strap Pull the shoulder strap and then check that it will not come out • Also attach the other side of the shoulder strap so it is not twisted. ■ An alternative way to attach the shoulder strap You can make the shoulder strap adaptor a little shorter.
Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. SQW0547...
To remove battery Move the lever in the card/battery compartment in the direction of the arrow. ● Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. ● If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ● To remove the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the screen goes off.
To remove battery Move the lever in the card/battery compartment in the direction of the arrow. ● Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. ● If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ● To remove the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the screen goes off.
Preparations Charging battery Charging the battery ZS100 We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature). Make sure that the camera is turned off. The battery can be charged from an outlet or through a PC.
Preparations Charging battery Charging the battery ZS60 We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature). Make sure that the camera is turned off. The battery can be charged from an outlet or through a PC.
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Preparations Charging battery ● If the computer enters sleep mode during charging, charging may be stopped. ● If a notebook computer that is not connected to an electrical outlet is connected to the camera, the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted. Do not leave the camera and notebook connected for a long period of time.
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Preparations Charging battery ● Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Doing so may cause malfunction of the camera. ● Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. ● Do not use a USB extension cable. ●...
• Program AE Mode • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50%RH when monitor/viewfinder is on. • Using a Panasonic SDHC Memory Card. • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on (when [Stabilizer] is set to [ •...
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Preparations Charging battery ■ Recording motion pictures (When using monitor) ZS100 [Rec Format] [AVCHD] [MP4] [MP4] [Rec Quality] [FHD/17M/60i] [FHD/28M/60p] [4K/100M/30p] Available recording time Approx. 105 min. Approx. 100 min. Approx. 90 min. Actual available recording time Approx. 50 min. Approx.
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Preparations Charging battery ■ Viewing pictures (When using monitor) Playback time Approx. 260 min. ● The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions. For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced.
Preparations Inserting and removing the card (optional) ZS100 • Make sure that the camera is turned off. Slide the release lever to the [OPEN] [LOCK] [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door Insert the card all the way • Check the orientation of a card Release lever (terminals face monitor).
Preparations Inserting and removing the card (optional) ZS60 • Make sure that the camera is turned off. Slide the release lever to the [OPEN] [LOCK] [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door Insert the card all the way • Check the orientation of a card (terminals face monitor).
Preparations About the Card The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) can be used. Operation has been confirmed when using a Panasonic brand card. Type of Card Capacity Notes SD Memory Cards 512 MB – 2 GB • Can be used with devices compatible with the respective formats.
Always format cards with this camera. Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been formatted with a computer or another device. ● If the card cannot be formatted, please try another card before contacting Panasonic. SQW0547...
Preparations About the Card Estimated recording capacity (number of pictures/recording time) The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card). Recording picture capacity (still pictures) ZS100 When [Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2] and [Quality] is set to [ [Picture Size]...
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Preparations About the Card Recording time capacity (motion pictures) • The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have been recorded. ([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.) When [Rec Format] is [AVCHD] ZS100 [Rec Quality] 8 GB...
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Preparations About the Card ● If the surrounding temperature is high, or a motion picture is recorded continuously, [ ] is displayed and recording may be stopped halfway through to protect the camera. ● Motion pictures with [Rec Quality] setting of [FHD/28M/60p]/[FHD/17M/60i] in [AVCHD]: Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds.
Preparations Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. ZS100 Set the Camera [ON/OFF] switch to [ON] ZS60 Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed Press to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]...
Preparations Setting the clock Press [MENU/SET] When [The clock setting has been completed.] is displayed, press [MENU/SET] When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press [MENU/SET] Press to set your home area and City or area name press [MENU/SET] Current time Difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Basics Holding the camera Hold the camera gently with both hands keeping your arms close to your body while standing with your feet slightly apart. • To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the supplied strap and fit it to your wrist. •...
Basics Buttons/Dials/Levers Used for Recording Zoom Lever (Use Zoom) You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using the zoom or control ring. • You can also use the zoom function from the touch panel. (→240) • For details about zoom types and use, refer to (→236). Zoom lever Control ring Turn the control ring *...
Basics Buttons/Dials/Levers Used for Recording Shutter button (Taking pictures) • Press the [ ] button ( ) to set the drive mode to [ ] ([Single]). Press the shutter button halfway (press lightly) to focus on the subject • The aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (If the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red and flashing, you do not have the appropriate exposure, unless you are using Focus display...
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Basics Buttons/Dials/Levers Used for Recording Example: Range of focus during the Program AE Mode ZS100 70 cm (2.3 feet) 50 cm (1.6 feet) ZS60 2 m (6.6 feet) 50 cm (1.6 feet) Displaying still pictures immediately after taking them → [Custom] →...
Basics Buttons/Dials/Levers Used for Recording Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures) Press the motion picture button to start recording ZS100 • Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it. ZS60 Press the motion picture button again to end recording SQW0547...
Basics Buttons/Dials/Levers Used for Recording Mode dial (Select the recording mode) Set to the desired recording mode ZS100 • Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode. ZS60 Intelligent Auto Mode (→88) Take pictures with automatic settings. Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (→95) Allows you to adjust the brightness (exposure) and color hue as desired.
Basics Buttons/Dials/Levers Used for Recording Control ring / Rear dial ZS100 The “Control Ring/Rear dial” is an easy and convenient way to adjust several settings, depending on the camera mode selected. You can use the control ring ( )/rear dial ( ) to change the settings of the unit.
Basics Buttons/Dials/Levers Used for Recording Control ring / Control dial ZS60 The “Control Ring/Control dial” is an easy and convenient way to adjust several settings, depending on the camera mode selected. You can use the control ring ( )/control dial ( ) to change the settings of the unit.
Basics Buttons/Dials/Levers Used for Recording Enabling/disabling the operation guide display → [Custom] → [Dial Guide] → [ON] / [OFF] • When you set [Dial Guide] to [ON], operation guide appears on the recording screen. Example Cursor button / [MENU/SET] button (Selecting/setting items) Pressing the cursor button: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.
Basics Buttons/Dials/Levers Used for Recording [DISP.] button (Switching the display information) Press [DISP.] button to switch the display ZS100 • If the information on the screen is not displayed any longer because no operation was performed for some time, press the [DISP.] button or touch the screen to display the information again.
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Basics Buttons/Dials/Levers Used for Recording ■ ] Live View Finder style display layout (Example of viewfinder style display) With information (Detailed information) With information With information (Detailed information) With information level gauge level gauge Switching the monitor display method → [Custom] →...
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Basics Buttons/Dials/Levers Used for Recording Enabling/disabling the histogram display → [Custom] → [Histogram] → [ON] / [OFF] When set to [ON], you can move the display position of the histogram by pressing • Direct touch operation is also possible from the recording screen. Displays distribution of brightness in picture –...
Basics Buttons/Dials/Levers Used for Recording Using the level gauge If you want to make sure that the camera is not slanted or tilted, for example, when you take a picture of a landscape, use the level gauge indication as a reference. Press [DISP.] button to display the level gauge The yellow line indicates the current angle.
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Basics Buttons/Dials/Levers Used for Recording During playback Detailed information Without information With information display Histogram display ([Highlight]) AM10:00 DEC. 1.2016 100-0001 1/98 100-0001 Without information This screen is not displayed during Playback Zoom, Motion Picture Playback, Automatic Scrolling Playback of panorama pictures, continuous playback or Slide Show. This screen is displayed only when [Highlight] (below) in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON].
Basics Buttons/Dials/Levers Used for Recording [LVF] button (Recording pictures using the viewfinder) Switching between the monitor and viewfinder You can operate the [LVF] button/[Fn4] button in two ways, ZS100 using it either as the [LVF] button or as a function button [Fn4]. Eye Sensor You can use this button as the [LVF] button at the time of purchase.
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Basics Buttons/Dials/Levers Used for Recording Press [LVF] button Automatic switching between viewfinder and Viewfinder display Monitor display monitor (eye sensor) Mode Display Automatic switching between The eye sensor automatically switches the display to viewfinder and monitor (eye sensor) viewfinder when your eye or an object moves close to the viewfinder.
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Basics Buttons/Dials/Levers Used for Recording ■ About diopter adjustment Rotate the diopter adjustment dial to adjust until you ZS100 are able to clearly see the characters displayed in the viewfinder. ZS60 Setting the sensitivity of the eye sensor or setting to switch the display between the viewfinder and monitor →...
Basics Touch screen (Touch operations) Touch screen of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with your bare finger. Touch To touch and release the touch screen. Be sure to touch the center of the desired icon. Drag To touch and slide your finger across the touch screen. This can also be used to forward or rewind a picture during playback, etc.
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Basics Touch screen (Touch operations) ● Touch the screen with the clean and dry finger. ● If you use a commercially available monitor protection sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. (Some monitor protection sheets may impair visibility or operability.) ●...
Basics Touch screen (Touch operations) Touching the screen and recording (Touch Shutter function) Recording mode: This function enables you to focus and record still pictures simply by touching the subjects that appear on the screen. Touch [ ] Touch [ •...
Basics Touch screen (Touch operations) Easily Optimizing the Brightness for a Specified Area ([Touch AE]) Recording mode: You can easily optimize the brightness for a touched position. When the face of the subject appears dark, you can brighten the screen according to the brightness of the face. Touch [ ] Touch [ •...
Basics Setting the menu You can use the menu to set camera and recording functions, operate playback functions, and perform other operations. In this Owner’s Manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows: Example: To change the [Quality] setting from [ ] to [ ] in the [Rec] menu →...
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Basics Setting the menu ■ Switching menu type Press Press to select a tab such as [ • ZS100 Items can also be selected by rotating the rear dial. • ZS60 Items can also be selected by rotating the control dial. Press [MENU/SET] Menu type With touch screen operations...
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Basics Setting the menu Press [Q.MENU/ ] button repeatedly until the recording or playback screen reappears • During recording, the menu screen can also be exited by pressing the shutter button halfway. With touch screen operations Touch [ ● When [Menu Resume] (→84) in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], the screen displayed last after you selected the menu item will reappear.
Basics Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu) You can easily call some of the menu items and set them during recording. • Some items or settings can not be selected depending on the mode or display style the camera is in. Press [Q.MENU/ ] button ZS100 ZS60...
Basics Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu) Switching the method for setting Quick Menu items ZS100 → [Custom] → [Q.MENU] [PRESET]: The default items can be set. [CUSTOM]: The Quick Menu will consist of desired items (below). Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item ZS100 When [Q.MENU] in the [Custom] menu is set to [CUSTOM] (above), the Quick Menu can be changed as desired.
Basics Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (Function buttons) You can assign frequently-used functions to particular buttons ([Fn1] - [Fn4]) or icons displayed on the screen ([Fn5] - [Fn9]). • Certain functions cannot be assigned to some function buttons. •...
Basics Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (Function buttons) Using the function buttons during recording Press the function button to use the assigned function. ■ Using function buttons with touch operations Touch [ ] Touch [Fn5], [Fn6], [Fn7], [Fn8] or [Fn9] ■...
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Basics Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (Function buttons) [Motion Picture] menu • [4K Live Cropping] (→258) • [Motion Pic. Set] (→255) • [Snap Movie] (→262): [Fn8] [Custom] menu • [Silent Mode] (→225) • [Monochrome Live View] (→231) • [Peaking] (→172) •...
Basics Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (Function buttons) Using the function buttons during playback You can directly set an assigned function to a selected image by pressing the function button during playback. Example: When [Fn2] is set to [Favorite] Press to select the picture Press [Fn2] button, and then set the picture as...
