Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lz40 Owners Manual For Advanced Feaures

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2Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].
¢1 This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set.
The icon changes depending on the type of subject and brightness.
¢ 2 The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is 
activated.
[Red-Eye Removal]  (P86) on the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on the flash 
icon.
SettingsDescription of settings
[ ‡ ] ([Auto]) The flash is automatically activated when the recording 
conditions make it necessary.
[] ([iAuto])
¢1
[] ([Auto/Red-Eye])¢2
The flash is automatically activated when the recording 
conditions make it necessary.
It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the 
red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in 
the picture) and then activated again for the actual 
recording.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in low 
lighting conditions.
[ ‰ ] ([Forced Flash On]) The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording 
conditions.
•Use this when your subject is back-lit or under 
fluorescent light.
[] ([Slow Sync./
Red-Eye])
¢
2
If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this 
feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is 
activated so that the dark  background will become bright. 
Simultaneously, it reduces the red-eye phenomenon.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a 
dark background.
[ Π] ([Forced Flash Off]
)
The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.
•This item is not displayed on the menu.
To set the camera to [ Œ], close the flash.
•Use this when you take pictures in places where the 
use of flash is not permitted. 
						

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∫Available Flash Settings in Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(± : Available, —: Not available,  ¥: Scene Mode initial setting)
¢[ ] is displayed.•When [ ] is selected, [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and 
brightness.
•When [ ], [ ] is set, [Red-Eye Removal] is enabled.•Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].•The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if 
necessary.
•The Scene Mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed.•Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture.
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∫The available flash range (approximation)
∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting
•
In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.
•In Scene Mode, shutter speed will be different from the above table.
•If you bring the flash too close to an object, the object may be distorted or discolored by the heat or 
lighting from the flash.
•Recording a subject from too close, or without sufficient flash will not provide the appropriate level of 
exposure, and may result in a picture that is too white or dark.
•When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when 
you press the shutter button fully.
•If recording a subject without sufficient flash, the White Balance may not be properly adjusted.•The effects of the flash may not be adequately achieved under the following condition.–When the shutter speed is too fast
•It may take time to charge the flash if you repeatedly take pictures. Take a picture after the access 
indication disappears.
•The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject is far away from the 
camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.
WideTe l e
[AUTO] in 
[Sensitivity] 60 cm (2.0 feet) to 10.8 m (35 feet) 1.6 m (5.2 feet) to 4.9 m (16 feet)
Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)
‡ 1/60 to 1/1500 1 to 1/1500
‰Œ 
						

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Taking Close-up Pictures ([AF Macro]/[Macro Zoom])
Applicable modes: 
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of 
flowers.
1Press 4 [ #].
2Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
•We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer.•We recommend setting the flash to [Œ ] (close the flash) when you take pictures at close range.
•If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, the 
picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights.
•When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed. Therefore, 
if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject, it may 
become difficult to focus on it again.
•Macro Mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between the 
camera and the subject is far, it takes longer to focus on it.
•When you take pictures at close range, the resolu tion of the periphery of the picture may decrease 
slightly. This is not a malfunction.
•[Macro Zoom] cannot be set in the following cases.–[Toy Effect]/[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)–When [AF Mode] is set to [ ]
–When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ]
ItemDescription of settings
[] ([AF Macro]) You can take pictures of a subject as close as 1 cm (0.033 feet) 
from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1
k).
[] ([Macro Zoom]) Use this setting to get close to the subject and then further enlarge 
when taking the picture.
You can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3
k while 
maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide 
position [1 cm (0.033 feet)].
•The image quality is poorer than during normal recording.
•Zoom range will be displayed in blue. (digital zoom range)
[OFF] j 
						

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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Applicable modes: 
1Press 2 [ë].
2Press 3/ 4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].
•We recommend using a tripod when recording with the Self-timer.
•This function is not available in the following case:–When recording motion pictures
SettingsDescription of settings
[]([10sec.]) Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed.
[] ([2sec.]) Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed.
•When using a tripod, etc., this setting is a convenient way to 
avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
[OFF]
j
3Press the shutter button halfway to focus and 
then press it fully to take the picture.
•The Self-timer indicator  A blinks and the shutter is 
activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds). 
						

