Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ18 User Manual

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Positioning camera and subject within
accessible range for focus alignment
Taking pictures with self-timer
Recording Mode:
We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the
shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds.
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Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shutter button is
pressed fully here.
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After self-timer indicator stops flashing, it may then be lit for AF Assist Lamp.
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This function cannot be used in the [Underwater] and [Hi-Speed Burst] Scene Modes,
or when recording motion pictures.
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[10sec.] cannot be chosen in [Self Portrait] Scene Mode.
Display [Selftimer]
Select time duration
Take a picture
Press the shutter button fully to start recording
after the preset time.
• To cancel while in operation
→ Press [MENU/SET]
Self-timer indicator
(Flashes for set duration)
Focus range
When a subject is too close to the camera, the picture may not be properly focused. The
shortest recording distance differs depending on the zoom ratio and the setting in macro
recording mode.
During optical zooming
Zoom ratio (guideline)
Shortest recording distance
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1
[Macro Mode]
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2
[Macro Mode]
[OFF]
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3
1x 3 cm (0.10 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet)
2x 10 cm (0.33 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet)
3x 20 cm (0.66 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet)
4x 40 cm (1.32 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet)
5x 1 m (3.28 feet) 1 m (3.28 feet)
6x 1.5 m (4.92 feet) 1.5 m (4.92 feet)
7x - 11x 2 m (6.57 feet) 2 m (6.57 feet)
12x - 15x 1.5 m (4.92 feet) 2 m (6.57 feet)
16x 1 m (3.28 feet) 2 m (6.57 feet)
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1
The shortest recording distance is the distance from the lens front to the subject. This distance
changes gradually depending on the zoom position.
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2
The shortest recording distance is identical under the following settings.
•
([Intelligent Auto] Mode)
• [Motion Picture] Mode
• [Food], [Candle Light], [Baby], [Pet], [High Sens.], [Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst], [Pin Hole], [Film
Grain], [High Dynamic], [Underwater] in Scene Mode
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3
The shortest recording distance is identical under the following settings.
• [Portrait], [Soft Skin], [Transform], [Panorama Assist], [Sports], [Party], [Sunset], [Starry Sky],
[Beach], [Snow], [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode
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Ranges for focus alignment differ for Scene Modes.

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