Starry Sky/Fireworks/ Beach/Snow; Aerial Photo; Underwater; Multi Aspect - Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50 Operating Instructions Manual

Taking pictures according to
7
Applications
(Record)
the scene
Scene Uses, Tips
Take clear pictures of starry skies or dark
subjects.
• Shutter speed settings
Select with ▲▼, and press 'MENU/SET'.
STARRY SKY
SHUTTER SPEED
15 SEC.
30 SEC.
60 SEC.
CANCEL SELECT SET
Press shutter button.
STARRY
SKY 15
CANCEL MENU
Tips
• Set longer shutter speeds for darker
conditions.
• Always use a tripod.
• Self-timer recommended.
• Do not move the camera until the countdown
(above) has ended.
(Countdown for processing is redisplayed
afterwards)
Take clear pictures of fireworks in the night
sky.
Tips
• Stand at least 10 m (32.8 feet) away.
• Tripod recommended.
FIREWORKS
Bring out the clear blues of the sky and the
sea without darkening subject.
BEACH
Bring out the natural color of snow in ski
slope and mountain scenes.
SNOW
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'SCENE MODE' (Continued)
Notes
• Main fixed settings
FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF
AUDIO REC.: OFF
CONTINUOUS AF: OFF
STABILIZER: OFF
SENSITIVITY: ISO100
• The number of
• 'EXPOSURE', 'AUTO BRACKET',
seconds can be
and 'BURST' cannot be used.
changed with quick
setting. (P.66)
Countdown begins
• Shutter speed can be set to 1/4
second or 2 seconds (if little jitter
or if optical image stabilizer is
'OFF'). (when not using exposure
compensation)
• Main fixed settings
FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF
SENSITIVITY: ISO100
CONTINUOUS AF: OFF
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
• 'AF MODE' default setting is
(face detection).
• Beware of sand and sea water.
• Battery life is reduced in lower air
temperatures.
How to select a scene (P.44)
Using flash in scene modes (P.39)
Scene Uses, Tips
Take pictures of the view from aircraft
windows.
Tips
AERIAL • Angle the camera towards areas of contrasting
colors when aligning the focus.
PHOTO
• Check that the interior of the aircraft is not
reflected in the window.
Achieve natural colors under water.
Tips
• For fast moving subjects, align with the AF
area and press ◄ (AF lock).
Press ◄ again to release.
• Adjust red and blue levels with 'white balance

UNDERWATER

fine adjustment' (P.58).
• 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
unless max.T)
Take pictures in each of the three aspect
ratios (4:3, 3:2, 16:9) in one go.
Tips
• Ensure that subject is in center of picture.
3:2 (Red)
5 5
16:9 (Green)
4:3 (Blue)
MULTI
ASPECT
Notes
• Main fixed settings
FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
• Turn the camera off when
taking off or landing.
• When using the camera, follow
any instructions from the cabin
crew.
• Always use marine case (DMW-
MCTZ5, sold separately).
• Self-timer: Cannot be used
AF LOCK
5 5
(focus fixed)
AF･L AF･L
AF area
AF LOCK AF LOCK
• Main fixed settings
QUALITY: (Standard)
PICTURE SIZE: Max. size of
each aspect ratio
• Cannot be used when memory
is only available for 2 pictures or
fewer (number flashes).
• Focus, exposure, white balance,
and ISO sensitivity settings will be
the same for all three pictures.
• The following functions cannot be
used.
Extended optical zoom/ Digital
zoom/AUTO BRACKET/ GUIDE
LINE/ HISTOGRAM/ BURST/
AUDIO REC.
• Edges may be cut off when
printing – be sure to check in
advance.
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