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Compensating the Exposure
Applicable modes: 
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in 
brightness between the subject and the background.
1Press 3 [ È] to display [Exposure 
Comp.].
•“EV” is an abbreviation of “Exposure Value”, a unit indicating the amount of exposure.
The EV changes with the aperture value or the shutter speed.
•When [Exposure Comp. Reset] in the [Setup] menu is set to [OFF], the current exposure value will be 
maintained even if you turn off the camera.
•This function is not available in the following case:
–[Starry Sky] (Scene Mode)
Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed
Compensate the exposure 
towards positive. Compensate the exposure
towards negative.
2Press 2/1 to compensate the exposure and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•The exposure compensation value appears on the screen.•Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure. 
						

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Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket
Applicable modes: 
In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation 
range each time the shutter button is pressed.
With Auto Bracket d1EV
•
If you turn off the camera, Auto Bracket will be canceled.
•When setting Auto Bracket, [ ] appears on the screen.•When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the Exposure Compensation range, the 
pictures taken are based on the selected Exposure Compensation range.
•The exposure may not be compensated with Auto Bracket depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
•[ Œ ] is set for the flash when Auto Bracket is set.
•This function is not available in the following cases:–[Toy Effect]/[Miniature Effect]/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter] (Creative Control Mode)–[HDR]/[Starry Sky] (Scene Mode)
–When recording motion pictures
1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture
d0EV j1 EV i1 EV
1Press 3 [ È] repeatedly until 
[Auto Bracket] is displayed.
2Press 2/ 1 to set the compensation 
range of the exposure and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•When you do not use Auto Bracket, select [OFF] 
( d 0).
1/3 
						

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Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
Shutter Speed 
(Manual Exposure Mode)
Recording Mode: 
Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
A long exposure, up to 15 seconds is possible.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Press [EXPOSURE].
3Press 3/4/2/1 to set the aperture and shutter 
speed.
4Press [EXPOSURE].
∫ Manual Exposure Assistance
If you press the shutter button halfway, the Manual Exposure Assistance is displayed.
•
The Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures on the 
playback screen.
•The brightness of the monitor and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures on the 
playback screen.
•The aperture value and the shutter speed displayed on the screen turn red when the exposure is not 
adequate.
•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.•In motion picture recording, the aperture and shutter speed are set automatically.
2 /1: Aperture Value A
3 /4: Shutter Speed  B
The exposure is adequate.
Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value.
Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value.
1/30 1/30
1/30F 3.0
F 3.0
F 3.0
AB 
						

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Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)
Recording Mode: 
Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally or vertically, and are 
combined to make a single panorama picture.
This mode allows you to add any of 13 types of effects before recording.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Press 3/ 4 to select the recording direction and then 
press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/ 4 to select image effects and then press [MENU/SET].
•You can add the same image effect as the Creative Control Mode with the same operation as 
the Creative Control Mode.
(except for [Toy Effect] and [Miniature Effect])  (P69–73)
•During panorama picture recording, the following image effect of the Creative Control Mode 
is not visible on the screen:
–[Star Filter]
•If you are not going to add an image effect, select [No Effect].
4After confirming the recording direction, press [MENU/SET].
•If the selected recording direction is the same as that of the previous recording, the screen 
that lets you check the recording direction may not be displayed.
•A horizontal/vertical guide is displayed. 
If you press  1, you will return to step 2.
5Press the shutter button halfway to focus. 
						

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6Press the shutter button fully and record a picture while moving the 
camera in a small circle in the direction selected in Step 
2.
7Press the shutter button once again to end the picture recording.
•Recording can also be ended by keeping the camera still while recording.
∫Technique for Panorama Shot Mode Recording from left to right
Trace a half-circle with the camera, taking about 4 seconds.
•
Move the camera at a constant speed.
Pictures may not be able to be recorded properly if the camera is moved too fast or slow.
A Recording direction and panning (Guide)
BMove the camera in the recording direction 
without shaking it.
(If the camera shakes too much, pictures 
may not be able to be recorded, or the 
recorded panorama picture may become 
narrower (smaller).)
C Move the camera towards the edge of the 
range you wish to record.
(The edge of the range will not be recorded 
in the last frame)
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