Basics Changing the settings assigned to the ZS100 control ring/rear dial Recording mode: Changes the settings assigned to the control ring/rear dial. Set the menu → [Custom] → [Ring/Dial Set] to select [ ] (control ring) or [ ] (rear dial) and press [MENU/SET] to select the setting and press [MENU/SET] [DEFLT] [Normal]...
Basics Changing the settings assigned to the ZS60 control ring/control dial Recording mode: Changes the settings assigned to the control ring/control dial. Set the menu → [Custom] → [Ring/Dial Set] to select [ ] (control ring) or [ ] (control dial) and press [MENU/SET] to select the setting and press [MENU/SET] [DEFLT] [Normal]...
Basics Using the [Setup] menu [Clock Set] and [Economy] are important for clock setting and battery life. Please check these before use. For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→65). [Online Manual] Settings: [URL display] / [QR Code display] [Clock Set] Set time, date, and display format.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→65). [Travel Date] If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, the day of your trip on which the picture was taken will be recorded. ■...
Basics Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→65). [Beep] Sets the beep sounds or shutter sounds. ■ [Beep Volume] Settings: (High) / (Low) / (Off) ■ [Shutter Vol.] Settings: (High) / (Low) / (Off) ■...
Basics Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→65). [Monitor Display] / [Viewfinder] Adjust brightness and color of the monitor or viewfinder. Settings Adjusts the brightness. [Brightness] Adjusts the contrast. [Contrast] Adjusts the vividness of colors.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→65). [Monitor Luminance] Sets the monitor brightness according to the ambient light level. Settings The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. The brightness is increased.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→65). [Economy] Turn off the camera or make the monitor go dark while not using the camera or if no operation is performed for a preset period of time to minimize battery consumption. ■...
Basics Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→65). [USB Mode] Select communication method for when connecting camera to a computer or printer with USB connection cable (supplied). Settings Select communication method each time you connect to a computer or PictBridge-compatible printer.
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Basics Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→65). [TV Connection] (continued) ■ [HDMI Info Display (Rec)] ZS100 Set whether or not to display information when recording a picture on the camera while monitoring it on a TV, etc., connected to the camera via an HDMI micro cable.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→65). [m/ft] Select how distance is displayed, in Ft or M. Settings: [ ] / [ [Menu Resume] Save the last operated menu position. Settings: [ON] / [OFF] [Menu Background] Set the background color for the menu screen.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→65). [Version Disp.] Check the firmware version of the camera. ● When you press [MENU/SET] while the version is displayed, software information for this unit, such as the license, is displayed.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→65). [Reset] The following settings are reset to the default: – Recording settings (except for [Face Recog.] and [Profile Setup] settings) and drive mode –...
Basics Entering Text Use the cursor button to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in [Profile Setup] (babies and pets), or to register locations in [Travel Date] etc. • Example of operation for displaying a screen: → [Rec] → [Profile Setup] → [SET] → [Baby1] → [Name] → [SET] to select characters Press [MENU/SET] several times until the desired character is displayed...
Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode) Recording mode: This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot as the camera optimizes settings to match the subject and recording environment. (○: Available, –: Not available) Intelligent Auto Plus Mode Intelligent Auto Mode Defocus control...
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Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode) Auto Focus, Face/Eye Detection, and Face Recognition [AF Mode] is automatically set to [ ]. If you touch the subject, the camera switches to ] and the AF tracking function starts operating. You can also switch to [ ] by pressing [MENU/SET], going to the [Rec] menu, then going to the [AF Mode] menu and selecting [...
Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode) Flash ZS100 When the flash is open, the camera automatically sets [ ], [ ] (Auto/Red-Eye Reduction), [ ], or [ ] based on the type of subject and brightness. ZS60 When is pressed and [...
Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode) About Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation is automatically activated in Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or Intelligent Auto Mode. Backlight is a condition where a light shines from behind a subject. When there is a backlight, the subject appears darker and the camera will automatically attempt to correct it by increasing the brightness of the picture.
Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode) Combining pictures into a single still picture with rich gradation ([iHDR]) Recording mode: When there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject, [iHDR] records multiple still pictures with differing exposures and combines them to create a single still picture rich in gradation.
Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode) Defocusing the background (Defocus control function) Recording mode: You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen. Press to display the setting screen • When in Intelligent Auto Plus mode, each press of switches between brightness (exposure) setting operation (→94), blur control operation, and operation finish.
Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode) Recording images by changing the brightness (exposure) or color tone Recording mode: Setting brightness (exposure) Press button • Each press of switches between brightness (exposure) setting operation, blur control operation (→93), and operation finish. ZS100 Rotate the rear dial to adjust brightness (exposure) ZS60...
Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode) ● When [Exposure Comp. Reset] is set to [ON], the set brightness returns to standard (midpoint) if the camera is turned off or the camera is changed to another recording mode. (→85) ●...
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Recording mode Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode) Available menus You can set only the following menus. Intelligent Auto Plus Mode Menu Item [Rec] [Photo Style], [Aspect Ratio], [Picture Size], [Quality], [AF Mode], [AFS/AFF/AFC], [Burst Rate], [4K PHOTO], [Auto Bracket], [Self Timer], [Post Focus], [iHandheld Night Shot], [iHDR], [Time Lapse Shot], [Stop Motion Animation], [Shutter Type], [Color Space] , [Stabilizer],...
Recording mode Taking pictures after automatically setting the aperture value and shutter speed (Program AE Mode) Recording mode: Take pictures using automatic aperture values and shutter speed settings in accordance with the brightness of a subject. Set mode dial to [ Press the shutter button halfway •...
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Recording mode Taking pictures after automatically setting the aperture value and shutter speed (Program AE Mode) • ZS100 The camera automatically removes noise when [Long Shtr NR] is set to [ON] and the shutter speed is slow. Therefore, [Long shutter noise reduction ongoing] may be displayed.
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Recording mode Taking pictures after automatically setting the aperture value and shutter speed (Program AE Mode) About Program Shift The function for maintaining the same exposure (brightness) while changing the shutter speed and aperture value combination is called “Program Shift”. You can use “Program Shift”...
Recording mode Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed Recording mode: • The effect of the aperture value and shutter speed you have set is not applied to the recording screen. To check the effect on the recording screen, use Preview Mode. (→106) •...
Recording mode Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed Taking pictures by setting the aperture value (Aperture-Priority AE Mode) When the aperture value is increased, the range of depth in focus expands, and the picture shows up clearly from the position of the camera to the background. When the aperture value is reduced, the range of depth in focus shrinks, and the background can get blurry.
Recording mode Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed Taking pictures by setting the shutter speed (Shutter-Priority AE Mode) When you increase the shutter speed, you can reduce jitter when recording a subject. When you decrease the shutter speed, the subject’s movement is shown. Set mode dial to [ ZS100 Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed...
Recording mode Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed (Manual Exposure Mode) Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. Set mode dial to [ Exposure meter ZS100 Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed and the...
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Recording mode Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed ● ZS100 When you rotate the control ring or rear dial, an exposure meter is displayed. ● ZS60 When you rotate the control ring or control dial, an exposure meter is displayed. ●...
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Recording mode Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed About [T] (Time) ZS100 If you set the shutter speed to [T], the shutter stays open when the shutter button is pressed fully. (Approximately up to 120 seconds) The shutter closes if you press the shutter button again.
Recording mode Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed Checking the effects of the aperture value and shutter speed (Preview Mode) Recording mode: You can use Preview Mode to check the effects of the selected aperture value and shutter speed.
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Recording mode Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed Depth of field characteristic Aperture value Small Large Recording Focal length Telephoto Wide-angle conditions Distance to a subject Close Shallow (narrow) Deep (wide) Example: Example: Depth of field To take a picture by To take a picture by adjusting (Focus range)
Recording mode Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed Easily set aperture / shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE) Recording mode: When the exposure setting is too bright or too dark, you can use one push AE to achieve a suitable exposure setting.
Recording mode Recording panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode) Recording mode: Consecutive photos taken while the camera is moved are combined to form a panorama. Set mode dial to [ Press the shutter button halfway to focus Press the shutter button fully and pan the camera in a small circular motion to the recording direction to start recording Taking pictures from left to right Horizontal/vertical...
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Recording mode Recording panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode) ■ Changing the recording direction and angle of view (image size) of panorama pictures → [Rec] → [Panorama Settings] [Direction] Sets the recording direction. ] / [ ] / [ ] / [ [Picture Size] Sets the angle of view (image size).
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Recording mode Recording panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode) ■ About panorama picture playback Pressing will start scrolling playback automatically in the same direction as the recording. • The following operations can be performed during scrolling playback. Start panorama playback / Pause Stop When the playback is paused, you can scroll forwards and backwards by dragging the screen.
Recording mode Taking pictures according to the scene (Scene Guide Mode) Recording mode: If you select a scene to suit the subject and recording conditions with reference to the example images, the camera will set optimal exposure, color, and focus, allowing you to record in a manner appropriate to the scene.
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Recording mode Taking pictures according to the scene (Scene Guide Mode) ● In the following scene, the recording screen is displayed like a frame dropping with a slight delay compared to normal recording. [Glistening Water], [Glittering Illuminations], [Soft Image of a Flower] ●...
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Recording mode Taking pictures according to the scene (Scene Guide Mode) For the setting procedures for the Scene Guide Mode, refer to (→112) 5: [Relaxing Tone] 6: [Sweet Child’s Face] ● When you touch the face, a still picture is recorded with the focus and exposure set for the touched location.
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Recording mode Taking pictures according to the scene (Scene Guide Mode) For the setting procedures for the Scene Guide Mode, refer to (→112) 14: [Warm Glowing Nightscape] ● Tripod, self-timer recommended. ● The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is due to signal processing and is not a malfunction.
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Recording mode Taking pictures according to the scene (Scene Guide Mode) For the setting procedures for the Scene Guide Mode, refer to (→112) 20: [Appetizing Food] ● The more the zoom is drawn towards T side and the closer the camera is brought to the subject, the greater the effect will be.
Recording mode Taking Pictures with different picture effects (Creative Control Mode) Recording mode: This mode records with additional picture effects. You can set the effects to be applied to a picture by selecting a sample picture and checking them simultaneously on the screen. Preview display Set mode dial to [ Press...
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Recording mode Taking Pictures with different picture effects (Creative Control Mode) ● In the following picture effect, the recording screen is displayed like a frame dropping with a slight delay compared to normal recording. [Rough Monochrome], [Silky Monochrome], [Miniature Effect], [Soft Focus], [Star Filter], [Sunshine] ●...
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Recording mode Taking Pictures with different picture effects (Creative Control Mode) Picture effect Items that can be set [Sepia] Contrast Low contrast High contrast [Monochrome] Coloring Yellowish coloring Bluish coloring [Dynamic Monochrome] Contrast Low contrast High contrast [Rough Monochrome] Grainy picture effect Weak grainy picture effect Strong grainy picture effect [Silky Monochrome]...
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Recording mode Taking Pictures with different picture effects (Creative Control Mode) Picture effect Items that can be set [Star Filter] Length of the rays of light Rays of light is short Rays of light is long Number of the rays of light Smaller Larger Angle of the rays of light...
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Recording mode Taking Pictures with different picture effects (Creative Control Mode) Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus control function) You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen. Press to display the setting screen •...
