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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ18 User Manual

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ18
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For [Rec] menu setting procedures (17)
Using the [Rec] menu (Continued)
In [Starry Sky] and [Fireworks] Scene Modes, the AF Mode setting is fixed to
(1-area-focusing).
Use (1-area-focusing) if focus is difficult to align with (Spot-focusing).
Cannot set to (Face Detection) in the following cases:
[Panorama Assist], [Night Scenery], [Food], [Aerial Photo], [Underwater] Scene Modes
If the camera misinterprets a non-human subject as a face in the (Face Detection)
setting, switch to another setting.
If conditions prevent the face from being recognized, such as when the movement of
the subject is too rapid, the AF mode setting switches to (23-area-focusing).
Under certain recording conditions, such as when the subject is small or when it is dark,
AF Tracking may not operate correctly.
When AF Tracking does not work, focus will be on (1-area-focusing).
Cannot set to in the following cases.
[Panorama Assist], [Starry Sky], [Fireworks], [Pin Hole], [Film Grain], or [High
Dynamic] Scene Modes.
[AF Mode]
Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects.
Recording Mode:
Settings: / / / /
Taking front-on pictures of
people
(Face Detection)
Detected faces (up to 15 people) and adjusts exposure and focus
accordingly.
AF area
Yellow : When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame
turns green when the camera is focused.
White : Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other
faces that are the same distance away as faces within
the yellow AF area are also focused.
Automatically locking the
focus on a moving subject
(AF Tracking)
Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject, and then press .
AF Tracking frame
When the subject is recognized, the AF Tracking frame changes
from white to yellow, and the subject is automatically kept in
focus.
If AF Lock fails, a red frame flashes.
To clear AF Lock, press .
Focus (same as macro recording)
Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above
Max. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above
(7 × to 11 × is 2 m (6.57 feet) to )
Subject not centerd in
picture (AF area displayed
only when focused)
(23-area-focusing)
Focuses on up to 23 points in each AF area.
Determined position for
focus
(1-area-focusing)
(Spot-focusing)
1-area-focusing:
Focuses on AF area in center of picture. (Recommended
when focus is difficult to align)
Spot-focusing:
Focuses on smaller, limited area.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ18 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel14.1 MP
Camera typeCompact camera
Sensor typeCCD
Image stabilizerYes
Image sensor size1/2.33 \
Supported aspect ratios16:9
Maximum image resolution4320 x 3240 pixels
Digital zoom4 x
Optical zoom16 x
Combined zoom135 x
Focal length range4.3 - 68.8 mm
Lens structure (elements/groups)12/10
InterfaceUSB 2.0
Digital SLRNo
Power supply typeAC/DC
HDMI ports quantity0
Aperture range (F-F)3.3 - 5.9
Camera shutter speed60 - 1/4000 s
Compatible operating systems-
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)24 - 384 mm
Focus adjustmentAuto
Auto focusing (AF) modesContinuous Auto Focus
ISO sensitivity100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 6400, Auto
Camera shutter interval0.7 s
Flash modesauto, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (tele)1 - 2.8 m
Flash range (wide)0.6 - 5 m
Internal memory70 MB
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXC
Maximum video resolution1280 x 720 pixels
Field of view100 %
Display diagonal3 \
Display resolution (numeric)230000 pixels
Viewfinder typeNot available
USB version2.0
Scene modesBeach, Candlelight, Fireworks, Night portrait, Panorama, Portrait, Self-portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Underwater
Photo effectsBlack&White, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Incandescent, Shade
Camera playbackmovie, single image, slide show, thumbnails
Product colorBlack
Battery capacity895 mAh
Power requirements110-240V
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth33.4 mm
Width104.9 mm
Height57.6 mm
Weight188 g

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