Panasonic lumix DC-ZS70 Operating Instructions

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DVQP1304
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.
• Checking the effect of the selected aperture value: This enables you to check the
depth of field (focus range) by physically narrowing the lens aperture blades to the
aperture value used for the actual recording.
• Checking the effect of the selected shutter speed: This allows you to check motion
in a scene by displaying the screen at the shutter speed used for the actual recording.
Preparations
• Assign [Preview] to the function button (→48)
The following step is an example of assigning [Preview] to the [Fn3] button.
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Press the [Fn3] button to switch the confirmation screen
• Every time you press the [Fn3] button, the screen switches.
Normal recording screen
Aperture effect preview
screen
Aperture effect: ○
Shutter speed effect: –
Shutter speed effect
preview screen
Aperture effect: ○
Shutter speed effect: ○
Fn3
Shtr Speed Effect added.
Fn3
Preview completed.
Depth of field characteristic
Recording
conditions
Aperture value Small Large
Focal length Telephoto Wide-angle
Distance to a subject Close Far
Depth of field
(Focus range)
Shallow (narrow)
Example:
To take a picture by
deliberately blurring the
background
Deep (wide)
Example:
To take a picture by adjusting
the focus while including the
background

Panasonic lumix DC-ZS70 Specifications

General

Effective Pixels	20.3 Megapixels
Dimensions	112.0 x 67.3 x 41.2 mm
Sensor	1/2.3" High-Sensitivity MOS Sensor
Lens	LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR 30x Optical Zoom Lens
Aperture	F3.3 - 6.4
ISO Sensitivity	80-3200
Image Stabilization	5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+
Display	3.0-inch TFT Screen LCD (1040K dots)
Viewfinder	0.2-inch LVF (Live View Finder) (1166K dots equivalent)
Video Recording	[4K] 3840 x 2160: 30p in MP4; [Full HD] 1920 x 1080
Connectivity	Wi-Fi
Battery	Lithium-ion
Battery Life	Approx. 380 images (CIPA standard)
Weight	Approx. 322 g (including battery and memory card)
Shutter Speed	4 - 1/2000 sec (Mechanical Shutter), 1 - 1/16000 sec (Electronic Shutter)