Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc Zs30 Owners Manual

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects  [Creative Control] modeVQT4T08
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For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→85)
[One Point Color]
This picture effect creates a monochromatic picture by retaining the 
color you selected only, and adds memorable emphasis to it.
 ■Selecting color
  Select the color to be retained using the frame in the center of the 
screen and press [MENU/SET]
  Check the effect in the preview screen and press [MENU/SET] • The next time...

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Recording panorama pictures  [Panorama Shot] ModeVQT4T08
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You can easily record a panorama picture by panning the camera towards the direction 
you want to record, and automatically combining the burst of pictures taken during that 
time.
Set mode dial to [  ]
Use cursor button to select the recording direction, and press 
[MENU/SET] to set
Use cursor button to select the picture effect and press 
[MENU/SET]
 • Use the same operations as in [Creative Control] Mode to add...

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Recording panorama pictures  [Panorama Shot] ModeVQT4T08
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Press the shutter button fully and pan the camera in a small 
circular motion in the selected direction to start recording
 • Taking pictures from left to right
Recording direction and progress status 
(approximate)
1 sec.2 sec.
3 sec.
4 sec.
 • Pan the camera so that you make a complete circuit in approx. 8 seconds- Pan the camera at a constant speed. 
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 You may not be able to take pictures successfully if you move...

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Recording panorama pictures  [Panorama Shot] ModeVQT4T08
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 ●The zoom position is fixed to the W end. ●The focus, exposure and White Balance are all fixed to optimal values for the first 
picture. 
If the focusing or brightness of pictures recorded as part of a Panorama picture after 
the first picture are significantly different from those of the first picture, the Panorama 
picture as a whole (when all pictures are stitched together) may not have consistent 
focus and...

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Taking pictures according to the scene   
[Scene Mode]VQT4T08
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Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, 
coloring, etc.) for given scenes. 
Set mode dial to 
Use cursor button to select the scene and press [MENU/SET]
 ■Changing the selected scene mode ([Scene Mode] menu)
 Press [MENU/SET]  Use cursor button to select [Scene Mode] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select the scene and press [MENU/SET]
 ■Recording motion...

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Taking pictures according to the scene  [Scene Mode] VQT4T08
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 • How to select a scene (→95)
[Portrait]
Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions.
 ■Tips
 • The more the zoom is drawn towards T side and the closer the camera is brought to  the subject, the greater the ef fect will be.
[Soft Skin]
Smooths skin colors in bright, outdoor daylight conditions (portraits from chest upwards).
 ■Tips
 • The more the zoom is drawn...

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Taking pictures according to the scene  [Scene Mode] VQT4T08
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 • How to select a scene (→95)
[Sports]
Takes pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports.
 ■Tips
 • Stand at least 5 m (16 feet) away.
 ●Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.
[Night Portrait]
Takes pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness.
 ■Tips
 • Use flash. • Subject should not move. • Tripod, self-timer recommended.
 ●Shutter speed may slow down up to 4 seconds. ●After...

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Taking pictures according to the scene  [Scene Mode] VQT4T08
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 • How to select a scene (→95)
[Handheld Night Shot]
Takes clear still pictures of night scenes with less jitter and less noise by combining a 
burst of still pictures. 
 ■Tips
 • Stand at least 5 m (16 feet) away. • After the shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during the burst  operation.
 ●Since a burst of still pictures are combined after they have been recorded, it will be a 
few moments...

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Taking pictures according to the scene  [Scene Mode] VQT4T08
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 • How to select a scene (→95)
[Baby]
This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light 
from it is weaker than usual.
 ■To record age and name
[Baby1] and [Baby2] can be set separately.
Use cursor button to select [Age] or [Name] and press  
[MENU/SET]
Select [SET] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET]
 Set the birthday and name
Age: Set birthday with cursor button,...

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Taking pictures according to the scene  [Scene Mode] VQT4T08
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 • How to select a scene (→95)
[High Sens.]
Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions.
Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with cursor button 
and press [MENU/SET]
 ■Settings:  [3M] /  [2.5M] /  [2M] /  [2.5M]
[Starry Sky]
Gives starry skies and dark subjects a clear appearance.
Use cursor button to select shutter speed, and then press 
[MENU/SET]
 ■Settings: [15 sec.] / [30 sec.]
 ■Tips
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