Automatic Scene Detection - Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Operating Instructions Manual

Basics

Automatic Scene Detection

Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically.
The icon of scene
detected
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1 When children (that are registered in the camera with Face Recognition) under 3 years old are
recognised.
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2 We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
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3 When [iHandheld Night Shot] is [ON].
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4 [i-Low Light] will be selected for nightscapes and other dark scenes.
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Depending on recording conditions, different scene types may be determined for the
same subject.
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If desired scene type is not selected, we recommend manually selecting the
appropriate Scene Mode.
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When [ ], [ ] or [
exposure are adjusted for the recognised faces.
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About Backlight Compensation
Backlight compensation is automatically activated in [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. When the camera detects backlight, [
displayed on the screen (depending on the backlighting conditions, backlighting may
not be detected correctly).
Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode
When taking pictures
[i-Portrait]
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1
[i-Baby]
[i-Scenery]
[i-Sunset]
[i-Food]
When scene does not correspond to any of the above
When recording motion pictures
[i-Portrait]
[i-Scenery]
When scene does not correspond to any of the above
] is detected, Face Detection is activated, and the focus and
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[i-Night Portrait] 2
(Only when [ ] is selected)
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[i-Night Scenery] 2
[i-Handheld Night Shot]
[i-Macro]
(→48)
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[i-Low Light] 4
[i-Macro]
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3
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