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Panasonic lumix DC-ZS70 User Manual

Panasonic lumix DC-ZS70
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Digital Camera
Model No. DC-ZS70
DVQP1285ZA
M0517KZ0
Message displays 283
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future use.
Q&A Troubleshooting 285
Finding the information you need 2
Contents 5
Contents by Function 11
Menu list 168
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Panasonic lumix DC-ZS70 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Effective Pixels20.3 Megapixels
Dimensions112.0 x 67.3 x 41.2 mm
Sensor1/2.3" High-Sensitivity MOS Sensor
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR 30x Optical Zoom Lens
ApertureF3.3 - 6.4
ISO Sensitivity80-3200
Image Stabilization5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+
Display3.0-inch TFT Screen LCD (1040K dots)
Viewfinder0.2-inch LVF (Live View Finder) (1166K dots equivalent)
Video Recording[4K] 3840 x 2160: 30p in MP4; [Full HD] 1920 x 1080
ConnectivityWi-Fi
BatteryLithium-ion
Battery LifeApprox. 380 images (CIPA standard)
WeightApprox. 322 g (including battery and memory card)
Shutter Speed4 - 1/2000 sec (Mechanical Shutter), 1 - 1/16000 sec (Electronic Shutter)

Summary

Finding the information you need

Names and Functions of Main Parts

Details the names and functions of all the camera's buttons, dials, and other external parts.

Message displays

Explains the meaning of major messages displayed on the screen and how to respond.

Q&A Troubleshooting

Addresses common issues and provides solutions for troubleshooting camera problems.

How to use this manual

Recording mode icons

Explains the icons used to represent different recording modes on the camera.

About the symbols in the text

Explains the meaning of symbols used within the manual for better understanding.

Before Use

Camera handling

Guidelines for safely handling the camera to prevent damage and ensure proper operation.

Condensation

Information on condensation, its causes, and how to deal with it to protect the camera.

Standard Accessories

Lists the items included with the camera package for initial setup and use.

Preparations

Attaching the Hand Strap

Instructions on how to attach the hand strap to the camera for secure handling.

Charging battery

Details on how to charge the camera battery, including important notes and indicators.

Inserting and removing the card (optional)

Step-by-step guide for inserting and removing the memory card from the camera.

About the Card

Information on compatible memory card types, speed ratings, formatting, and capacity.

Setting the clock

Procedure for setting the camera's internal clock and date for accurate recording.

Basics

Holding the camera

Proper technique for holding the camera to ensure stability and prevent drops.

Adjusting the angle of the monitor

Instructions on how to adjust the monitor's angle for comfortable viewing and shooting.

Buttons/Ring/Dials/Levers Used for Recording

Detailed explanation of camera controls used for various recording operations and functions.

Touch screen (Touch operations)

Explains how to use the camera's touch screen interface for various operations like touch, drag, and pinch.

Setting the menu

Guide to navigating and using the camera's menu system for settings and functions.

Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu)

How to access and use the Quick Menu for rapid access to frequently used settings.

Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (Function buttons)

Instructions on customizing function buttons to assign frequently used camera functions.

Entering Text

Guide to entering text for various settings like names, locations, and titles.

Recording mode

Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode)

How to use the camera in Intelligent Auto mode for point-and-shoot convenience.

Taking Pictures of Yourself [Self Shot]

Instructions for taking self-portraits using the Self Shot mode and tilting the monitor.

Taking pictures after automatically setting the aperture value and shutter speed (Program AE Mode)

Using Program AE mode to automatically set exposure for balanced pictures.

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value (Aperture-Priority AE Mode)

How to control depth of field by setting the aperture value in Aperture-Priority AE mode.

Taking pictures by setting the shutter speed (Shutter-Priority AE Mode)

Controlling motion blur and capturing fast action by setting the shutter speed in Shutter-Priority AE mode.

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed (Manual Exposure Mode)

Manually controlling aperture and shutter speed for full exposure control in Manual Exposure mode.

Recording panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)

Guide to creating panoramic images by panning the camera in Panorama Shot Mode.

Taking pictures according to the scene (Scene Guide Mode)

Using Scene Guide Mode to let the camera optimize settings for specific shooting situations.

Taking Pictures with different picture effects (Creative Control Mode)

Applying various creative picture effects and filters to enhance photos in Creative Control Mode.

Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings

Taking pictures with Auto Focus

How to use the camera's autofocus system for sharp and well-focused images.

Taking close-up pictures (Macro recording)

Techniques for capturing detailed close-up shots of subjects, including macro focus options.

Taking pictures with Manual Focus

Using manual focus for precise control over focus, especially in challenging lighting or macro shots.

Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure (AF/AE Lock)

How to lock focus and exposure settings to maintain composition and exposure consistency.

Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation

Adjusting exposure settings to compensate for backlighting or overly bright/dark subjects.

Setting the ISO Sensitivity

Adjusting ISO sensitivity to control image brightness and noise in different lighting conditions.

Adjusting the White Balance

Correcting color casts caused by different light sources for accurate color representation.

4K Photo and Drive Settings

Recording with the 4K Photo function and selecting pictures to save

Capturing high-speed 4K bursts and selecting individual frames to save as photos.

Adjusting the focus after recording ([Post Focus]/[Focus Stacking])

Adjusting focus points after capture or combining multiple focus points into one image.

Selecting a Drive Mode

Choosing shooting modes like single shot, burst, 4K Photo, Post Focus, or self-timer.

Taking pictures with self-timer

Using the self-timer function for delayed shooting to prevent camera shake or include oneself.

Taking Pictures While Adjusting a Setting Automatically (Bracket Recording)

Automatically taking multiple shots with different exposure or white balance settings.

