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 this effect is used, the preview screen will display  a picture with the settings of the color selected previously. 
T
o reselect a color: Press the [DISP.] button 
To record with current settings: Press [MENU/SET]
 ●The selected color may not be retained for some subjects.    
						

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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 picture effects. (you cannot select [Toy Ef fect] or 
[Miniature Effect]) For details on effects (→86 - 91)
 • If you do not want to add picture effects, please select  [OFF].
Check the recording direction and press [MENU/SET]
A horizontal or vertical guide appears. • If you press , you will return to step .
Press the shutter button halfway to focus
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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 the camera too 
quickly or too slowly.
- Pan the camera in a small circular motion.
Press the shutter button fully again to end recording
 • You can also end recording if you stop panning the camera while taking pictures.
 ■Tips
 • Pan the camera in the recording direction as steadily as possible.
If the camera shakes too much, it may not 
be able to take pictures or may end up 
creating a narrow (small) panorama picture.
Pan the camera to a point slightly ahead of the point that you want to take.
(However, the last frame is not recorded to the end.)    
						

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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 brightness.
 ●The following functions are fixed to the settings indicated below . 
[Stabilizer]: [OFF]    [Date Stamp]: [OFF]
 ●[White Balance] cannot be set when applying picture effects (if anything else but 
[OFF] is selected in Step ). ●Since several pictures are stitched together to create a Panorama picture, some 
subjects may be distorted or the joining portions of successively taken pictures that 
are stitched may be noticeable.
 ●The number of recording pixels per horizontal line and vertical line of a Panorama 
picture varies depending on the recording direction and number of stitched pictures.  
The maximum number of recording pixels is as follows:
 • Taking pictures in landscape orientation: Approx. 8000 x 1080 • Taking pictures in portrait orientation: Approx. 1440 x 8000 ●Panorama pictures may not be created or pictures may not be recorded properly 
when taking pictures of the following subjects or when taking pictures in the following 
recording conditions:
 • Subjects that have a continuous monotone or pattern (sky, beach, etc.) • Moving subjects (person, pet, vehicle, waves, or flowers swaying in the wind, etc.) • Subjects whose colors or patterns change quickly (such as an image appearing on  a display)
 • Dark locations • Locations with a flickering light source (fluorescent lamp, candle light, etc.) ●When set to [High Key], the effect may be difficult to see, depending on the brightness 
of the subject.
 ●When set to [Impressive Art], stitches may stand out. ●While recording with [Soft Focus] [Star Filter], you cannot see the ef fects on the LCD 
monitor.
 ■About panorama playback
You can operate the zoom lever or perform touch operations to enlarge still pictures 
taken in [Panorama Shot] mode in the same way as with other still pictures. If you 
play back panorama pictures in the same way as playing back a motion picture, the 
panorama pictures are scrolled automatically. (→49)
 • Unlike motion picture playback, you cannot perform fast forward or fast rewind while  the panorama pictures are scrolling automatically. (You can perform single-frame 
forward or rewind while the automatic scrolling operation is paused.)    
						

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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 pictures in 
Records a motion picture at the optimum settings for the selected scene. • You cannot record motion pictures in [3D Photo Mode]. • Some scenes are switched to the following scenes:
Selected sceneScenes for motion picture
[Baby] Portrait motion picture
[Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], 
[Starry Sky] Low light motion picture
[Sports], [HDR], [Pet] Normal motion picture
 ●Selecting a Scene Mode inappropriate for the actual scene may af fect the coloring of 
your picture.
 ●Following [Rec] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected 
manually.
[Sensitivity], [Metering Mode], [i.Exposure], [Min. Shtr Speed], [i.Resolution],  
[Color Mode]    
						

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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 towards T side and the closer the camera is brought to  the subject, the greater the ef fect will be.
[Scenery]
Takes clear pictures of wide, distant subjects.    
						

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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 recording, the shutter may stay closed (up to 4 seconds) to process the signal. 
This is not a malfunction.
[Night Scenery]
Takes clear pictures of night scenes.
 ■Tips
 • Tripod, self-timer recommended.
 ●Shutter speed may slow down up to 4 seconds. ●After recording, the shutter may stay closed (up to 4 seconds) to process the signal. 
This is not a malfunction.    
						

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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 before you will be able to record another picture.
[HDR]
The camera can combine several still pictures taken with different exposures into a single 
properly exposed picture with rich gradation. The individual pictures used to create the 
HDR picture are not saved. You can minimize the loss of gradations in bright areas and 
dark areas when, for example, the contrast between the background and the subject is 
large.
 ■What is HDR?
HDR stands for High Dynamic Range and refers to a technique for expressing a wide 
contrast range.
 ■Tips
 • 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 before you will be able to record another picture.
 ●A subject that was in motion when it was recorded may be recorded as an afterimage. ●The camera may take a single still picture instead of several pictures under certain 
recording conditions.
[Food]
Takes natural-looking pictures of food.    
						

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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, and press [MENU/SET].
Name: (See “Entering Text”: (→114))
Use cursor button to select [Exit] and press [MENU/SET]
 ■Tips
 • Make sure [Age] and [Name] are [ON] before taking a picture.
 ●Age display format depends on [Language] setting. ●Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second. ●[Age] and [Name] print setting can be made on your computer using 
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” on the supplied disc. Text may also be stamped onto the still 
picture using [Text Stamp].
[Pet]
Records pet’s age and name when taking pictures.
 • Refer to [Baby] for other tips etc.
[Sunset]
Takes clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets.    
						

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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
 • Tripod, self-timer recommended.
 ●Do not move the camera until the countdown is finished. After taking the picture, the 
countdown is displayed again while the signal is processed.
 ●[Stabilizer] does not work.
[Glass Through]
The camera prioritizes focusing on distant subjects. Most suitable for taking pictures such 
as a landscapes through the transparent glass of a train/vehicle or building.
 ●If there are stains such as dust or a reflection on the glass, the camera may focus on 
the glass instead of a subject.
 ●The color of pictures may appear unnatural due to the color of the glass. (Y ou may be 
able to reproduce the appropriate color by adjusting the White Balance.)