Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc Sz3 Owners Manual

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∫The available flash range
•The available flash range is an approximation.
∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢1 The shutter speed changes depending on the [Stabilizer] setting.
¢ 2 When [ ] in [Sensitivity] is set.
•¢1, 2: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases.–When the Optical Image Stabilizer is set to [OFF].
–When the camera has determined that there is very little jitter when the Optical Image Stabilizer is 
set to [ON].
•In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.
•In Scene Mode, shutter speed will be different from the above table.
•If you bring the Flash too close to an object, the obj ect may be distorted or discolored by the heat or 
lighting from the Flash.
•Recording a subject from too close, or without sufficient flash will not provide the appropriate level of 
exposure, and may result in a picture that is too white or dark.
•When the Flash is being charged, the Flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even 
when you press the shutter button fully.
•If recording a subject without sufficient flash, the White Balance may not be properly adjusted.•The effects of the flash may not be adequately achieved under the following conditions.–When [Burst] is set to [ ]
–When the shutter speed is too fast•It may take time to charge the Flash if you repeatedly take pictures. Take a picture after the access 
indication disappears.
•The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject is far away from the 
camera or was not looking at the first Flash, the effect may not be evident.
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In [ ] in 
[Sensitivity] 60 cm (2.0 feet) to 4.1 m (13 feet) 1.5 m (4.9 feet) to 2.1 m (6.9 feet)
Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)
‡ 1/60 to 1/1600 1 or 1/8 to 1/1600
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1 or 1/4 to 1/1600¢2
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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Applicable modes: 
1Press 2 [ë].
2Press 3/ 4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
•When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before 
recording. In dark places, the Self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly, operating 
as an AF Assist Lamp to allow the camera to focus on the subject.
•We recommend using a tripod when recording with the Self-timer.•The self-timer cannot be set when recording motion pictures.
ItemDescription of settings
[]([10sec.])
Picture is taken 10 seconds  after shutter is pressed.
[]([2sec.])Picture is taken 2 seconds  after shutter is pressed.
•When using a tripod, etc., this setting is a convenient way to 
avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
[OFF]
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3Press the shutter button halfway to focus and 
then press it fully to take the picture.
•The self-timer indicator  A blinks and the shutter is 
activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds). 
						

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Compensating the Exposure
Applicable modes: 
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in 
brightness between the subject and the background.
1Press 3 [ È] to display [Exposure].
•EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value], a unit indicating the amount of exposure. The EV 
changes with the aperture value or the shutter speed.
•The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the subject.
•You cannot use the Exposure Compensation in following condition.–[Starry Sky] (Scene Mode)
Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed
Compensate the exposure 
towards positive. Compensate the exposure
towards negative.
2Press 2/1 to compensate the exposure and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•The exposure compensation value appears on the screen.•Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure. 
						

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Taking Pictures with different image effects 
(Creative Control Mode)
Recording Mode: 
This mode records with additional image effects. You can set the effects to add by selecting 
example images and checking them on the screen.
1Press [MODE].
2Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Creative Control], and then press [MENU/
SET].
3Press 3/ 4 to select image effects and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•The image effect of the selected example image will be applied in a 
preview display A.•A brief description of selected image effect appears when you press 1.
•To change the Creative Control Mode, press [MENU/SET], select [Creative Control] using 3/4/2/1, 
and then press [MENU/SET].
•The displayed image on the recording screen and the preview of the selected image effect may differ 
from the actual recorded image.
•The Creative Control Mode setting is stored even after turning off this unit.•White Balance will be fixed to [AWB].•[Sensitivity] cannot be set in Creative Control Mode because the camera adjusts its settings 
automatically.
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¢These pictures are examples to show the effect.
This effect emphasizes the color to make a pop art picture.
This effect gives a faded image.
This effect adds a bright, airy and soft feel to the overall image.
This effect adds a dark and relaxing feel to the overall image and 
enhances bright parts.
[Expressive]
[Retro]
[High Key]
•If you select this effect with Panorama Shot Mode, the effect may not be 
apparent in places with insufficient brightness.
[Low Key] 
						

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This effect creates a sepia image.
This effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive black and 
white picture.
This effect gives your photo a dramatic contrast look.
This effect produces the optimum brightness for both dark and bright 
parts.
[Sepia]
[Dynamic Monochrome]
[Impressive Art]
•If you select this effect with Panorama Shot Mode, seams between 
pictures may become noticeable.
[High Dynamic] 
						

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This effect gives your photo a dramatic color look.
This effect reduces peripheral brightness to give the impression of a toy 
camera.
This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression of a diorama.
[Cross Process]
Items that can be set
ColorGreen tone/Blue tone/Yellow tone/Red tone
•
Press  2/1  to select the color to enhance, and 
press [MENU/SET].
[Toy Effect]
Items that can be set
Color Orange emphasized Blue emphasized
•Press 2/1 to select the color tone , and 
press [MENU/SET].
[Miniature Effect]
•Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the 
screen will look as if frames are being dropped.
•No sound is recorded in motion pictures.•Approximately 1/10 of the time period is recorded. (If you record for 
10 minutes, the resulting motion picture recording will be approximately 
1 minute long.)
The displayed available recording time is approximately 10 times. When 
switching to Recording Mode, please check the available recording time.
•When taking pictures of a large size, the screen may turn black after taking 
the picture because of signal processing. This is not a malfunction. 
						

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This effect leaves one selected color to emphasize impressiveness.
[One Point Color]
∫Set the color to leave in
1Fit the color you want to leave in the 
frame at the center of the screen, and 
then press [MENU/SET].
•
If you press  4 ([DISP.]), you will return to 
step 1.
2Check the color you have set, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•
The set color is memorized even if the 
camera is turned off. In that case, the 
operation starts from step 
2.
•Depending on the subject, the set color may not 
be left in. 
						

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Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)
Recording Mode: 
Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally or vertically, and are 
combined to make a single panorama picture.
1Press [MODE].
2Press 3/ 4/2/1 to select [Panorama Shot], and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/ 4 to select the recording direction and then 
press [MENU/SET].
4Press 3/ 4 to select image effects and then press [MENU/SET].
•You can add the same image effect as the Creative Control Mode with the same operation as 
the Creative Control Mode. (except for [Toy Effect] and [Miniature Effect])
•Read P55–58 for details on the respective effects.•If you are not going to add an image effect, select [OFF].
5After confirming the recording direction, press [MENU/SET].
•A horizontal/vertical guide is displayed. 
If you press  1, you will return to step 3.
6Press the shutter button halfway to focus. 
						

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7Press the shutter button fully and record a picture while moving the 
camera in a small circle in the direction selected in Step 
3.
8Press the shutter button once again to end the still picture recording.
•Recording can also be ended by keeping the camera still while recording.
∫Technique for Panorama Shot Mode Recording from left to right
Trace a half-circle with the camera, taking about 4 seconds.
•
Move the camera at a constant speed.
Pictures may not be able to be recorded properly if the camera is moved too fast or slow.
A 1 second
B 2 seconds
C 3 seconds D
4 seconds
E Recording direction and panning (Guide)
A Move the camera in the recording direction 
without shaking it. If the camera shakes too 
much, pictures may not be able to be 
recorded, or the recorded panorama picture 
may become narrower (smaller)
B Move the camera towards the edge of the 
range you wish to record. (The edge of the 
range will not be recorded in the last frame)
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