Taking pictures automatically at set intervals [Time Lapse Shot]

Setting up automatic interval shooting for capturing gradual changes over time.

Creating stop motion animation [Stop Motion Animation]

Stitching sequential still pictures to create stop motion animations.

Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash

Correcting jitter

Using the camera's stabilizer function to reduce image blur from camera shake.

Using Zoom

Explains optical zoom, extended optical zoom, and i.Zoom features for adjusting magnification.

Taking pictures with flash

Guide to changing flash modes, using flash effectively, and understanding flash settings.

Recording motion pictures

Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture

Instructions for recording high-definition AVCHD and MP4 motion pictures, including 4K.

Setting the format, picture size and recording frame rate

Configuring video settings like AVCHD/MP4 format, resolution, frame rate, and bit rate.

Adjusting the focus while recording motion pictures ([Continuous AF])

Using continuous autofocus to maintain focus during motion picture recording.

Pan or zoom while recording with the camera in a fixed position [4K Live Cropping]

Cropping 4K footage to create panning and zooming effects while keeping the camera stationary.

Taking still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded

Capturing still photos during motion picture recording, including limitations and settings.

Recording Snap Movies

Creating short motion clips with specified recording times and effects like fade-in/out.

Playing Back and Editing Pictures

Viewing your pictures

How to select and view still pictures from the camera's memory using the playback controls.

Viewing motion pictures

Instructions for playing back recorded motion pictures, including playback controls and operations.

Capturing still pictures from motion pictures

Extracting individual still frames from recorded motion pictures for use as separate photos.

Switching the Playback Method

Changing how pictures are displayed during playback, like zoom, multi-view, or calendar view.

Viewing group pictures

How to play back pictures that have been grouped together, either consecutively or one by one.

Deleting pictures

Procedure for deleting individual or multiple pictures, with warnings about unrecoverable data.

Using Menu Functions

Menu list

An overview of all menu categories and their respective page numbers for easy navigation.

[Photo Style]

Adjusting colors and picture quality with preset styles like Standard, Vivid, Natural, and Monochrome.

Adjusting the picture quality

Fine-tuning picture quality settings such as contrast, sharpness, noise reduction, and color tone.

[Filter Settings]

Applying various picture effects (filters) to images in different shooting modes.

[Aspect Ratio]

Selecting the aspect ratio of pictures to suit printing or playback needs (4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1).

[Picture Size]

Choosing the pixel resolution for still pictures to balance detail and file size.

[Quality]

Setting the compression rate for JPEG files or selecting RAW file format for maximum flexibility.

[Metering Mode]

Selecting the method for measuring scene brightness for accurate exposure.

[i.Dynamic]

Automatically adjusting contrast and exposure for lifelike colors in high-contrast scenes.

[i.Resolution]

Enhancing outlines and clarity of pictures using Intelligent Resolution technology.

[HDR]

Combining multiple exposures to create a single HDR image with rich gradation and detail.

[Shutter Type]

Selecting between mechanical and electronic shutters for different shooting scenarios.

[Red-Eye Removal]

Automatically detecting and correcting red-eye in flash photography.

[ISO Limit Set]

Setting the maximum ISO sensitivity limit for AUTO or manual ISO settings.

[Face Recog.]

Enabling face recognition to automatically adjust focus and exposure for prioritized subjects.

[Silent Mode]

Disabling operational sounds like beeps and flash for discreet shooting.

Wi-Fi

What you can do with the Wi-Fi® function

Overview of the Wi-Fi capabilities, including smartphone connection, TV display, and web services.

Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone

Instructions for connecting the camera to a smartphone for remote operation and image transfer.

Connecting without using the password

Easy setup for direct Wi-Fi connection to a smartphone without needing a password.

Using a password to set up a connection

Strengthening Wi-Fi security using manual password input or QR code for authentication.

Sending pictures

Methods for sending pictures to smartphones, PCs, AV devices, printers, and web services.

Sending pictures to a smartphone

Transferring still pictures and motion pictures from the camera to a smartphone via Wi-Fi.

Wireless printing

Printing recorded still pictures wirelessly from a PictBridge-compatible printer.

Sending pictures to AV device

Transferring still and motion pictures to home AV devices like DLNA recorders.

Sending pictures to a PC

Steps to send still and motion pictures from the camera to a computer.

Using WEB services

Uploading pictures to social networking services or cloud storage via LUMIX CLUB.

Registering the WEB service to “LUMIX CLUB”

Guide to registering a WEB service account with LUMIX CLUB for image synchronization.

Connecting with other devices

Enjoying 4K motion pictures

Viewing 4K motion pictures on a TV or PC, and transferring them to other devices.

Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC

Copying pictures and videos from the camera to a computer for backup and editing.

Downloading software

Information on downloading and installing necessary software like PHOTOfunSTUDIO and SILKYPIX.

Copying still pictures and motion pictures

Steps for copying files to a computer using PHOTOfunSTUDIO or manually via USB.

Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures in the recorder

Dubbing content from the camera's memory card to a Blu-ray Disc or DVD using a Panasonic recorder.

Printing

Instructions for connecting to a PictBridge printer and printing selected pictures.

Printing multiple pictures

Setting up and printing multiple pictures at once, including selecting print sets and favorites.

Others

Optional accessories

Information on accessories that can be purchased separately for enhanced camera functionality.

List of monitor/viewfinder displays

Details the various icons and information displayed on the camera's monitor and viewfinder.

Message displays

Explains the meaning of major messages displayed on the screen and how to respond.

Q&A Troubleshooting

Addresses common issues and provides solutions for troubleshooting camera problems.

Usage cautions and notes

Important precautions and guidelines for safe and proper use, care, and maintenance of the camera.

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