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  compensation, the second still picture is 
recorded with exposure adjusted in the 
“-” direction, and the third still picture is 
recorded with exposure adjusted in the 
“+” direction.
 ●Cannot be used with flash. ●When [Auto Bracket] is set, [Burst] is canceled. ●Canceled when the camera is turned off. ●[Auto Bracket] cannot be used in the following cases: • [Creative Control] Mode ([Toy Effect], [Miniature Ef fect], [Soft Focus], [Star Filter])
 • Scene Modes ([Handheld Night Shot], [HDR], [Starry Sky], [High Speed Video],  [3D Photo Mode])
 • Recording motion pictures    
						

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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 
picture shows up clearly from the position 
of the camera to the background.
 • When the aperture value is reduced, the range of depth in focus shrinks, and the 
background can get blurry.
Press [EXPOSURE] button
 ■Recording motion pictures in 
 • Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set.
 ●When the picture is too bright or too dark or there is incorrect exposure, the numbers 
for the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red.
 ●LCD monitor brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded. ●The lower limit of shutter speed differs depending on ISO Sensitivity.    
						

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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 speeds, subjects that are moving show as jittery.
Press [EXPOSURE] button
 ■Recording motion pictures in 
 • Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set.
 ●When the picture is too bright or too dark or there is incorrect exposure, the numbers 
for the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red.
 ●LCD monitor brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded. ●The lower limit of shutter speed differs depending on ISO Sensitivity.    
						

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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] button
 ■Recording motion pictures in 
 • Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set.
 ■Manual exposure assist (estimate) 
If the shutter button is pressed halfway, manual exposure assist is displayed. 
Shows pictures with standard brightness.
Shows brighter pictures. For standard brightness, either use a faster 
shutter speed or increase aperture value.
Shows darker pictures. For standard brightness, either use a slower 
shutter speed or reduce aperture value.
 ●When the picture is too bright or too dark or there is incorrect exposure, the numbers 
for the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red.
 ●LCD monitor brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded. ●The lower limit of shutter speed differs depending on ISO Sensitivity.    
						

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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 Control] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press   to select a setting, and then press [MENU/SET]
 ■Recording motion pictures in 
Records a motion picture at the optimum settings for the selected ef fects. • You cannot record motion pictures with [Soft Focus] or [Star Filter].
 ●The flash is set to [  ] ([Forced Flash Off]). ●The display of a picture reflecting a selected effect in the preview screen or recording 
screen may differ from the actual recorded pictures.
 ●A setting that was selected in [Creative Control] mode is retained even after the 
camera is turned off.
 ●Following [Rec] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected 
manually.
[Sensitivity], [White Balance], [i.Exposure], [Min. Shtr Speed], [Color Mode]    
						

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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.
 ■Adjusting color
Use cursor button to adjust coloring, then press [MENU/SET]
 • Settings:  Greenish coloring / Bluish coloring /  
Yellowish coloring / Reddish coloring    
						

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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 of a diorama.
 ●The recording screen is displayed like a frame dropping with a slight delay compared 
to normal recording.
 ●Portrait orientation recording does not affect the blurred part. (The left and right edges 
will be blurred.)
 ●No audio is recorded for motion pictures. ●When a motion picture is recorded, the finished recording will be approximately 1/10th 
of the actual recorded time period. (If you record a motion picture for 10 minutes, 
the resulting motion picture recording time will be approximately 1 minute.)  The 
recordable time displayed on the camera is approx. 10x longer than actual time 
needed for recording. When the recording mode is changed, be sure to check the 
recordable time.
 ●If you stop recording motion pictures too soon, the camera may continue recording 
until a certain time. Hold the camera until the camera stops 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 picture is taken. However , this occurs due to 
signal processing and is not a defect.    
						

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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 picture is taken. However , this occurs due to 
signal processing and is not a defect.
 ●Motion pictures cannot be recorded.
[Star Filter]
This picture effect creates a picture with the light from the light source 
that shines in the shape of a cross, creating a gorgeous atmosphere.
 ●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 picture is taken. However , this occurs due to 
signal processing and is not a defect.
 ●Motion pictures cannot be recorded.