Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lz30 Owners Manual For Advances Features

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Taking close-up pictures
[Macro Zoom]
To take even larger images of the subject, setting to [Macro Zoom] enables the subject to 
appear even larger than when using [AF Macro].
Press  to display [Macro Mode]
Use cursor button to select [Macro Zoom] and press [MENU/
SET]
Adjust the Digital Zoom magnification with the zoom lever
The zoom position is fixed at the max. Wide. Focus range is 1 cm (0.033 feet) - .
ReturnEnlarge display
Digital Zoom magnification (1x to 3x)
 ●In [Macro Zoom], higher...

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Taking pictures with self-timer
Recording mode:        
We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the 
shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds.
Press  to display [Selftimer]
Use cursor button to select time duration and press [MENU/
SET]
Take a picture
Press the shutter button fully to start recording after the preset time.
Self-timer indicator
(Flashes for set duration)
 • To cancel while in operation → Press [MENU/SET]
 ●After...

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Taking pictures with Exposure 
Compensation
This feature allows the user to manually adjust the exposure when a proper auto 
exposure cannot be obtained.
 ■Recording mode:        
Press  to display [Exposure]
Use cursor button to select a value and press [MENU/SET]
 • If the picture is too dark, adjust the exposure to the “+” direction.
 • If the picture is too bright, adjust the exposure to the “-” direction.
 • After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value ( 
for example) is displayed...

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Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation
[Auto Bracket]
Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically. 
After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard.
 ■Recording mode:        
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...

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Determining aperture and shutter speed and 
recording  
[Manual Exposure] Mode
Recording mode:        
This mode allows the user to manually set the aperture value and shutter speed. It 
may be useful when adverse conditions do not allow the auto exposure to produce an 
acceptable picture. A long exposure, up to 15 seconds is possible. For long exposures a 
tripod is recommended.
 ■Recording motion pictures in 
 • Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set.
 ■Manual exposure assist...

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects   
[Creative Control] mode
Recording mode:        
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 press [MENU/SET] (→67 - 69)
 • When you press [DISP.] button, a description of the selected ef fect is displayed.
 ■Changing the selected picture effects ([Creative Control] menu) 
  Press [MENU/SET]  Use cursor button to...

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects  [Creative Control] mode 
For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→66)
[Expressive]
This effect emphasizes the color to make a pop art picture.
[Retro]
This effect gives a faded image.
[High Key]
This effect adds a bright, airy and soft feel to the overall image.
[Low Key]
This effect adds a dark and relaxing feel to the overall image and 
enhances bright parts.  

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects  [Creative Control] mode 
For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→66)
[Sepia]
This effect creates a sepia image.
[Dynamic Monochrome]
This effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive black and 
white picture.
[Impressive Art]
This effect gives your photo a dramatic contrast look.
[High Dynamic]
This effect produces the optimum brightness for both dark and bright 
parts.  

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects  [Creative Control] mode 
For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→66)
[Cross Process]
This effect gives your photo a dramatic color look.
 ■Adjusting color
Use cursor button to adjust coloring, then press [MENU/SET]
 • Settings:  Greenish coloring / Bluish coloring /  
Yellowish coloring / Reddish coloring
[One Point Color]
This effect leaves one selected color to emphasize impressiveness.
 ■Selecting color
  Select the color to...

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Taking pictures of people  [Portrait] Mode
Recording mode:        
Set mode dial to 
 ■Tips
 • The more the zoom is drawn towards T side and the closer the camera is brought to the 
subject, the greater the effect will be.
 ■Recording motion pictures in 
Records a motion picture at the optimum settings when the subject is people.
Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions.
 ●About flash (→58)