Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lz7 Operating Instructions

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∫Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢1 The shutter speed changes depending 
on the slow shutter setting. (P67)
¢2 Simple mode [ ]
¢3 Intelligent ISO sensitivity mode [ ] 
(P44)/[SPORTS] (P47), [BABY1]/
[BABY2] (P49) and [PET] (P50) in 
scene mode
¢2, ¢3: The shutter speed becomes a 
maximum of 1 second in the following 
cases.
– When the optical image stabilizer is set 
to [OFF].
– When the camera has determined that 
there is little jitter when the optical image 
stabilizer is set to [MODE1] or [MODE2].
 There will be differences in the above 
shutter speeds in the following scene 
modes. 
– [NIGHT SCENERY] (P48):
8 seconds to 1/2000th of a second
– [STARRY SKY] (P51):
15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds
– [FIREWORKS] (P51):
1/4th of a second, 2 seconds
 Do not look directly at the flash at 
close range when it is activated.
 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.
 While the flash is charged, the screen 
turns off and you cannot take pictures. 
The status indicator lights. [Except 
when using the AC adaptor 
(DMW-AC6PP; optional).]
If the remaining battery power is low, 
the screen may be turned off for a 
longer period of time.
 When you take a picture beyond the 
available flash range, the exposure may 
not be adjusted properly and the picture 
may become bright or dark.
 The white balance may not be properly 
adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for 
the subject. (P60)
 When the shutter speed is fast, the flash 
effect may not be sufficient.
 It may take time to charge the flash if you 
repeat taking a picture. Take a picture 
after the access indication disappears.
 The red-eye reduction effect differs 
between people. Also, if the subject was 
far away from the camera or was not 
looking at the first flash, the effect may not 
be evident.
 When the flash is activated, you can only 
take 1 picture.Flash settingShutter speed 
(Sec.)
:AUTO
1/30 to 1/2000 :AUTO/
Red-eye 
reduction
: Forced ON
: Forced ON/
Red-eye 
reduction
: Slow sync./
Red-eye 
reduction1/8
¢1 to 1/2000
: Forced OFF1/8
¢1 to 1/2000
1/8¢1 or 1 to 
1/2000¢2
1/4 or 1 to 1/2000¢3
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Taking Pictures with 
the Self-timer
1Press 2 [].
2Press 3/4 to select a mode.
 You can also press 2 [ ] to select.
3Press [MENU/SET].
 You can also press the shutter 
button halfway to finish.
 The menu screen disappears after 
about 5 seconds. At this time, the 
selected item is automatically set.
4Press the shutter button halfway 
to focus and then press it fully to 
take the picture.
A: Press the shutter button halfway to 
focus.
B: Press the shutter button fully to take 
the picture. The self-timer indicator C blinks and 
the shutter is activated after 10 seconds 
(or 2 seconds).
 If you press [MENU/SET] while the 
self-timer is set, the self-timer setting is 
canceled.
 When using a tripod etc., setting the 
self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient 
way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing 
the shutter button.
 When you press the shutter button once 
fully, the subject is automatically focused 
just before recording. In dark places, the 
self-timer indicator will blink and then may 
turn on brightly operating as an AF assist 
lamp (P66) to allow the camera to focus 
on the subject.
 In simple mode [ ], the self-timer is fixed 
to 10 seconds.
 When you set the self-timer in burst mode, 
the camera starts taking a picture 2 or 
10 seconds after the shutter button is 
pressed. The number of pictures taken at 
one time is fixed to 3.
 We recommend using a tripod when 
recording with the self-timer.
OFF
SET
SELECTMENU
2 SEC.10 SEC.
SELFTIMER
CANCEL
3
MENU
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Compensating the 
Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve 
appropriate exposure due to the difference 
in brightness between the subject and the 
background. Look at the following 
examples.
Under exposed
Compensate the exposure towards 
positive.
Properly exposed
Over exposed
Compensate the exposure towards
negative.
