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Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lz40 Owners Manual For Advanced Feaures
Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lz40 Owners Manual For Advanced Feaures
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Applicable modes:
This allows the Sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables
pictures to be taken even in dark places wi thout the resulting pictures coming out dark.
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For the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to P53.•You cannot select [AUTO] or [ ] in Manual Exposure Mode.
•The ISO sensitivity is automatically set under the following conditions.–When recording motion pictures–When [Burst] is set to [ ]
[Sensitivity]...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/66198/w64_dmc-lz40_en_adv_om_d-75.png "Page 76
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Applicable modes:
This allows the Sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables
pictures to be taken even in dark places wi thout the resulting pictures coming out dark.
•
For the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to P53.•You cannot select [AUTO] or [ ] in Manual Exposure Mode.
•The ISO sensitivity is automatically set under the following conditions.–When recording motion pictures–When [Burst] is set to [ ]
[Sensitivity]...")
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Applicable modes:
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes
on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is
seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
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Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary
depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [ Ó].
•The White Balance setting for a Scene Mode returns to [AWB] when the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/66198/w64_dmc-lz40_en_adv_om_d-76.png "Page 77
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Applicable modes:
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes
on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is
seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
•
Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary
depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [ Ó].
•The White Balance setting for a Scene Mode returns to [AWB] when the...")
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∫Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a
reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a mult iple number of light sources are being used or
there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly. In
this case, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/66198/w64_dmc-lz40_en_adv_om_d-77.png "Page 78
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∫Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a
reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a mult iple number of light sources are being used or
there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly. In
this case, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent...")
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You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting
the White Balance.
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Fine adjustment is possible only when the White Balance is set to [ V]/[Ð ]/[î ]/[Ñ ]/[Ò ].
1Select the White Balance to finely adjust and then press [DISP.] to display
[WB Adjust.].
2Press 2/1 to adjust the White Balance.
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Select [0] to return to the original White Balance.
3Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
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The White Balance icon on the screen turns red or blue.•The White...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/66198/w64_dmc-lz40_en_adv_om_d-78.png "Page 79
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You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting
the White Balance.
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Fine adjustment is possible only when the White Balance is set to [ V]/[Ð ]/[î ]/[Ñ ]/[Ò ].
1Select the White Balance to finely adjust and then press [DISP.] to display
[WB Adjust.].
2Press 2/1 to adjust the White Balance.
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Select [0] to return to the original White Balance.
3Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
•
The White Balance icon on the screen turns red or blue.•The White...")
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Applicable modes:
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
¢[Ø ] will be used during motion picture recording.
•The setting is fixed to [ Ø] in the following cases.–[Starry Sky] (Scene Mode)–[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
•It is not possible to set [ š] in the following cases.–Panorama Shot Mode–[Night Scenery]/[Food] (Scene Mode)
–[Soft Focus] (Creative Control Mode)•[ ] cannot be set in the following...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/66198/w64_dmc-lz40_en_adv_om_d-79.png "Page 80
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Applicable modes:
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
¢[Ø ] will be used during motion picture recording.
•The setting is fixed to [ Ø] in the following cases.–[Starry Sky] (Scene Mode)–[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
•It is not possible to set [ š] in the following cases.–Panorama Shot Mode–[Night Scenery]/[Food] (Scene Mode)
–[Soft Focus] (Creative Control Mode)•[ ] cannot be set in the following...")
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∫About [ š] ([Face Detection])
The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the
faces.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the
camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Ot her faces that are the same distance away
as the faces within the yellow AF areas are also brought into focus.
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When [Metering Mode] is set to [ C], the camera will adjust the exposure to suit the person’s face.•Under...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/66198/w64_dmc-lz40_en_adv_om_d-80.png "Page 81
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∫About [ š] ([Face Detection])
The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the
faces.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the
camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Ot her faces that are the same distance away
as the faces within the yellow AF areas are also brought into focus.
•
When [Metering Mode] is set to [ C], the camera will adjust the exposure to suit the person’s face.•Under...")
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∫Setting up [ ] ([AF Tracking])
Align the subject with the AF tracking frame, and then press 4 to
lock onto the subject.
A AF tracking frame
•AF area will be displayed in yellow when a subject is recognized, and focus will
automatically adjust continuously following the subject’s movement (Dynamic
tracking).
•AF tracking is canceled when 4 is pressed again.
•Dynamic tracking function may not work in the following cases:
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∫Setting up [ ] ([AF Tracking])
Align the subject with the AF tracking frame, and then press 4 to
lock onto the subject.
A AF tracking frame
•AF area will be displayed in yellow when a subject is recognized, and focus will
automatically adjust continuously following the subject’s movement (Dynamic
tracking).
