Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50 Operating Instructions Manual page 24

Taking pictures according to
7
Applications
(Record)
the scene
Scene Uses, Tips
Improves the skin tone of subjects for a
healthier appearance in bright daylight
conditions.
Tips
PORTRAIT
• Stand as close as possible to subject.
• Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)
Smooths skin colors in bright, outdoor
daylight conditions (portraits from chest
upwards).
SOFT
Tips
SKIN
• Stand as close as possible to subject.
• Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)
Take pictures of yourself.
Tips
• Press shutter button halfway → self-timer
indicator illuminates → press shutter button
fully → review
(if self-timer indicator flashes, focus is not
correctly aligned)
• Focus: 30 - 70 cm (0.98 - 2.30 feet) (Max. W)
• Do not use zoom (harder to focus).
(Zoom moved to max. W automatically)
• 2-second self-timer (P.42) recommended.
SELF
PORTRAIT
Take clear pictures of wide, distant subjects.
Tips
SCENERY
• Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.
Take pictures of scenes with fast movement,
e.g. sports.
Tips
SPORTS
• Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.
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'SCENE MODE' (Continued)
Notes
• 'AF MODE' default setting is
(face detection).
• Clarity of effect may vary
depending on brightness.
• 'AF MODE' default setting is
(face detection).
• To take pictures with audio (P.63)
(self-timer indicator illuminated
during recording)
• Main fixed settings
STABILIZER: MODE2
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
SELFTIMER: OFF/2SEC.
ZOOM RESUME: OFF
• 'AF MODE' default setting is
(face detection).
• Main fixed settings
FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
• Main fixed setting
INTELLIGENT ISO: ISOMAX800
• Digital zoom: Cannot be set
How to select a scene (P.44)
Using flash in scene modes (P.39)
Scene Uses, Tips
Take pictures of people and nightscapes with
close to actual brightness.
Tips
• Subject should not move for at least 1 second.
(Shutter speed: max. 1 sec.)
NIGHT
• Use flash.
PORTRAIT
• Tripod, self-timer recommended.
• Stand 1.2 - 5 m (3.94 - 16.4 feet) (Max. W
(wide-angle), 1.5 m (4.92 feet) recommended)
away.
Take clear pictures of night scenes.
Tips
• Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.
• Do not move for 8 seconds.
(Shutter speed: max. 8 sec. if little jitter, or
NIGHT
using tripod, or optical image stabilizer is
SCENERY
'OFF'
)
• Tripod, self-timer recommended
Take natural-looking pictures of food.
Tips
• Focus: Max. W: 5 cm (0.17 feet) and above
Max. T : 1 m (3.28 feet) and above
FOOD
(2 m (6.57 feet) and above
unless max.T)
Brighten subjects and background in
pictures of indoor events, such as weddings.
Tips
• Stand approx. 1.5 m (4.92 feet) away.
PARTY
• Zoom: Wide (W side)
• Use flash.
• Tripod, self-timer recommended.
Bring out the atmosphere of a candlelit room. • 'AF MODE' default setting is
Tips
• Focus: Max. W: 5 cm (0.17 feet) and above
Max. T : 1 m (3.28 feet) and above
(2 m (6.57 feet) and above
CANDLE
unless max.T)
LIGHT
• Do not use flash.
• Tripod, self-timer recommended.
(Shutter speed: max. 1 sec.)
Notes
• Interference may be noticeable
with dark scenes.
• Shutter may remain closed for 1
second after taking picture.
• Main fixed setting
CONTINUOUS AF: OFF
• 'AF MODE' default setting is
(face detection).
• Interference may be noticeable
with dark scenes.
• Shutter may remain closed for up
to 8 seconds after taking picture.
• Main fixed settings
FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF
CONTINUOUS AF: OFF
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
SENSITIVITY: ISO100-800
−
• 'AF MODE' default setting is
(face detection).
(face detection).
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