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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZS1 User Manual

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54 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 55
How to select a scene (P.51)
Using flash in scene modes (P.44)
Taking pictures according to the scene
‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)
Mode:
NIGHT
PORTRAIT
Takes pictures of people and nightscapes
with close to actual brightness.
Interference may be noticeable
with dark scenes.
Shutter may remain closed for 8
second after taking picture.
Main fixed setting
PRE AF: OFF
‘AF MODE’ default setting is
(face detection).
Tips
• Use flash.
Subject should not move.
Tripod, self-timer recommended.
Stand at least 1.5 m (4.93 feet) away at the
Wide end (wide-angle)
• Focus: Max. W: 80 cm (2.63 feet)
Max. T: 1.2 m (3.94 feet) - 5 m (16.4 feet)
NIGHT
SCENERY
Takes clear pictures of night scenes. Interference may be noticeable
with dark scenes.
Shutter may remain closed for up
to 8 seconds after taking picture.
Main fixed settings
FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF
PRE AF: OFF
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
SENSITIVITY: ISO80 - 800
Tips
Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.
Do not move for 8 seconds.
(Shutter speed: max. 8 sec. if there is a little
jitter, or using tripod, or optical image stabilizer
is ‘OFF’)
Tripod, self-timer recommended
FOOD
Takes natural-looking pictures of food.
Tips
• Focus: Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above
Max. T : 1 m (3.28 feet) and above
(2 m (6.57 feet) and above
unless max.T)
PARTY
Brighten subjects and background in
pictures of indoor events, such as weddings.
‘AF MODE’ default setting is
(face detection).
Tips
Stand approx. 1.5 m (4.93 feet) away.
Zoom: Wide (W side)
• Use flash.
Tripod, self-timer recommended.
CANDLE
LIGHT
Brings out the atmosphere of a candlelit
room.
‘AF MODE’ default setting is
(face detection).
Tips
• Focus: Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above
Max. T : 1 m (3.28 feet) and above
(2 m (6.57 feet) and above
unless max.T)
Do not use flash.
Tripod, self-timer recommended.
(Shutter speed: max. 1 sec.)
Scene Uses, Tips Notes Scene Uses, Tips Notes
BABY
Uses weak flash to bring out skin colors. Age and name will be displayed
for approx. 5 seconds after setting
this mode.
Age display format depends on
LANGUAGE setting.
‘AGE’ and ‘NAME’ print setting
can be made on your computer
using the supplied CD-ROM
(PHOTOfunSTUDIO). Text may
also be stamped onto the picture
using ‘TEXT STAMP’ (P.90).
Date of birth will be displayed as
‘0 month 0 day’.
Main fixed setting
INTELLIGENT ISO: ISOMAX1600
‘AF MODE’ default setting is
(face detection).
Digital zoom: Cannot be set
Name cannot be recorded when
‘LOCATION’ is set in ‘TRAVEL
DATE’.
To record age and name
(‘BABY1’ and ‘BABY2’ can be set separately.)
Select ‘AGE’ or ‘NAME’ with ▲▼, press ,
and select ‘SET’.
Set the birthday and name.
AGE: Set birthday with ▲▼◄►.
NAME: (See ‘Text input method’: P.89)
Press ‘MENU/SET’.
Tips
Make sure ‘AGE’ and ‘NAME’ are ‘ON’ before
taking a picture.
To reset: Select ‘RESET’ from SETUP menu.
• Focus: Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above
Max. T : 1 m (3.28 feet) and above
(2 m (6.57 feet) and above
unless max.T)
PET
Records pet’s age and name when taking
pictures.
Main fixed setting
INTELLIGENT ISO: ISOMAX1600
Default settings are as follows.
AF MODE:
(AF tracking)
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
Refer to ‘BABY’ (above) for other
notes and fixed functions.
Tips
Same as for ‘BABY’
SUNSET
Takes clear pictures of scenes such as
sunsets.
Main fixed settings
FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF

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BrandPanasonic
ModelLUMIX DMC-ZS1
CategoryDigital Camera
LanguageEnglish

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