•AF tracking is canceled when 4 is pressed again.
•Dynamic tracking function may not work in the following cases:
–When the subject is too small–When the recording location is...")
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Applicable modes:
Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in
brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to real life.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.
Applicable modes:
Zoom magnification can be increased while minimizing deterioration of the image quality.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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Refer to P49 for details.
Applicable modes:
This can enlarge subjects even...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/66198/w64_dmc-lz40_en_adv_om_d-82.png "Page 83
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Applicable modes:
Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in
brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to real life.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
•
Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.
Applicable modes:
Zoom magnification can be increased while minimizing deterioration of the image quality.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
•
Refer to P49 for details.
Applicable modes:
This can enlarge subjects even...")
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Applicable modes:
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
¢The number of Burst recording pictures are limite d by the picture-taking conditions and the type
and/or status of the card used.
[Burst]
SettingsDescription of settings
Maximum
recordable pictures
(pictures)
[ ˜ ]([Burst On]) Burst speed
approx. 1.1 picture/secondApprox.
200 pictures¢•The burst speed becomes slower halfway.
The exact timing of this depends on the type of card
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Applicable modes:
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
¢The number of Burst recording pictures are limite d by the picture-taking conditions and the type
and/or status of the card used.
[Burst]
SettingsDescription of settings
Maximum
recordable pictures
(pictures)
[ ˜ ]([Burst On]) Burst speed
approx. 1.1 picture/secondApprox.
200 pictures¢•The burst speed becomes slower halfway.
The exact timing of this depends on the type of card
and the Picture...")
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Applicable modes:
When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ]) is selected, Red-Eye Removal is performed
whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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This function works only when the camera detects a face.•Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.
Applicable modes:
The camera detects jitter during recording and automatically corrects it, so you can record
images with reduced jitter.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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Applicable modes:
When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ]) is selected, Red-Eye Removal is performed
whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
•
This function works only when the camera detects a face.•Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.
Applicable modes:
The camera detects jitter during recording and automatically corrects it, so you can record
images with reduced jitter.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
•...")
- 81 - Recording ∫About [ š] ([Face Detection]) The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the faces. Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Ot her faces that are the same distance away as the faces within the yellow AF areas are also brought into focus. • When [Metering Mode] is set to [ C], the camera will adjust the exposure to suit the person’s face.•Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the face detection function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF Mode] is switched to [ ]. ([ Ø] while motion pictures are taken) –When the face is not facing the camera–When the face is at an angle–When the face is extremely bright or dark –When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.–When the face appears small on the screen–When there is little contrast on the faces –When there is rapid movement–When the subject is not a human being–When the camera is shaking –When Digital Zoom is used•If the camera is registering something other than someone’s face, change the settings to something other than [š].
- 82 - Recording ∫Setting up [ ] ([AF Tracking]) Align the subject with the AF tracking frame, and then press 4 to lock onto the subject. A AF tracking frame •AF area will be displayed in yellow when a subject is recognized, and focus will automatically adjust continuously following the subject’s movement (Dynamic tracking). •AF tracking is canceled when 4 is pressed again. •Dynamic tracking function may not work in the following cases: –When the subject is too small–When the recording location is too dark or bright –When the subject is moving too fast–When the background has the same or similar color to the subject–When jitter is occurring –When using the zoom•When the lock fails, the AF tracking frame will turn red and then disappear. Press 4 again. •The camera records pictures with [AF Mode] as [ Ø] when locked or Dynamic Tracking is not working. Applicable modes: Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. [Metering Mode] SettingsDescription of settings [C ](Multiple) This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically. Usually, we recommend using this method. [](Center weighted) This is the method used to focus on the subject on the center of the screen and measure the whole screen evenly. [ Ù ](Spot) This is the method to measure the subject in the spot metering target A. A A
- 83 - Recording Applicable modes: Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to real life. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions. Applicable modes: Zoom magnification can be increased while minimizing deterioration of the image quality. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • Refer to P49 for details. Applicable modes: This can enlarge subjects even more than the Optical Zoom, Extended Optical Zoom, or [i.Zoom]. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • Refer to P49 for details. [i.Exposure] [i.Zoom] [Digital Zoom]
