Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc Zs30 Owners Manual

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Taking pictures with Exposure CompensationVQT4T08
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Recording while exposure is changed automatically ([Auto Bracket])
Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed 
automatically. After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the 
standard.
Press  several times to display [Auto Bracket]
Use cursor button to select a value and press [MENU/SET]
Value displayed 
after Exposure 
Compensation 
set
 • The first still picture is recorded without...

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Determine aperture and shutter speed and record 
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[Aperture-Priority] Mode
When recording, you can control the aperture value to meet your recording 
purposes.
Shutter speed is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set aperture 
value.
Set mode dial to  ([Aperture-Priority] Mode) 
Press [EXPOSURE] button and use cursor button to determine 
aperture value
Aperture value 
 • When the aperture value is increased, the  range of depth in focus expands, and the...

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Determine aperture and shutter speed and record VQT4T08
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[Shutter-Priority] Mode
When recording, you can control the shutter speed to meet your recording 
purposes.
Aperture is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set shutter speed.
Set mode dial to  ([Shutter-Priority] Mode)
Press [EXPOSURE] button and use cursor button to determine 
shutter speed
Shutter speed
 • At faster shutter speeds, movements by  the subject show as if they are still.
 • At slower shutter...

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Determine aperture and shutter speed and record VQT4T08
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[Manual Exposure] Mode
This mode of recording lets you set any aperture value and shutter speed 
when exposure adjustment prevents you from recording at the desired 
exposure (brightness/darkness).
Set mode dial to  ([Manual Exposure] Mode)
 • Manual exposure assist is displayed.
Press [EXPOSURE] button and use cursor button to determine 
aperture value and shutter speed
Aperture value/shutter speed
Press [EXPOSURE]...

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects  
[Creative Control] modeVQT4T08
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You can select your own settings from various effects and take pictures while confirming 
these effects on the LCD monitor.
Set mode dial to 
Press   to select an effect, and then press [MENU/SET]
 • If you press the [DISP.] button, an explanation of the effect appears.
 ■Changing the selected picture effects ([Creative Control] menu)
 Press [MENU/SET]  Use cursor button to select [Creative...

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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)
[Expressive]
This picture effect creates a pop art style picture that enhances the 
color.
[Retro]
This picture effect creates the soft appearance of a tarnished picture.
[High Key]
This picture effect creates a brighter and lighter toned appearance for 
the entire picture.    

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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)
[Low Key]
This picture effect creates a darker somber appearance for the entire 
picture to emphasize the bright portions.
[Sepia]
This picture effect creates a picture with sepia tone.
[Dynamic Monochrome]
This picture effect creates a monochromatic picture with a higher 
contrast and more dramatic atmosphere.    

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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)
[Impressive Art]
A picture effect with strong contrast that illustrates a surreal and 
dramatic atmosphere.
[High Dynamic]
This picture effect creates a picture with a well-balanced brightness 
for the entire picture (from dark areas to bright areas).
[Cross Process]
This picture effect creates a unique atmosphere with surprising 
colors....

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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)
[Toy Effect]
This picture effect creates a picture that resembles pictures taken by 
a toy camera with a reduced amount of peripheral light.
 ■Adjusting color
Use cursor button to adjust coloring, then press [MENU/SET]
 • Settings: Orangish coloring  Bluish coloring
[Miniature Effect]
This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression...

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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)
[Soft Focus]
This picture effect creates a soft appearance by intentionally blurring 
the entire picture.
 ●The recording screen is displayed like a frame dropping with a slight delay compared 
to normal recording.
 ●When you take a picture using a large picture size setting, the screen will become 
dark for a certain period of time after the...