Recording mode Taking Pictures with different picture effects (Creative Control Mode) [Miniature Effect] ■ Defocusing a picture You can create the impression of a diorama by intentionally creating a blurred area and focusing area using [Miniature Effect]. You can set the recording direction (direction of blurred area), position and size of the focusing area.
Recording mode Taking Pictures with different picture effects (Creative Control Mode) [One Point Color] ■ Select the color to be retained After touching [ ], touch [ Select the color to be retained with and press [MENU/SET] • You can also select it by touch operations. •...
Recording mode Recording motion pictures by setting the aperture value/shutter speed (Creative Video Mode) Recording mode: You can record motion pictures by manually setting the aperture value and shutter speed. Set mode dial to [ Set the menu → [Motion Picture] → [Exposure Mode] Press to select [P], [A], [S] or [M], and press [MENU/SET] •...
Recording mode Recording motion pictures by setting the aperture value/shutter speed (Creative Video Mode) Recording Slow Motion Pictures ([High Speed Video]) Slow motion pictures can be recorded by performing recording at a super high speed. When these recordings are played back, the motion is displayed slowly. •...
Recording mode Recording motion pictures by setting the aperture value/shutter speed (Creative Video Mode) Minimizing operational sounds during motion picture recording The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated during the recording of a motion picture. Using touch icons allows silent operation while recording motion pictures.
Recording mode Registering your own settings and recording (Custom Mode) Recording mode: You can register the current camera settings as custom settings. If you then record in Custom Mode, you can use the registered settings. • Initial setting of the Program AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially. Registering your own settings ([Cust.Set Mem.]) To allow recording using the same settings, up to 3 sets of current camera settings can be registered using [Cust.Set Mem.].
Recording mode Registering your own settings and recording (Custom Mode) Recording using registered custom set Set mode dial to [ • The custom set you used last time will be called up. ■ To change a custom set Set mode dial to [ Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the menu Press to select the custom set you want to use, and press [MENU/SET]...
Picture Quality and coloring Settings Adjusting the picture quality with effects [Photo Style] Recording mode: You can adjust the colors and picture quality according to the concept of the picture that you want to create. → [Rec] → [Photo Style] [Standard] Standard setting.
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Picture Quality and coloring Settings Adjusting the picture quality with effects [Photo Style] ■ Adjusting the picture quality • Picture quality cannot be adjusted in the Intelligent Auto Plus Mode. Press to select the type of Photo Style Standard Press to select an item and press to adjust Increases the contrast in a picture.
Picture Quality and coloring Settings Taking pictures using picture effects [Filter Settings] Recording mode: You can apply picture effects (filters) that are available for Creative Control Mode to images in other modes, such as Aperture-Priority AE Mode or Panorama Shot Mode. For details (→117).
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Picture Quality and coloring Settings Taking pictures using picture effects [Filter Settings] Taking two still pictures with and without picture effects ([Simultaneous record w/o filter]) You can take two still pictures at the same time by pressing the shutter button once; one with effects and one without effects.
Picture Quality and coloring Settings Adjusting highlights and shadows ZS100 [Highlight Shadow] Recording mode: You can adjust the highlights and shadows in a picture while confirming the brightness of these areas on the screen. Set the menu → [Rec] → [Highlight Shadow] Press to select the item ([Standard])
Picture Quality and coloring Settings Adjusting the White Balance Recording mode: In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
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Picture Quality and coloring Settings Adjusting the White Balance Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixtures, etc., the optimal White Balance will ] * or [ ] * . vary depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB], [ ], [ ], [ ZS100 ●...
Picture Quality and coloring Settings Adjusting the White Balance Setting the White Balance manually Take a picture of a white object under the target light source to adjust colors. In steps of “Adjusting White Balance,” (→134) select [ ], [ ], [ and press ZS100...
Picture Quality and coloring Settings Adjusting the White Balance Performing White Balance fine adjustments White Balance settings can be individually fine-tuned if colors still do not appear as anticipated. In steps of “Adjusting White Balance,” (→134) select the White Balance and press to perform White Balance fine adjustments : A (amber: orangish colors)
Picture Quality and coloring Settings Adjusting the White Balance Bracket recording using White Balance Bracket settings are performed based on the fine adjustment values for White Balance, and three pictures with different coloring are automatically recorded when the shutter button is pressed once. ZS100 Perform fine adjustments of the White Balance in step...
Picture Quality and coloring Settings Setting the picture quality and size Changing the aspect ratio of the still pictures Recording mode: This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. → [Rec] →...
Picture Quality and coloring Settings Setting the picture quality and size Setting the compression rate of pictures ([Quality]) Recording mode: Set the compression rate used for storing pictures. → [Rec] → [Quality] Settings File format Description Gives priority to picture quality and saves pictures in JPEG file format.
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Picture Quality and coloring Settings Setting the picture quality and size ● When you play back a picture recorded with [ ], the gray area is displayed according to the aspect ratio of the picture during recording. ● The setting is fixed to [ ] when recording 4K photos or recording in [Post Focus].
Picture Quality and coloring Settings Using the picture correction functions effectively Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions. Correcting contrast and exposure ([i.Dynamic]) Recording mode: Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colors when there is significant contrast between background and subject.
Picture Quality and coloring Settings Using the picture correction functions effectively Combining still pictures with different exposures ([HDR]) Recording mode: The camera can combine 3 still pictures taken at different exposures into a single properly exposed picture with rich gradation. The individual pictures used to create the HDR picture are not saved.
Picture Quality and coloring Settings Using the picture correction functions effectively Suppressing the noise of a long exposure ZS100 ([Long Shtr NR]) Recording mode: The camera can automatically eliminate the noise made when taking pictures with a slower shutter speed (e.g. to record night scenes) in order to take sharp pictures. →...
Picture Quality and coloring Settings Using the picture correction functions effectively Setting the color space ZS100 Recording mode: You can set the method for reproducing the colors to correctly display the recorded pictures on the screens of a PC or printer, etc. →...
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Recording mode: ZS100 Recording mode: ZS60 By setting the optimum Focus Mode or Auto Focus Mode for the subject or recording condition, you can let the camera automatically adjust focus in various scenes. ZS100 Press [ ] button (...
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus ● When the [AFS/AFF/AFC] in [Rec] menu is set to [AFF] or [AFC]. • A beep will be emitted when focus is first achieved during the pressing halfway. • ZS100 If Auto Focus Mode is set to [ ] or to a Custom Multi setting like [...
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Set the focusing operation to be performed when the shutter button is pressed halfway (AFS, AFF, AFC) Recording mode: → [Rec] → [AFS/AFF/AFC] The movement of the Settings subject and the scene Description (recommended) “AFS”...
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Switching [AF Mode] Recording mode: This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Set the menu → [Rec] → [AF Mode] Press to select Auto Focus mode and press [MENU/SET]...
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Taking front-on pictures of people (Face/Eye Detection) The camera automatically detects the faces and eyes of subjects. The camera adjusts the focus on the eye that is closer to the camera and the exposure using the face (when [Metering Mode] is set to [ ] (Multi Metering)).
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Automatically locking the focus on a moving subject (Tracking) With cursor button operations Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject and press the shutter button halfway When the subject is recognized, the AF Tracking frame changes from white to yellow, and the subject is automatically kept in focus.
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Subject not centered in picture (49-area-focusing) Focuses on the subject in the wide range area (up to 49-area- focusing) on the recording screen. ● You can select the focusing area. (→158) SQW0547...
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Setting the shape of an AF area , etc. (Custom Multi) ZS100 You can set the preferred shape of an AF area by selecting 49 points in the AF area, based on the subject.
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Select the AF area When selecting [ ] / [ ] / [ You can set the size and position of the area in the vertical direction when [ ] is selected, in the horizontal direction when [ ] is selected, and in all directions when [...
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Determined position for focus (1-area-focusing) / ZS100 (Pinpoint-focusing) Determined position for focus (1-area-focusing) ZS60 (1-area-focusing) Focuses on AF area in center of picture. (Recommended when focus is difficult to align) •...
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Changing the position and size of the AF area Recording mode: ZS100 When in Auto Focus Mode is selected, you can change the position ], [ ], [ ], or [ and size of the AF area.
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus ■ When selecting [ ] / [ You can change the position and size of the AF area. Set the menu → [Rec] → [AF Mode] Select [ ] or [ ] and press •...
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus ■ When selecting [ You can set the focus position by selecting an AF area group. The Examples of group AF area, which is configured with 49 points, is divided into groups consisting of 9 points each (6 points or 4 points for the groups located at the edges of the screen).
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus ■ When selecting [ ZS100 You can enlarge the screen to perform more precise settings of the focus position. • You cannot set the focus position at the edges of the screen. Set the menu →...
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Changing the display of the assist screen ZS100 → [Custom] → [Pinpoint AF Display] [FULL]: Enlarges the assist screen using the entire screen. [PIP]: Enlarges the assist screen on part of the screen. •...
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Setting the AF area position with the touch pad Recording mode: You can move the AF area displayed on the viewfinder by touching the monitor. • ZS100 If you touch the monitor when the Auto Focus Mode is set to [Custom Multi] such as ], the AF area setting screen will be displayed.
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Optimizing the focus and brightness for a touched position Recording mode: You can optimize the focus and brightness for the position you have touched. Set the menu → [Custom] → [Touch Settings] → [Touch AF] → [AF+AE] Touch the subject you want to optimize the brightness •...
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Setting your preferred focusing method You can use the [Custom] menu to set the focusing method in detail. Enabling/disabling focus adjustment when the shutter button is pressed halfway → [Custom] →...
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Turning on/off the AF Assist Lamp → [Custom] → [AF Assist Lamp] → [ON] / [OFF] Illuminates the AF Assist Lamp when the shutter button is pressed halfway when it is too dark to facilitate focusing.
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking close-up pictures (Macro recording) Recording mode: This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. ZS100 Press [ ] button ( ZS60 Press to select the item and press [MENU/SET] You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm...
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking close-up pictures (Macro recording) ● When recording a subject close to the camera, we recommend taking a picture without using the flash. ● A picture may be out of focus when the subject is out of focus range, even if the focus display is lit. ●...
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Manual Focus Recording mode: Manual Focus is convenient when you want to lock the focus to take pictures or when it is difficult to adjust focus using Auto Focus. ZS100 Press [ ] button ( Press to select [MF] and press...
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Manual Focus Turn the control ring to adjust focus ZS100 Turning the control ring to the right: Focusing on a nearby subject Turning the control ring to the left: Focusing on a distant subject ZS60 •...
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Manual Focus Operation Touch operation Description Drag Moves the enlarged area. Pinch in / — Enlarges/reduces the AF area in small steps. Pinch out ZS100 — Enlarges/reduces the AF area in large steps. ZS60 Switches the enlarged display.
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Manual Focus Quickly adjusting the focus using Auto Focus In Manual Focus, the focus can be set on the subject through Auto Focus. (One shot AF) Touch [ ● Auto Focus is activated at the center of the frame. ●...
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Manual Focus Technique for Manual Focus Turn the control ring to focus on the subject Rotate it a little more Finely focus on the subject by rotating it slowly in reverse ●...
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Manual Focus Enabling/disabling [Peaking] to add color to the portions of the image that are in focus → [Custom] → [Peaking] ● [Peaking] functions during Manual Focus or when you are adjusting focus manually using [AF+MF].
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or ZS100 exposure (AF/AE Lock) Recording mode: The AF/AE Lock function is convenient, for example, when there is too much contrast with the subject and you cannot get appropriate exposure (AE Lock) or when you want to take a still picture composed with the subject outside the AF area (AF Lock).
