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 magnification results in lower picture quality . ●When [Macro Zoom] is set, Extended optical zoom does not work. ●When [AF Tracking] or  [Hi-Speed Burst] is set, macro zoom is canceled.  
						

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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 Self-timer indicator stops flashing, it may then be lit for AF Assist Lamp. ●You cannot use the self-timer for motion picture recording.  
						

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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 in the bottom-left corner of the 
screen.
 ●Depending on the brightness, this may not be possible in some cases. ●The Exposure Compensation value you set is retained even after the camera is 
turned off.  
						

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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 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: • Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [HDR]) • Recording motion pictures  
						

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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 (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.
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
[EXPOSURE] button  
						

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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 select [Creative Control] menu and press [MENU/SET]   Press   to select an effect, and press [MENU/SET]
 ■Recording motion pictures in 
Records a motion picture at the optimum settings for the selected ef fects. • A motion picture cannot be recorded using [Impressive 
Art] in [Creative Control] 
Mode.
 ●The flash is set to  [Forced Flash Off]. (→55) ●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] [Color Mode]  
						

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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 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
. 
   

   
- To 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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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)