Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ18 Basic Operating Instructions

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Taking pictures with automatic settings
[Intelligent Auto] Mode (Continued)
Recording Mode:
Taking motion pictures [Motion Picture] Mode
Recording Mode:
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Automatic Scene Detection
Camera identifies scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum
settings automatically. The type of scene detected is indicated by a blue
icon for two seconds.
People are detected
Baby is detected
Scenery is detected
People and night scenery are detected
(Only when
is selected)
Night scenery is detected
A close-up shot is detected
A sunset is detected
Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when the scene does not
correspond to any of the above.
If the camera automatically identifies the scene and determines that people
appear as subjects in the picture ( , , ), Face Detection is activated,
and the focus and exposure are adjusted for the recognised faces.
AF Tracking
Even if a subject, where the focus was locked (AF Lock) moves, the
camera can continue to keep it in focus.
Press▲
AF Tracking icon
AF Tracking frame
• Press ▲ again to cancel.
Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject, and
then press ▼ to lock
• The optimum scene is detected for the subject where the focus
was locked (AF Lock).
• AF Lock successful: Yellow
• AF Lock failed: Red (flash)
• Press ▼ to cancel.
This records motion pictures with audio. (Recording with muted sound is
not possible. Sound recording is monaural (DMC-TZ18) or stereo (DMC-
TZ19).) Zoom can also be used during recording.
Slide the [REC/PLAY] switch to
Set the mode dial to
Start recording
Elapsed recording time
Remaining recording
time (approx.)
Press halfway
(Adjust the focus)
Press fully
(start recording)
End recording
Press fully
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Immediately release the shutter button after pressing it all the way.
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When there is no space left to store the motion picture, recording
automatically ends.
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Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 15 minutes.
Also, motion picture recorded continuously is up to 2 GB. To record
more than 15 minutes or 2 GB, press the shutter button again.
(Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ18 Specifications

General

Megapixel	14.1 MP
Camera type	Compact camera
Sensor type	CCD
Image stabilizer	Yes
Image sensor size	1/2.33 \
Supported aspect ratios	16:9
Maximum image resolution	4320 x 3240 pixels
Digital zoom	4 x
Optical zoom	16 x
Combined zoom	135 x
Focal length range	4.3 - 68.8 mm
Lens structure (elements/groups)	12/10
Interface	USB 2.0
Digital SLR	No
Power supply type	AC/DC
HDMI ports quantity	0
Aperture range (F-F)	3.3 - 5.9
Camera shutter speed	60 - 1/4000 s
Compatible operating systems	-
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	24 - 384 mm
Focus adjustment	Auto
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Continuous Auto Focus
ISO sensitivity	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 6400, Auto
Camera shutter interval	0.7 s
Flash modes	auto, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (tele)	1 - 2.8 m
Flash range (wide)	0.6 - 5 m
Internal memory	70 MB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Maximum video resolution	1280 x 720 pixels
Field of view	100 %
Display diagonal	3 \
Display resolution (numeric)	230000 pixels
Viewfinder type	Not available
USB version	2.0
Scene modes	Beach, Candlelight, Fireworks, Night portrait, Panorama, Portrait, Self-portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Underwater
Photo effects	Black&White, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Incandescent, Shade
Camera playback	movie, single image, slide show, thumbnails
Product color	Black
Battery capacity	895 mAh
Power requirements	110-240V
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	33.4 mm
Width	104.9 mm
Height	57.6 mm
Weight	188 g