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) ZS100 Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure (AF/AE Lock) ● AF Lock only is effective in the following case: • Manual Exposure Mode ● During Manual Focus, only AE Lock can be used. ●...
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or ZS60 exposure (AF/AE Lock) Recording mode: The AF/AE Lock function is convenient, for example, when there is too much contrast with the subject and you cannot get appropriate exposure (AE Lock) or when you want to take a still picture composed with the subject outside the AF area (AF Lock).
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) ZS60 Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure (AF/AE Lock) ● AF Lock only is effective in the following case: • Manual Exposure Mode ● During Manual Focus, only AE Lock can be used. ●...
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Recording mode: Corrects the exposure when there is a backlight or when the subject is too dark or too bright. Press [ ] button ( ZS100 ZS100 Rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure ZS60 Rotate the control dial to compensate the...
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Press [MENU/SET] to set • You can also press the shutter button halfway to set. ● You can set the exposure compensation value in the range between –5 EV and +5 EV. Settings can be made within a range of –...
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Setting the ISO Sensitivity Recording mode: Set ISO sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting) manually. We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations. Set the menu → [Rec] → [Sensitivity] ZS100 Select the ISO sensitivity by rotating the rear dial ZS60 Select the ISO sensitivity by rotating the...
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Setting the ISO Sensitivity Setting guide ZS100 ISO sensitivity [125] [12800] Location Bright Dark (recommended) (outdoors) Shutter speed Slow Fast Interference High Subject blur High ZS60 ISO sensitivity [80] [3200] Location Bright Dark (recommended) (outdoors) Shutter speed Slow...
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Setting the ISO Sensitivity Setting the upper limit of ISO Sensitivity Recording mode: You can set the upper limit of ISO sensitivity when ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] or → [Rec] → [ISO Limit Set] •...
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Setting the ISO Sensitivity Extending the ISO Sensitivity setting Recording mode: You can extend the numeric values that can be set for ISO Sensitivity. → [Rec] → [Extended ISO] Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ● The setting cannot be made during 4K photo recording or recording in [Post Focus].
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Setting the metering mode Recording mode: You can change the metering method used for measuring brightness. → [Rec] → [Metering Mode] [Metering Mode] Brightness measurement position Conditions Normal usage Whole screen (produces balanced pictures) (Multiple) Center and surrounding area Subject in center...
Recording 4K Photos Recording 4K Photos Recording mode: You can select the desired moment from a burst of 4K photos taken at 30 frames/second and save that moment as a picture of approx. 8 million pixels. Record a 4K photo Select and save pictures The picture is complete •...
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Recording 4K Photos Recording 4K Photos For capturing the best shot of a fast-moving subject (e.g., sports, aeroplanes, trains) Burst recording is performed while the shutter button is pressed and held. The shutter sound will be heard repeatedly. [4K Burst] Press and hold (→187) Recording is performed...
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Recording 4K Photos Recording 4K Photos Record a 4K photo • Recording with [ ] ([4K Burst]) (→187) • Recording with [ ] ([4K Burst(S/S)]) (→188) • Recording with [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) (→189) • When you perform 4K burst photo recording, a 4K burst file will be saved in the MP4 format.
Recording 4K Photos Recording 4K Photos Recording with [4K Burst] Select [ ] ([4K Burst]) (→184) Press the shutter button halfway Available recording time Press and hold the shutter button fully for as long as you want to perform recording •...
Recording 4K Photos Recording 4K Photos Recording with [4K Burst(S/S)] Select [ ] ([4K Burst(S/S)]) (→184) Press the shutter button fully • Recording will start. • If you are using Auto Focus, continuous AF will work while recording. Focus will be adjusted continuously. Available recording time Press the shutter button fully again •...
Recording 4K Photos Recording 4K Photos Recording with [4K Pre-Burst] Select [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) (→184) • When you press the shutter button halfway, the aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. Press the shutter button fully • Recording of a 4K burst file will be performed for approximately 1 second before and after the moment that the shutter button is pressed.
Recording 4K Photos Recording 4K Photos Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and saving • The picture will be saved in JPEG format. • The picture will be saved with recording information (Exif information), including its shutter speed, aperture and ISO sensitivity information. Setting [Playback Mode] in the [Playback] menu to [4K PHOTO] enables you to play back only 4K burst files and pictures created from them.
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Recording 4K Photos Recording 4K Photos <Slide view screen> Position of the displayed frame Operation Touch operation Description Selects a frame ZS100 • You can select a frame from 60 frames Touch → Drag (continuous burst time of approximately 2 ZS60 seconds).
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Recording 4K Photos Recording 4K Photos • During marker operation, you can skip to the markers that you added or the beginning or end of the 4K burst file. Press [Fn1] button again to return to the original operation. Operation Touch operation Description Moves to the next marker.
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Recording 4K Photos Recording 4K Photos <4K burst playback screen> During pause During continuous playback Operation Touch operation Description Continuous playback Continuous rewind • Frames are rewound in approximately 0.5 second intervals at a faster speed than that of continuous playback.
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Recording 4K Photos Recording 4K Photos 4K burst files recorded with [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) Select a 4K burst file on the playback screen, and press • [ ] is displayed on a 4K burst file. • The same operation can be performed by touching [ •...
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Recording 4K Photos Recording 4K Photos ■ Selecting and saving pictures on the TV screen Preparation Set [HDMI Mode (Play)] (→82) to [AUTO] or [4K]. • When connecting to a TV that does not support 4K motion picture, select [AUTO]. Connect this unit to a TV using an HDMI micro cable and display the playback screen (→348)
Recording 4K Photos Recording 4K Photos Notes on the 4K Photo function ■ To change the aspect ratio Selecting [Aspect Ratio] in the [Rec] menu allows you to change the aspect ratio for 4K photos. ■ To record the subject with reduced blur You can reduce the blur of the subject by setting a faster shutter speed.
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Recording 4K Photos Recording 4K Photos ■ Limitations on the 4K Photo function To optimize settings for 4K photo recording, certain limitations apply to some recording functions, menu items and other settings. • The following settings are fixed. [4K] (8M) •...
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Recording 4K Photos Recording 4K Photos • The following menu items are disabled: Applicable to [ ] ([4K Burst])/[ ] ([4K Burst(S/S)])/[ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) [Picture Size], [Quality], [AFS/AFF/AFC], [iHandheld Night Shot], [iHDR], [HDR], [Panorama Settings], [Shutter Type], [Flash] , [Flash Adjust.] [Rec] [Extended ISO], [Long Shtr NR] , [Color Space]...
Shutter and Drive Settings Setting the Shutter Type Recording mode: You can take pictures using two types of shutter modes: the mechanical shutter and electronic shutter. Mechanical shutter Electronic shutter Starts the exposure electronically Starts and ends the exposure Description and ends the exposure using the electronically.
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Shutter and Drive Settings Setting the Shutter Type ● In the following cases, recording is performed with an electronic shutter. • [ ] is displayed on the screen • When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH] • When recording 4K photos •...
Shutter and Drive Settings Selecting a Drive Mode Recording mode: You can switch the operation to be performed when you press the shutter button. Press [ ] button ( ZS100 Press to select the drive mode and press [MENU/SET] When the shutter button is pressed, [Single] only one picture is recorded.
Shutter and Drive Settings Burst function Recording mode: The pictures are recorded in succession while the shutter button is pressed. • Pictures that are taken while the burst speed is set to [SH] are recorded together as a single burst group (→275). Press [ ] button ( Press...
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Shutter and Drive Settings Burst function ZS60 [SH] (Super high (Middle (High speed) (Low speed) speed) speed) Speed [AFS] (pictures/ [AFF] / [AFC] ― sec.) Live View during burst None None Available Available recording With RAW files ― Number of recordable Without RAW Depends on the capacity of the card...
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Shutter and Drive Settings Burst function Focusing in burst mode Focusing varies depending on the [AFS/AFF/AFC] in [Rec] menu (→148) and the setting of [Focus/Release Priority] (→164) in the [Custom] menu. If the focus mode is [MF], the focus is set manually. [AFS/AFF/AFC] [Focus/Release Priority] Focus...
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Shutter and Drive Settings Burst function ● When the burst speed is set to [H] and if many burst pictures are taken, the burst speed may be reduced while burst pictures are being taken. ● When the burst speed is set to [SH] or [H] ([AFS/AFF/AFC] in [Rec] menu is set to [AFS] or the focus mode is set to [MF]), and the exposure and White Balance are fixed to those of the first picture.
Shutter and Drive Settings Recording while exposure is changed automatically [Auto Bracket] Recording mode: Each time the shutter button is pressed, recordings are made of up to 7 pictures with different exposure settings based on the Exposure Compensation range. Example of Auto Bracket recording when [Step] is set to [ ] and [Sequence] is set to [0/–/+] 1st picture...
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Shutter and Drive Settings Recording while exposure is changed automatically [Auto Bracket] ■ Changing the Single/Burst setting, compensation range, and recording ZS100 sequence of Auto Bracket Set the menu → [Rec] → [Auto Bracket] Press to select [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] or [Sequence] and press [MENU/SET] Press to select the setting and press [MENU/SET]...
Shutter and Drive Settings Taking pictures with self-timer Recording mode: We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for preventing jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds. Press [ ] button ( Press to select an item ([ ], etc.) and press...
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Shutter and Drive Settings Taking pictures with self-timer Press the shutter button halfway to focus, and press it fully to start recording • The focus and exposure are fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • After the self-timer indicator flashes, recording will ZS100 start.
Functions for specific subjects and purposes Saving a picture by selecting a focus point after recording [Post Focus] Recording mode: You can record bursts of photos with the same quality as a 4K photo while automatically changing the focus point ([Post Focus] recording). After recording, you can select a point on the screen to save a picture with that point as the focus point.
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Functions for specific subjects and purposes Saving a picture by selecting a focus point after recording [Post Focus] Press the shutter button fully to start recording Recording progress bar • The focus point changes automatically while recording. When the recording progress bar disappears, recording automatically ends. Recording in post focus Recording in post focus •...
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Functions for specific subjects and purposes Saving a picture by selecting a focus point after recording [Post Focus] • The following limitations apply to the recording functions indicated below. Program Shift × Exposure compensation –3 EV to +3 EV Shutter speed 1/30 to 1/16000 [AFS/AFF/AFC] [AF Mode]...
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Functions for specific subjects and purposes Saving a picture by selecting a focus point after recording [Post Focus] ● The following changes occur when [Post Focus] recording: • The [i.Resolution] setting changes from [EXTENDED] to [LOW]. • [Destination] in [Travel Date] cannot be recorded. •...
Functions for specific subjects and purposes Saving a picture by selecting a focus point after recording [Post Focus] Select the focus point and save the picture On the playback screen, select the image with the ] icon and press • The same operation can be performed by touching [ Select the focus point by touching it •...
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Functions for specific subjects and purposes Saving a picture by selecting a focus point after recording [Post Focus] Making fine adjustments to focus You can enlarge and make fine adjustments to the focus of the picture that you touched to display in Step of “Select the focus point and save the picture”...
Functions for specific subjects and purposes Taking pictures automatically at set intervals [Time Lapse Shot] Recording mode: You can preset data such as recording start time and time lapse to take still pictures automatically. This setting is convenient for taking pictures at constant intervals for landscape scenes, observation of the gradual changes in animals/plants, and other applications.