- 84 - Recording Applicable modes: Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. ¢The number of Burst recording pictures are limite d by the picture-taking conditions and the type and/or status of the card used. [Burst] SettingsDescription of settings Maximum recordable pictures (pictures) [ ˜ ]([Burst On]) Burst speed approx. 1.1 picture/secondApprox. 200 pictures¢•The burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the type of card and the Picture Size. []([Hi-Speed Burst])Burst speed approx. 3 pictures/secondApprox. 200 pictures¢ •This can be set only during Program AE Mode. •The picture size is fixed to 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1). •The Burst speed changes according to the recording conditions. •The number of Burst recording pictures are limited by the picture-taking conditions and the type and/or status of the card used. •The number of Burst recording pictures may increase when you use a card with fast writing speed or card is formatted. •The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted. However, the ISO sensitivity is increased to make the shutter speed become high-speed. [OFF]——
- 85 - Recording •Depending on the operating conditions, it may take time to take the next picture if you repeat the recording of pictures. •It may take time to save pictures taken in Burst Mode on the card. If you take pictures continuously while saving, the maximum number of recordable pictures decreases. For continuous shooting, use of a high speed memory card is recommended. •The burst speed (pictures/second) may become slower depending on the recording environment such as in dark places, if the ISO sensitivity is high, etc. •The focus, zoom, exposure, White Balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the settings for the first picture. •This function is not available in the following cases:–When using Auto Bracket–[HDR]/[Starry Sky] (Scene Mode) –[Toy Effect]/[Miniature Effect]/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter] (Creative Control Mode)•When the Self-Timer is used, the number of recordable pictures in Burst Mode is fixed to 3. •The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ]. Applicable modes: AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed halfway, making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions. (Larger AF area is displayed depending on the recording conditions.) Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • The effective distance of the assist lamp is approximately 1.5 m (4.9 feet).•Depending on the state of the zoom or subject, the effective distance may become shorter. •When you do not want to use the AF Assist Lamp A (e.g. when taking pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF Assist Lamp] to [OFF]. In this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject. •The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases. –[Night Scenery]/[Sunset]/[Glass Through] (Scene Mode) [AF Assist Lamp]
- 86 - Recording Applicable modes: When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ]) is selected, Red-Eye Removal is performed whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • This function works only when the camera detects a face.•Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected. Applicable modes: The camera detects jitter during recording and automatically corrects it, so you can record images with reduced jitter. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • The setting is fixed to [ON] in the following case.–When recording motion pictures•The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following case. –[Starry Sky] (Scene Mode)•The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases. Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button. –When there is a lot of jitter.–When the zoom magnification is high.–In Digital Zoom range. –When taking pictures while following a moving subject.–When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places. [Red-Eye Removal] [Stabilizer]
- 87 - Recording Applicable modes: You can take a picture with date and time of recording. • Date information for pictures recorded with the [Date Stamp] set cannot be deleted. •When printing pictures with [Date Stamp] at a shop or with a printer, the date will be printed on top of the other if you choose to print with the date. •If the time has not been set, you cannot stamp with the date information. •The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases.–When recording motion pictures–When using Auto Bracket –When using [Burst].•You can also set printing with the recording date (P107) by recording with [Date Stamp] set to [OFF]. [Date Stamp] SettingsDescription of settings [W/O TIME] Stamp the year, month, and day. [WITH TIME]Stamp the year, month, day, hour, and minutes. [OFF] —
- 88 - Recording Using the [Motion Picture] Menu For details on [Motion Picture] menu settings, refer to P38. • The [Motion Picture] menu is not displayed in the following cases.–[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter] (Creative Control Mode) Applicable modes: This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures. • When recording to the built-in memory, [Rec Quality] is fixed to [QVGA]. Applicable modes: It will continually keep on focusing on a subject for which the focus was once set. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • Set this function to [OFF] if you wish to fix the focus on the position where you started the motion picture recording. •The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following case.–[Starry Sky] (Scene Mode) [Rec Quality] SettingsPicture sizefpsAspect ratio [HD] 1280k720 3016:9 [VGA] 640k480 4:3 [QVGA]320k240 [Continuous AF]
- 89 - Playback/Editing Various methods of playback You can play back the recorded pictures in various methods. 1Press [(]. 2Press [MENU/SET]. 3Press 3/ 4/2/1 to select [Playback Mode], and then press [MENU/SET]. 4Press 3/ 4 to select item, and then press [MENU/SET]. •Following items can be selected. [] ([Normal Play]) (P35) [] ([Slide Show]) (P90) [] ([Category Selection]) (P92) [] ([Calendar]) (P93)
- 90 - Playback/Editing You can play back the pictures you have taken in sequence at specified intervals. This playback method is recommended when you have connected the camera to a TV set to view the pictures you have taken. 2Press 3 to select [Start] and then press [MENU/SET]. ∫Operations during slide show The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/ 2/1. [Slide Show] 1Select the group to play back by pressing 3/4, and then press [MENU/SET]. •During [Category Selection], press 3/4/2 /1 to select a category, and then press [MENU/SET]. Refer to P92 for category details. 3 Play/Pause 4 Stop 2 Back to previous picture (while pausing) 1 Ahead to next picture (while pausing)CancelSelectSet Category Selection All Playback All the pictures Slide Show