Functions for specific subjects and purposes Taking pictures automatically at set intervals [Time Lapse Shot] Press the shutter button fully • The recording starts automatically. • During recording standby, the camera turns off automatically when no operation is performed for a preset interval. The [Time Lapse Shot] recording will continue even if the camera is turned off, and the camera is automatically turned on at the recording start time.
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Functions for specific subjects and purposes Taking pictures automatically at set intervals [Time Lapse Shot] ● This function is not intended for application-specific systems (monitoring cameras). ● If you leave the camera unattended during [Time Lapse Shot] recording, make sure that the camera is not stolen.
Functions for specific subjects and purposes Creating stop motion animation [Stop Motion Animation] Recording mode: You can stitch still pictures to create stop motion animation. • Complete the date and time settings in advance. (→42) • Still pictures that were captured using frame-by-frame recording are grouped into a single picture group.
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Functions for specific subjects and purposes Creating stop motion animation [Stop Motion Animation] Press to select [New] and press [MENU/SET] Press the shutter button fully • Up to 9,999 frames can be recorded. Move the subject to decide on the composition •...
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Functions for specific subjects and purposes Creating stop motion animation [Stop Motion Animation] Select a method to create a stop motion animation • [Rec Format]: [MP4] Sets the picture quality of the motion picture. [Rec Quality] [4K/30p] / [4K/24p] / [FHD/60p] / [FHD/30p] / [HD/30p] / [VGA/30p] ZS100 Set the number of frames per second.
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Functions for specific subjects and purposes Creating stop motion animation [Stop Motion Animation] ● [Auto Shooting] may not be performed according to the preset interval because recording could take time under some recording conditions, such as when pictures are taken using a flash. ●...
Functions for specific subjects and purposes Performing multiple exposures for a single ZS100 picture [Multi Exp.] Recording mode: You can create an effect similar to the operation of up to four times of exposure on a single picture. Set the menu →...
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Functions for specific subjects and purposes ZS100 Performing multiple exposures for a single picture [Multi Exp.] ■ About the automatic gain compensation setting Select [Auto Gain] on the screen in step of “Performing multiple exposures for a single picture” (→223). •...
Functions for specific subjects and purposes Disabling the beeps and flash at the same time [Silent Mode] Recording mode: This mode is useful when you are taking pictures in a quiet environment or public facilities or when you take pictures of a subject such as a baby or animal. Set the menu →...
Functions for specific subjects and purposes Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] Recording mode: The Face Recognition function recognizes a face similar to a registered face and automatically adjusts focus and exposure for the face with higher priority. Even if a person you want to focus on is standing at the back or corner in a group photo, the camera will automatically recognize the person and record this person’s face clearly.
Functions for specific subjects and purposes Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] ● This function is not available in the following cases: • [Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode) • During motion picture recording • When recording 4K photos •...
Functions for specific subjects and purposes Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] to select the item for editing and press [MENU/SET] [Name] to select [SET] and press [MENU/SET] Enter the name (See “Entering Text”: (→87)) [Age] Set the birthdate. to select [SET] and press [MENU/SET] to select year, month and day, set with , and press...
Functions for specific subjects and purposes Setting the profile for a baby or pet to record in a picture Recording mode: You can set a name or birthday of a baby or pet before taking a picture to record the name or age in months/years in the picture.
Functions for specific subjects and purposes Displaying the appropriate screen for specific recording conditions Checking the area where overexposure may occur ([Zebra Pattern]) Recording mode: You can check the area in a picture that is brighter than a certain brightness, which could result in overexposure, by displaying such an area using a zebra pattern.
Functions for specific subjects and purposes Displaying the appropriate screen for specific recording conditions Setting a monochrome display for the recording screen ([Monochrome Live View]) Recording mode: You can display the recording screen in black and white. This function is useful when a black and white screen will make it easier to adjust focus in Manual Focus mode.
Functions for specific subjects and purposes Recording while monitoring camera images ZS100 Recording mode: When using the HDMI output, you can take pictures while monitoring the camera image on a TV, etc. ■ To connect with an HDMI micro cable Check the plug direction and insert it straight in.
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Functions for specific subjects and purposes ZS100 Recording while monitoring camera images ● When using the Auto Focus Mode [ ] or MF assist, the screen cannot be enlarged in windowed mode. ● [Aspect Ratio] in the [Rec] menu is fixed to [16:9]. ●...
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Correcting jitter Recording mode: Automatically detects and prevents jitter. Set the menu → [Rec] → [Stabilizer] to select the item and press [MENU/SET] Corrects vertical and horizontal jitter. (Normal) Corrects vertical jitter. This setting is ideal for panning (technique of recording a subject by matching the camera movement with the movement of a subject going in a specific direction).
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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Correcting jitter ● When you use a tripod, we recommend setting [Stabilizer] to [OFF]. [ ] is displayed on the screen at that time. ● [Stabilizer] cannot be used by selecting [ ] (Normal) in Panorama Shot Mode. ●...
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Using Zoom Zoom types and use The zoom ratio changes when the picture size is changed. Optical Zoom Recording mode: You can zoom in without degrading the picture quality. Maximum magnification: ZS100 ZS60 ● This function is not available in the following case: •...
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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Using Zoom To increase the zoom ratio further, the following zoom can be used in combination. [i.Zoom] Recording mode: You can use the camera’s Intelligent Resolution technology to increase the zoom ratio up to 2x higher than the original zoom ratio with limited deterioration of picture quality. →...
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Using Zoom [Digital Zoom] Recording mode: Zoom 4x further than Optical/Extended optical zoom. When [Digital Zoom] is used simultaneously with [i.Zoom], you can only increase the zoom ratio up to 2x. Note that, with Digital Zoom, enlarging will decrease picture quality. →...
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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Using Zoom Changing the zoom operation settings → [Custom] → [Zoom lever] The zoom operates in the normal way. (Zoom) Each time zoom is operated, the zoom stops at the position for one of the preset focal lengths. •...
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Using Zoom Using the zoom by performing touch operations (Touch zoom) Touch [ ] Touch [ • The slide bar is displayed. Perform zoom operations by dragging the slide • The zoom speed varies depending on the touched position. ] / [ Slow zooming Fast zooming...
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures with flash Recording mode: With the flash you can take pictures in dark places or adjust the entire contrast of a picture by illuminating a subject with a bright background. ■ Open/Close the built-in flash ZS100 To open the flash Slide the flash open lever.
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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Taking pictures with flash About [ ] (Forced Flash Off) ● When pictures cannot be taken using the flash because the flash is closed or during motion picture recording, etc., (Forced Flash Off) is displayed on the recording screen and the flash will not fire.
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Setting the Flash Functions Changing Flash Mode Set the flash to match the recording. Recording mode: ZS100 Set the menu → [Rec] → [Flash] → [Flash Mode] Press to select the item and press [MENU/SET] Always takes pictures using the flash. : [Forced Flash On] •...
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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Setting the Flash Functions Recording mode: ZS60 Press [ ] button ( ) to select the desired type and press [MENU/SET] : [Auto] The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. : iAuto The flash fires automatically to control red eye according to recording conditions : [Auto/Red-Eye]...
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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Setting the Flash Functions ■ Reducing red-eye Recording mode: ZS100 Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture data when recording with flash red-eye reduction ([ ], [ ZS60 Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture data when recording with flash red-eye reduction ([ ], [ ] or [...
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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Setting the Flash Functions ■ Flash settings for each Recording mode (○: Available, –: Not available) ZS100 Recording mode Intelligent Auto Mode – Intelligent Auto Plus Mode – Program AE Mode ○ ○ ○ ○ Aperture-Priority AE Mode ○...
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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Setting the Flash Functions ■ Flash settings for each Recording mode (○: Available, –: Not available) ZS60 Recording mode Intelligent Auto Mode ○ – Intelligent Auto Plus Mode ○ – Program AE Mode ○ ○ ○ ○...
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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Setting the Flash Functions ■ Shutter speeds for each flash mode Flash Mode Shutter speed (seconds) Flash Mode Shutter speed (seconds) 1 - 1/16000 1/60 - 1/2000 - 1/16000 ZS60 ZS100 The shutter speed is set to 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and to T (Time) in Manual Exposure Mode.
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Setting the Flash Functions Setting the 2nd curtain sync ZS100 Recording mode: 2nd curtain sync is a recording method in which the flash fires just before the shutter closes when you take a picture of a moving subject (such as a car) using the flash with a slow shutter speed.
Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash Setting the Flash Functions Adjusting the flash output Recording mode: Adjust the flash output if a picture taken using the flash is too bright or too dark. Set the menu ZS100 → [Rec] → [Flash] → [Flash Adjust.] ZS60 →...
Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures Recording mode: You can record full high-definition quality images that comply with the AVCHD standard, as well as motion pictures recorded in MP4. You can also record a 4K motion picture in MP4. (→254) Audio is recorded in stereo.
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Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures Switching the angle of view setting used for recording still pictures and motion pictures → [Custom] → [Rec Area] → [ ] (Picture) / [ ] (Motion picture) ● If the aspect ratio is different for still pictures and motion pictures, the angle of view will change when starting to record a motion picture.
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Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures ● If the surrounding temperature is high, or a motion picture is recorded continuously, [ ] is displayed and recording may be stopped halfway through to protect the camera. Wait until the camera cools down. ●...
Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures Recording 4K motion pictures Recording mode: You can record high-resolution 4K motion pictures by setting [Rec Quality] to [4K]. • To record 4K motion pictures, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card. (→37) • When you record 4K motion pictures, the angle of view will be narrower than motion pictures of other sizes.
Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures Setting the format, picture size and recording frame rate Recording mode: Set the menu → [Motion Picture] → [Rec Format] to select the item and press [MENU/SET] [AVCHD] This is a data format suitable for playback on high-definition TVs. This data format is suited for playing back motion pictures on a computer and other [MP4] such devices.
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Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures • The quality becomes higher when the number of bit rate gets bigger. This unit uses the “VBR” recording method, and the bit rate is changed automatically depending on the subject to record. Therefore, the recording time is shortened when a subject with fast movement is recorded.
Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures Adjusting the focus while recording motion pictures ([Continuous AF]) Recording mode: Focusing varies depending on the setting of [AFS/AFF/AFC] (→148) in the [Rec] menu and the setting of [Continuous AF] in the [Motion Picture] menu. If the focus mode is [MF], the focus can be set manually.
Recording motion pictures Recording pans with little vibration or recording motion pictures with zoom [4K Live Cropping] Recording mode: You can pan while recording subjects without horizontal shaking of the camera, and you can zoom in and out during motion picture recording without using zoom. During recording, you can crop your video down from the 4K angle of view (3840×2160) to Full High Definition (1920×1080) by capturing the subject at a wide angle of view and setting a crop start frame and crop end frame.
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Recording motion pictures Recording pans with little vibration or recording motion pictures with zoom [4K Live Cropping] Set the crop start frame Start Start • When making settings for the first time, a crop start frame of size 1920×1080 is displayed. (After setting the crop start frame and end frame, the start frame and end frame that you set immediately before will be Size...
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Recording motion pictures Recording pans with little vibration or recording motion pictures with zoom [4K Live Cropping] Press the motion picture button to start Elapsed recording time recording The display switches to the angle of view set in step and the panning or zoom operation is displayed. •...
Recording motion pictures Taking still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded Recording mode: Press the shutter button fully during the motion picture recording • Up to 30 pictures can be recorded. • When you take a still picture, the simultaneous still/motion picture recording icon is displayed.
• Motion pictures will be recorded with [FHD/20M/30p] in [MP4]. • Using the smartphone/tablet app “Panasonic Image App”, you can combine motion pictures recorded with the camera. Music can be added and various editing operations can be performed when you combine them.
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Recording motion pictures Recording Snap Movies Press the motion picture button to start Elapsed recording time recording • Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it. • You cannot stop motion picture recording in the middle. The recording will stop automatically when the set recording time has elapsed.
Recording motion pictures Recording Snap Movies Setting up [Pull Focus] Set the frames that determine a focus start (first) position and focus end (second) position. The camera then measures its distance to the subjects and sets focus. When you start motion picture recording, focus shifts from the first frame to the second frame.
Recording motion pictures Using the [Motion Picture] menu For the setting procedures for the [Motion Picture] menu, refer to (→65) • The [Motion Picture] menu is not displayed in the recording mode in which motion pictures cannot be recorded. [4K Live Cropping] •...
Recording motion pictures Using the [Motion Picture] menu For the setting procedures for the [Motion Picture] menu, refer to (→65) [Continuous AF] • For details (→257). [Level Shot] Recording mode: Level Shot function automatically detects the camera’s tilt while recording motion pictures, and horizontally corrects the recording motion picture so it will not be tilted.
Recording motion pictures Using the [Motion Picture] menu For the setting procedures for the [Motion Picture] menu, refer to (→65) [Wind Noise Canceller] Recording mode: This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphone while maintaining sound quality. Settings: [HIGH] / [STANDARD] / [OFF] •...
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Viewing your pictures Press the Playback button ZS100 Press to select a picture to be displayed • When you press and hold , the pictures are displayed one after another. • ZS100 Pictures can also be forwarded or rewound by rotating ZS60 the rear dial or dragging the screen horizontally (→61).
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Playing Back and Editing Pictures Viewing your pictures ■ Ending Playback Press the Playback button again or press the Motion picture button. The Playback can also be ended by pressing the shutter button halfway. ● ZS100 The playback screen appears if the camera is turned on while pressing the Playback button. ●...
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Viewing motion pictures This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD and MP4 formats. • Motion pictures are displayed with the motion picture icon ([ • 4K burst files recorded with the 4K Photo function are displayed with [ To select and save a picture from 4K burst files, refer to (→190).
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Viewing motion pictures ■ Operations during automatic Snap Movie playback Playback from the beginning Returning to the previous picture Scrolling to the next picture • If you touch the screen, automatic playback will stop. ● Motion pictures recorded with other devices can be played back on this camera but cannot be edited with it.
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Switching the Playback Method Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” Move the zoom lever toward T side ZS100 • Each time you move the zoom lever toward the T side, the magnification increases through four levels: 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x.
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Switching the Playback Method Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback” Move the zoom lever toward W side ZS100 • Move the zoom lever toward the W side and you can switch the display methods in the following order: 1-picture screen (full- screen) →...
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Switching the Playback Method Viewing pictures by their recording date “Calendar Playback” Move the zoom lever toward the W side to display the ZS100 calendar screen ZS60 to select recording date and press Selected date [MENU/SET] TUEWEDTHU FRI SAT •...
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Switching the Playback Method Viewing group pictures You can consecutively play back multiple pictures in a group or play back group pictures one by one. ]: Group pictures recorded consecutively by setting the burst speed to [SH] (→202) ]: Group pictures recorded using [Time Lapse Shot] pic.
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Playing Back and Editing Pictures Switching the Playback Method Playing back group pictures one by one Press • The same operation can be performed by touching [ to select [Display In Group] and press [MENU/SET] to scroll through the pictures •...
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Deleting pictures Deleted pictures cannot be recovered. Pictures will not be deleted in the following cases: • Protected pictures. • Card switch is in “LOCK” position. • Pictures that are not based on the DCF standard. (→269) ●...
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Playing Back and Editing Pictures Deleting pictures To delete multiple (up to 100)/To delete all pictures A picture group (→275) is handled as 1 picture. (All the pictures in the selected picture group are deleted.) Press [ ] button while viewing a picture ZS100 ZS60 to select [Delete Multi]/[Delete All] and press [MENU/SET]...
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu You can specify picture protection, resizing, print settings, and other settings for pictures you have taken. • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→65) ● In the following cases, new pictures are created after they have been edited. Before starting to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the memory card.
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Slide Show] Automatically play pictures in order. You can also put together a slide show composed of only still pictures, only motion pictures, or only 4K Photos, etc. Recommended when viewing on TV screen. Set the menu →...
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu ■ To change settings such as music or display time Select [Effect] or [Setup] and press [MENU/SET]. [Effect] [AUTO] / [NATURAL] / [SLOW] / [SWING] / [URBAN] / [OFF] [Setup] [Duration] [5SEC] / [3SEC] / [2SEC] / [1SEC] [Repeat] [ON] / [OFF]...
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Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu When selecting [Category Play] in step (→281) to select the category and press [MENU/SET] • The available categories are as follows. [Face Recog.] [i-Portrait], [i-Night Portrait], [i-Baby] in Automatic Scene Detection [Clear Portrait], [Silky Skin], [Backlit Softness], [Clear in Backlight], [Relaxing Tone], [Sweet Child’s Face], [Clear Night Portrait] (Scene Guide Mode) [i-Scenery], [i-Sunset] in Automatic Scene Detection...
Preparation Send location information to this unit from your smartphone/tablet. (→314) • You must install “Panasonic Image App” on your smartphone/tablet. (→305) Set the menu →...
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [RAW Processing] ZS100 You can use the camera to develop still pictures that were recorded in RAW format. The created still pictures are saved in JPEG format. Set the menu → [Playback] →...
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Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu Press [MENU/SET] • The screen in step reappears. To set another item, repeat steps Press to select [Begin Processing] and press [MENU/SET] ■ Setting each item When you select an item, the setting screen appears. Touch Operation Description...
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Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu When [Setup] is selected When you select an item, the screen for selecting [Reinstate Adjustments], [Color Space], or [Picture Size] is displayed. to select the item and press [MENU/SET] • When [Reinstate Adjustments] is selected, confirmation screen is displayed. When you select [Yes], the item selection screen reappears.
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Light Composition] Select multiple frames from 4K burst files recorded in 4K Photo mode (→184) that you wish to combine. Parts of the image that are brighter than the preceding frame will be superimposed on the preceding frame to combine the frames into one picture.
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Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu ■ When [Range Merging] is selected Select the first and last frames, and the brighter parts of frames within that range will be superimposed. Select the frame of the first picture The selection method is the same as in step when selecting [Composite Merging].
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Clear Retouch] You can erase unnecessary parts recorded on the pictures taken. • The erasure operation can only be performed by touching. [Clear Retouch] automatically enables the touch operation. Set the menu →...
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Title Edit] You can enter characters (titles etc.) on a recorded picture. After text has been registered, it can be stamped in prints using [Text Stamp] (→291). Set the menu → [Playback] →...
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Text Stamp] You can stamp the recording date and time, names, travel destination, travel dates, etc. on the recorded still pictures. Set the menu → [Playback] → [Text Stamp] → [Single] or [Multi] Select a still picture (→279) •...
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Video Divide] A single motion picture can be split into 2 parts. This is convenient when you want to keep just the necessary scenes, or if you wish to delete unnecessary scenes to increase free space on your card, such as when traveling.
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Time Lapse Video] You can create a motion picture from the pictures in a group that was recorded using [Time Lapse Shot]. The motion picture you created is saved in the MP4 recording format. Set the menu →...
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Resize] Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in web pages, etc. Set the menu → [Playback] → [Resize] → [Single] or [Multi] Select a still picture and size [Single] to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET] to select size and press [MENU/SET]...
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Cropping] Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas. Set the menu → [Playback] → [Cropping] to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET] Select area to crop and press [MENU/SET] ZS100 •...
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Rotate] / [Rotate Disp.] You can automatically display a still picture recorded in portrait orientation by taking the picture with the camera held vertically, or manually rotate the picture in 90-degree units. [Rotate] Rotating a picture manually •...
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Favorite] By labeling your favorite pictures with a star [ ], you can play back your favorite pictures only, or you can delete all pictures except your favorites. Set the menu →...
(Contact the local photo printing store or read operating instructions of the printer to check if DPOF is supported.) For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Set the menu → [Playback] → [Print Set] → [Single] or [Multi] Select a still picture (→279)
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Protect] Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. Set the menu → [Playback] → [Protect] → [Single] or [Multi] Select picture (→279) ■ To clear all In step , select [Protect] →...
Playing Back and Editing Pictures Using the [Playback] menu [Picture Sort] You can set the display sequence used for playing back pictures on this unit. Set the menu → [Playback] → [Picture Sort] to select the item and press [MENU/SET] Displays pictures in the folder name or file name sequence.
Wi-Fi What you can do with the Wi-Fi function ® Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone/tablet (→305) Taking pictures via a smartphone (remote recording) Playing back pictures in the camera on a smartphone Saving pictures in the camera to a smartphone Sending pictures in the camera to social networking services Writing the location information on pictures in the camera Combining motion pictures recorded with Snap Movie according to your...
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Function ■ Before Use • Complete the date and time settings in advance. (→42) • To use the Wi-Fi function on this unit, a wireless access point or a destination device equipped with the wireless LAN function is required. ■...
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Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Function • Before a Wi-Fi connection is established, press the [Wi-Fi] button to perform the following operations: – The information (SSID) required for directly connecting your smartphone to this unit is displayed. – You can select the following items by pressing [DISP.] button.
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Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Function ■ Describing method When “select [Select a destination from History]”, etc. is described in a step, perform any of the following operations. With cursor button operations Use cursor button to select [Select a destination from History] and press [MENU/SET]. With touch screen operations Touch [Select a destination from History].
Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone You can remotely operate the camera using a smartphone. The “Panasonic Image App” (hereafter “Image App”) must be installed on your smartphone. Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Panasonic Image App” For Android™ apps...
Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone Connecting to a smartphone You can easily establish a Wi-Fi connection on this unit without entering a password on your smartphone. Preparation (On the camera) Set [Wi-Fi Password] to [OFF]. (→344) (On your smartphone) Install “Image App”...
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Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone ■ Using an iOS device Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the setting menu of the smartphone Select the SSID displayed on the screen of this unit Return to the home screen and start “Image App” (→305) •...
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Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone Using a password to set up a connection When [Wi-Fi Password] is set to [ON], you can strengthen security by using manual input or a QR code for password authentication. Preparation (On the camera) Set [Wi-Fi Password] to [ON].
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Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone ■ Using an iOS device • When reading a QR Code to connect (Steps are not necessary when reconnecting.) Start “Image App” (→305) Select [ ] → [OK] Read the QR Code displayed on this unit with “Image App” (When you press [MENU/SET] on the camera, the QR code is displayed in an enlarged size.) •...
Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone ■ Using an Android device • When reading a QR Code to connect Start “Image App” (→305) Select [ Read the QR Code displayed on this unit with “Image App” (When you press [MENU/SET] on the camera, the QR code is displayed in an enlarged size.) •...
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Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone ■ When connecting with [Direct] (On the camera) Select [Direct] and press [MENU/SET] • Select [Wi-Fi Direct] or [WPS Connection] , and connect the camera to the smartphone by following the connection method (→341). WPS refers to a function that allows you to easily configure the settings related to the connection and security of wireless LAN devices.
Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone Taking pictures via a smartphone (remote recording) Connect to a smartphone (→306) Operate the smartphone Select [ Take pictures • The recorded images are saved in the camera. • Some settings are not available. ●...
Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone Playing back pictures in the camera on a smartphone Connect to a smartphone (→306) Operate the smartphone Switch the Select [ device of the • You can switch a device of pictures to be displayed using the icon at pictures to be the top left on the screen.
Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone Sending pictures in the camera to social networking services Connect to a smartphone (→306) Operate the smartphone Switch the Select [ device of the • You can switch a device of pictures to pictures to be be displayed using the icon at the top displayed...
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Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone ■ Recording location information and taking pictures Start recording the location information on your smartphone Start “Image App” (→305) Select [ Select [ Select [ Start geotagging] Take pictures using the camera End recording of the location information on your smartphone Select [ Stop geotagging] to end recording of location information...
Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone Combining motion pictures recorded with Snap Movie according to your preference on a smartphone Using a smartphone, you can combine motion pictures recorded with the camera’s [Snap Movie] function (→262). Music can be added to motion pictures to be combined. In addition, you can save the combined motion picture or upload it on a web service.
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Wi-Fi Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone ■ Combining motion pictures by operating a smartphone Connect to a smartphone (→306) Operate the smartphone Select [ Select [ • [Snap Movie] motion pictures with recent recording dates will be selected and automatically sent to the smartphone.
Wi-Fi Displaying still pictures on a TV You can display still pictures on a TV that is compatible with a DLNA certified digital media renderer (DMR) function. Preparation Set the TV to DLNA waiting Mode. • Read the operating instructions for your TV. Set the menu →...
Wi-Fi Sending pictures When sending pictures, first select [New Connection], then select the method of sending pictures. After you have completed connecting, you can also change the sending settings, such as the size of pictures to be sent. ■ Images that can be sent 4K Burst File Destination JPEG...
Wi-Fi Sending pictures ● Since the camera gives priority to recording, sending may take longer during the recording. ● If you turn off the camera before you have completed sending, or if you close the Wi-Fi connection, or in similar situations, unsent files will not be resent. ●...
Wi-Fi Sending pictures Changing the settings for sending images After you have completed connecting, you can change the sending settings, such as the size of pictures to be sent, by pressing the [DISP.] button. Item Description Resize the image to send. [Original] / [Auto] / [Change] •...
Wi-Fi Sending pictures to a smartphone Preparation Install “Image App” in advance. (→305) Set the menu → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Function] → [New Connection] → [Send Images While Recording] / [Send Images Stored in the Camera] → [Smartphone] Select [Via Network] or [Direct] to connect (→338, 341) (On your smartphone)
Wi-Fi Wireless printing You can print out recorded still pictures wirelessly from a PictBridge (wireless LAN-compatible) * printer. Compliant with the DPS over IP standards. Contact the printer manufacturers for details on PictBridge (wireless LAN-compatible) printers. Set the menu → [Setup] →...
Wi-Fi Sending pictures to AV device Still pictures and motion pictures can be sent to AV devices in the home (home AV devices), such as DLNA compatible recorders. Home AV device Wireless access point Preparations When sending a picture to AV devices, set your device to DLNA waiting Mode. •...
Wi-Fi Sending pictures to a PC Still pictures and motion pictures recorded by the camera can be sent to a PC. Preparations • Turn the computer on. • Prepare folders for receiving images on the PC before sending a picture to the PC (below). •...
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Wi-Fi Sending pictures to a PC Sending pictures to a PC Set the menu → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Function] → [New Connection] → [Send Images While Recording] / [Send Images Stored in the Camera] → [PC] Select [Via Network] or [Direct] to connect (→338, 341) Select the PC you want to connect to •...
To send images to a WEB service, you need to register the WEB service. (→328) ● Panasonic assumes no responsibility for the damages resulting from the leakage, loss, etc. of images uploaded on WEB services. ● When uploading images to the WEB service, do not delete images from this camera, even after they have finished sending, until you have checked that they have been properly uploaded to the WEB service.
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Registering the WEB service to “LUMIX CLUB” Check the “FAQ/Contact us” on the following site for compatible WEB services. http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/lumix_faqs/ Preparation Make sure that you have created an account on the WEB service you want to use, and have the login information available.
Wi-Fi Using WEB services Sending pictures Set the menu → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Function] → [New Connection] → [Send Images While Recording] / [Send Images Stored in the Camera] → [Web service] Select [Via Network] and connect (→338) Select a WEB service you want to connect Check the send settings, and select [Set] •...
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Wi-Fi Using WEB services ■ Quickly sending pictures in the camera to WEB services Once you send a picture, you can send pictures to the WEB service as quickly and easily as using a smartphone, only when the environment for connecting to a wireless access point is available.
Wi-Fi Using WEB services When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service] Preparation You need to register to “LUMIX CLUB” (→332) and configure the Cloud Sync. setting to send a picture to a Cloud Folder. Use “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” (→353) on a PC or “Image App” on a smartphone to configure the Cloud Sync.
• You can set the same “LUMIX CLUB” login ID for this unit and a smartphone. (→335) Refer to the “LUMIX CLUB” site for details. http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ Please note; • The service may be suspended due to regular maintenance or unexpected problems, and service contents may be changed or added to, without prior notice to the users.
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Wi-Fi Using “LUMIX CLUB” Acquiring a new login ID ([New account]) Set the menu → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Setup] → [LUMIX CLUB] Select [Set/Add Account] Select [New account] • Connect to the network. Proceed to the next page by selecting [Next]. •...
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Wi-Fi Using “LUMIX CLUB” Using a previously acquired login ID/confirming and changing login ID and password ([Set Login ID]) Preparation To use a previously acquired login ID, confirm your ID and password. To change the “LUMIX CLUB” password on the camera, access the “LUMIX CLUB” website from your smartphone or PC and change the “LUMIX CLUB”...
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Wi-Fi Using “LUMIX CLUB” To set the same login ID for the camera and the smartphone • Setting the same login ID on this unit and your smartphone is convenient for sending images on this unit to other devices or WEB services. ■...
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Wi-Fi Using “LUMIX CLUB” Delete your login ID and account from the “LUMIX CLUB” Delete the login ID from the camera when transferring it to another party or disposing of it. You can also delete your “LUMIX CLUB” account. • Changes and other actions to login IDs can only be made to the login ID acquired with the camera.
Wi-Fi About connections If you have selected [New Connection], select the Wi-Fi function and sending destination, and then select the connection method. If you are connecting with the same settings as used previously, you can quickly start using the Wi-Fi function by connecting with [Select a destination from History] or [Select a destination from Favorite].
Wi-Fi About connections Connecting via a wireless access point ([Via Network]) Select a connection method to the wireless access point. • WPS refers to a function that allows you to easily configure the settings related to the connection and security of wireless LAN devices.
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Wi-Fi About connections If you are not sure about the WPS compatibility (connecting by [From List]) Search for available wireless access points. • Confirm encryption key of the selected wireless access point if the network authentication is encrypted. • When connecting by [Manual Input], confirm SSID, network authentication type, encryption type, encryption key of the wireless access point you are using.
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Wi-Fi About connections ■ When connecting with [Manual Input] On the screen of step of “If you are not sure about the WPS compatibility (connecting by [From List])”, select [Manual Input] (→339) Enter the SSID of the wireless access point you are connecting to, then select [Set] •...
Wi-Fi About connections Connecting directly ([Direct]) Select a connection method with which your equipment is compatible. • Read the operating instructions of your device for details. Connection method Description Set the device to Wi-Fi Direct mode ® Select [Wi-Fi Direct] on the camera screen [Wi-Fi Direct] On the camera screen, select the device to connect to [WPS (Push-Button)]...
Wi-Fi About connections Connecting quickly with the same settings as used previously ([Select a destination from History] / [Select a destination from Favorite]) The camera keeps a History of times you used the Wi-Fi function. You can register items in the History to Favorite. You can easily connect with the same settings as used previously by connecting from History or Favorite.
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Wi-Fi About connections Editing items registered in Favorite Set the menu → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Function] → [Select a destination from Favorite] Select the Favorite item you wish to edit and press Select item Item Description [Remove from Favorite] Cancels Favorites setting.
Wi-Fi [Wi-Fi Setup] Configure the settings required for the Wi-Fi function. [Wi-Fi Setup] cannot be changed when connected to Wi-Fi. Set the menu → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Setup] → Desired setting Item Description [Wi-Fi Password] [ON]: Connects the camera and a smartphone using an SSID and You can improve security password.
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Wi-Fi [Wi-Fi Setup] Item Description [Wi-Fi Function Lock] Setting a password will automatically display the password input To prevent incorrect operation screen when the Wi-Fi function is used. [Setup]: Enter any 4-digit numbers as the password. or use of the Wi-Fi function by a third party and to protect [Cancel] saved personal information,...
• When the [VIERA Link] setting on the camera is set to [ON] and the camera is connected to a VIERA Link (HDMI)-compatible Panasonic television (VIERA), the television automatically switches its input and the playback screen is displayed. For details (→350).
Storing 4K motion pictures on a DVD You cannot transfer or copy motion pictures recorded in [Rec Quality] with [4K] to a Blu-ray disc or DVD using a Panasonic recorder. (Current as of January 2016) You can use the software “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”...
Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the HDMI micro cable. Preparation Turn off both camera and TV. Connect camera to TV Check the plug direction and insert it straight in. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the plug could become deformed and cause faulty operation) Also, do not insert into the wrong socket.
Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen ● Bars may appear at the sides or at the top and bottom of the screen, depending on the aspect ratio setting. ● Change the screen mode on your TV if the picture is displayed with the top or bottom cut off. ●...
CEC-compatible devices. Refer to your product manual to verify compatibility with VIERA Link (HDMI). ● This camera supports VIERA Link (HDMI) Version 5. This is the Panasonic standard that also supports previous Panasonic VIERA Link devices. Preparation Set [VIERA Link] to [ON] (→83).
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Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen ■ Other related operations Turning the unit OFF • The camera can also be turned off when the television is turned off with the remote control. Automatic input select • When the camera and TV are connected by HDMI micro cable, the camera is turned ON, and the camera’s Playback button is pressed, the television input automatically switches to the camera’s screen.
(Do not format the card. This will erase recorded pictures.) If the card is not recognized, refer to the following support website. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ■ Computer specifications You can connect the camera to a computer that can detect a mass storage device (device that stores a large volume of data).
You can also correct still pictures, edit motion pictures, or write to DVD. Check the website below to download/install the software. The software is available for download until the end of March 2021. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/d_pfs98pe.html • Operating environment ® Windows 10 (32-bit/64-bit) ®...
Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC SILKYPIX Developer Studio SE This software develops and edits RAW file pictures. Edited pictures can be saved in a file format such as JPEG or TIFF that can be displayed on a PC, etc. Check the website below to download/install the software.
Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC Copying still pictures and motion pictures Preparations • Install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” on your computer before starting the copying procedure. (→353) • Turn on the camera and computer. Connect camera to computer •...
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Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ■ For PTP mode The camera can be connected to your computer even if [USB Mode] (→82) is set to [PictBridge(PTP)]. • Data can be read only from the card in the PC. •...
(JPEG, RAW, AVCHD, or MP4). • You cannot copy 4K burst files (MP4 format) with [Aspect Ratio] set to an option other than [16:9] to hard disk drives, including those of Panasonic recorders compatible with import of 4K motion pictures. (As of January 2016) •...
Connecting with other devices Printing You can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing. Preparations • Adjust the print quality or other settings on your printer, as needed. • Turn on the camera and printer. Connect camera to printer •...
Connecting with other devices Printing Printing multiple pictures Multiple pictures are printed at one time. Press to select [Multi Print] in step of “Printing” (→358) to select the item and press [MENU/SET] • [Multi Select]: Scroll between pictures with , select pictures to print with [MENU/SET] (Press [MENU/SET] again to release selection.) to select [OK], and press [MENU/SET] •...
Connecting with other devices Printing Printing with date and text Time and date can be set to be printed on the picture when taking the picture by activating the [Text Stamp] function in the [Playback] menu. (→291) ■ Printing date without [Text Stamp] Printing in store: Only recording date can be printed.
Connecting with other devices Printing Making print settings on the camera Setting options include the number of printed pictures and their size. Make settings before selecting [Print start]. to select the item and press [MENU/SET] Item Settings [Print with Date] [ON] / [OFF] [Num.of prints] Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures)
By using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional), you can record and play back without worrying about the remaining battery charge. The optional DC coupler can only be used with the designated Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). ●...
Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays ZS100 • The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [ ] (monitor style) in the monitor. • The information displayed, such as histograms, magnifications, and numeric values, are only for the purpose of reference. In recording Automatic switching between Recording mode...
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Others ZS100 List of monitor/viewfinder displays [Quality] (→140) AF area (→146, 156, 161) 120fps [High Speed Video] (→125) Spot metering target (→183) [Post Focus] (→210) [Self Timer] (→208) [AFS/AFF/AFC] (→148)/ [Silent Mode] (→225) AFS AFF AFC MF (→167) AE Lock (→173) AF Mode (→149)
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Others ZS100 List of monitor/viewfinder displays Touch tab (→61) [Dial Guide] (→52) Touch zoom (→240) White Balance Bracket (→138) White Balance Fine Adjustment Touch Shutter (→63) (→137) [Touch AE] (→64) White Balance (→134) [Peaking] (→172) Coloring (→94) Number of recordable pictures (→39) Function buttons...
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Others ZS100 List of monitor/viewfinder displays In playback 15 pic. 15 pic. 1ST DAY 1ST DAY 11 months 20 days 11 months 20 days 4K Photo (4K burst file) (→184) Playback Mode (→281) [Post Focus] (→210) Protected picture (→299) [Aspect Ratio]/[Picture Size] Number of prints (→298) (→139)
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Others ZS100 List of monitor/viewfinder displays Clear Retouch completed icon Name (→228, 229) (→289) Location (→77) Acquiring information icon Title (→290) (→378) Playback (Motion Pictures) (→270) 1ST DAY Travel elapsed days (→77) Recording information Upload (Wi-Fi) icon (→330) Submenu icon (→276, 330) [Silent Mode] (→225)
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Others ZS100 List of monitor/viewfinder displays ■ Histogram display 1/98 100-0001 Histogram (→57) 1/98 Picture number/Total pictures 100-0001 Folder/File number (→356) Recording information [h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”. It is displayed in order of [Title], [Location], [Name] ([Baby1]/[Baby2], [Pet]), [Name] ([Face Recog.]). This is not displayed for motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD].
Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays ZS60 • The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [ ] (monitor style) in the monitor. • The information displayed, such as histograms, magnifications, and numeric values, are only for the purpose of reference. In recording Simultaneous recording Recording mode...
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Others ZS60 List of monitor/viewfinder displays [Quality] (→140) AF area (→146, 156, 161) 240fps 120fps [High Speed Video] (→125) Spot metering target (→183) [Post Focus] (→210) [Self Timer] (→208) [AFS/AFF/AFC] (→148)/ [Silent Mode] (→225) AFS AFF AFC MF (→167) AE Lock (→175) AF Mode (→149)
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Others ZS60 List of monitor/viewfinder displays Touch tab (→61) [Dial Guide] (→52) Touch zoom (→240) White Balance Bracket (→138) White Balance Fine Adjustment Touch Shutter (→63) (→137) [Touch AE] (→64) White Balance (→134) [Peaking] (→172) Coloring (→94) Number of recordable pictures (→39) Function buttons...
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Others ZS60 List of monitor/viewfinder displays In playback 15 pic. 15 pic. 1ST DAY 1ST DAY 11 months 20 days 11 months 20 days 4K Photo (4K burst file) (→184) Playback Mode (→281) [Post Focus] (→210) Protected picture (→299) [Aspect Ratio]/[Picture Size] Number of prints (→298) (→139)
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Others ZS60 List of monitor/viewfinder displays Clear Retouch completed icon Name (→228, 229) (→289) Location (→77) Acquiring information icon Title (→290) (→378) Playback (Motion Pictures) (→270) 1ST DAY Travel elapsed days (→77) Recording information Upload (Wi-Fi) icon (→330) Submenu icon (→276, 330) [Silent Mode] (→225)
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Others ZS60 List of monitor/viewfinder displays ■ Histogram display 1/98 100-0001 Histogram (→57) 1/98 Picture number/Total pictures 100-0001 Folder/File number (→356) Recording information [h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”. It is displayed in order of [Title], [Location], [Name] ([Baby1]/[Baby2], [Pet]), [Name] ([Face Recog.]). This is not displayed for motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD].
Others Message displays The following explains the meaning of major messages displayed on the monitor or viewfinder, and how to respond to them. ■ Memory cards [Memory Card Error] [Format this card?] • Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera. (→38) •...
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Others Message displays ■ Battery [This battery cannot be used] • Use a genuine Panasonic battery. Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Center if display still remains. • Wipe any dirt away from the battery terminal. ■ Wi-Fi function [Failed to connect wireless access point] / [Connection failed] / [No destination found] •...
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Others Message displays [Connection failed] • Check following regarding the smartphones you intend to connect. → The smartphone does not operate. → Change the access point to connect to in the smartphone Wi-Fi settings to this camera. → There is no free storage space on the smartphone. [Login failed.
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Others Message displays ■ Others [This picture is protected] • Delete the picture after canceling the protect setting (→299). [Some pictures cannot be deleted] [This picture cannot be deleted] • Non-DCF pictures (→269) cannot be deleted. Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera.
Others Menu list [Rec] • The [Photo Style], [Filter Settings], [Sensitivity], [AF Mode], [AFS/AFF/AFC], [Metering Mode], [Highlight Shadow], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution], [Diffraction ZS100 Compensation], [i.Zoom] and [Digital Zoom] menu items are common for both [Rec] and [Motion Picture] menus. If a setting in one menu is changed, the setting with the same name in other menu will also be changed automatically.
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Others Menu list [Motion Picture] • The [Photo Style], [Filter Settings], [Sensitivity], [AF Mode], [AFS/AFF/AFC], [Metering Mode], [Highlight Shadow], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution], [Diffraction ZS100 Compensation], [i.Zoom] and [Digital Zoom] menu items are common for both [Rec] and [Motion Picture] menus. If a setting in one menu is changed, the setting with the same name in other menu will also be changed automatically.
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Performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue (→86). (Note that except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are returned to their values at the time of purchase.) Also, see the Panasonic support site for the latest support information. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is available in English only.) ■...
Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■ Recording Cannot record pictures. The shutter will not operate immediately when the shutter button is pressed. • [4K PHOTO] is set to [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]). → When [4K PHOTO] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]), the camera temperature rises.
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Others Q&A Troubleshooting Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference. • We recommend trying the following methods. → Lower ISO sensitivity (→179). → Take pictures in brighter locations. → Either adjust [Noise Reduction] of [Photo Style] to a higher setting or set each item other than [Noise Reduction] to a lower setting.
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Others Q&A Troubleshooting Panorama picture recording stops before finishing. • If the pan motion of the camera is too slow, the camera assumes that the operation has been aborted and stops recording. • If the pan motion of the camera is too shaky when it is moved toward the recording direction, the camera stops recording.
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Others Q&A Troubleshooting A noise, such as a clicking or buzzing noise, is recorded on a motion picture. Audio is recorded at low volumes. • With recording in a quiet environment, the sound of aperture, focus and other actions may be recorded in motion pictures.
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Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■ Monitor/viewfinder The monitor display momentarily turns off. • When the monitor display automatically switches between finder and monitor (→59), the action of the eye sensor causes automatic switching of the display to the finder if the finder gets close to the user’s eye or an object.
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Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■ Playback The picture being played back is not rotated, or is rotated in an unexpected direction, when displayed. • When [Rotate Disp.] is set to [OFF], the picture is displayed without changing its orientation. (→296) • You can rotate pictures with the [Rotate] function. (→296) Cannot view pictures.
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Others Q&A Troubleshooting Red areas in pictures appear blackened. • ZS100 When the digital red-eye correction ([ ], [ ]) is operating, red areas may be blackened. → We recommend closing the built-in flash, setting the flash mode to [ ], or turning [Red-Eye Removal] to [OFF] before recording.
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Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■ Wi-Fi function It cannot connect to the wireless LAN. Radio waves get disconnected. Wireless access point is not displayed. General tips for using a Wi-Fi connection • Use within the communication range of the wireless LAN network. •...
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I have forgotten the login ID or password for the “LUMIX CLUB”. • Check the information in the login screen of “LUMIX CLUB”. http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ I do not have a wireless access point at my home, but I would like to perform service user registration of the “LUMIX CLUB”.
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Others Q&A Troubleshooting The Wi-Fi connection is not recognizing my PC. • By default, the Wi-Fi connection uses the default workgroup name of “WORKGROUP”. If the name of the workgroup has been changed, it will not be recognized. → Select [PC Connection] then [Change Workgroup Name] in the [Wi-Fi Setup] to change the workgroup name to match that of your PC.
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Others Q&A Troubleshooting I cannot display or delete the images uploaded to the WEB service by this unit. • The images uploaded to the WEB service cannot be displayed or deleted by this unit. → Perform the task using a smartphone or a PC. Your “LUMIX CLUB”...
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Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■ TV, computer, printer No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not colored. • Not connected correctly (→348). • The television has not been switched to auxiliary input. The display on the TV and on the camera do not match. •...
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Computer does not recognize card. (When using an SDXC Memory Card) • Check whether your computer is compatible with SDXC Memory Cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • A message prompting you to format the card may appear when you connect it. Do not format the card.
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Others Q&A Troubleshooting ■ Others The lens makes a clicking noise. • When the camera is turned on or off, the lens is moved, or an aperture operation is performed, such a noise may be heard. This is not a malfunction. •...
Others Usage cautions and notes When in use ● Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ● Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
Others Usage cautions and notes Caring for your camera To clean your camera, remove the battery, the DC coupler (optional) or a card, or disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and wipe with a soft, dry cloth. ● Use a damp cloth to remove stubborn stains, before wiping with a dry cloth. ●...
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Others Usage cautions and notes Lens ● Do not press the lens with excessive force. ● Images may appear slightly white if lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.). Turn the camera on, hold the extracted lens barrel with your fingers, and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.
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• Do not touch terminals on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet. ● Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage caused due to loss of recorded data. ●...
• Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfunction, static electricity, accidents, breakdowns, repairs, or other operations. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage that occurs, direct or indirect, as a result of the alteration or loss of data containing personal information.
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Use of the Wi-Fi function of this camera is presumed to be in countries where this camera is sold There is the risk that the camera violates the radio wave regulations if used in countries other than those where this camera is sold, and Panasonic takes no responsibility for any violations. ■...
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HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries. ● HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ● “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
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Others Usage cautions and notes This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal use of a consumer or other uses in which it does not receive remuneration to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video.
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This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, and/or (3) open source software The software categorized as (3) is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.