1Press 3 [ ] until [EXPOSURE] 
appears and compensate the 
exposure with 2/1.
 You can compensate from [j2EV] to 
[i2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].
 Select [0 EV] to return to the original 
exposure.
2Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
 You can also press the shutter 
button halfway to finish.
 EV is an abbreviation of “Exposure Value”. 
It refers to the amount of light given to the 
CCD by the aperture value and the shutter 
speed.
 The exposure compensation value 
appears on the lower left of the screen.
 The set exposure value is memorized 
even if the camera is turned off.
 The compensation range of the exposure 
will be limited depending on the 
brightness of the subject.
 Exposure cannot be compensated when 
using [STARRY SKY] in scene mode.
EXPOSURE
SELECTEXITMENU
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Changing the 
sensitivity according 
to the movement of the 
subject being recorded
The camera detects the movement of the 
subject near the center of the screen and 
then sets the optimal ISO sensitivity and 
shutter speed according to the movement 
and the brightness of the subject. 
1Press [MENU/SET].
2Press 3/4 to select [ISO LIMIT] 
and then press 1.
3Press 34 to select the item and 
then press [MENU/SET].
 The higher the value set for the ISO 
sensitivity, the more effectively the jitter 
will be reduced. However, picture noise 
will increase. Jitter is avoided when taking pictures 
indoors of a moving subject by increasing 
the ISO sensitivity and making the shutter 
speed faster. 
 Noise is avoided when taking pictures 
indoors of a subject with no movement by 
decreasing the ISO sensitivity.
 When you press the shutter button 
halfway, [ ] A appears. When you 
press the shutter button fully, the shutter 
speed and the ISO sensitivity appear for a 
while.
 The focus range becomes the same as 
macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/
50 cm (1.64 feet) (Tele) to ¶]
 When the flash is activated, the ISO 
sensitivity is automatically increased to a 
maximum of [ISO640]. (When the highest 
ISO sensitivity is set to a setting other 
than [ISO400].)
 Refer to P40 for information about 
available flash range to take pictures.
ItemSettings
400The ISO sensitivity 
automatically increases 
up to the set value 
according to the 
movement and brightness 
of the subject.
800
1250
400
800
1250
SELECT
AUTO
PICT.SIZEASPECT RATIO
AWBW.BALANCEREC1/3
QUALITYMENUSET
400
800
1250ISO LIMITISOMAX
F2.8
1/125 ISO800
F2.8
1/30 ISO200
F2.8
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 Depending on the brightness and how fast 
the subject is moving, jitter may not be 
avoided.
 The camera may not be able to detect the 
movement of the subject in the following 
cases.
– When the moving subject is small
– When the moving subject is at the edge 
of the screen
– When the subject starts moving the 
instant the shutter button is pressed fully
 To avoid picture noise, we recommend 
decreasing [ISO LIMIT] or setting 
[COL.MODE] to [NATURAL]. (P67)
 The following functions cannot be used.
– [SLOW SHUTTER]
–[D.ZOOM]
Taking Close-up 
Pictures 
This mode allows you to take close-up 
pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking 
pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of 
a subject as close as 5 cm (0.16 feet) from 
the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost 
to Wide (1k).
∫Focus range
 We recommend using a tripod and the 
self-timer (P42) in macro mode.
 When a subject is close to the camera, the 
effective focus range (depth of field) 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.
 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.
 Macro mode gives priority to a subject 
close to the camera. Therefore, if the 
distance between the camera and the 
subject is more than 50 cm (1.64 feet) it 
takes longer to focus on it in macro mode 
than normal picture mode [ ]. 
 The available flash range is about 50 cm 
(1.64 feet) to 5.4 m (17.7 feet) (Wide). 
(When the ISO sensitivity is set to 
[AUTO].) 
 We recommend setting the flash to 
Forced OFF [ ] when you take pictures 
at close range.
 When you take pictures at close range, 
the resolution of the periphery of the 
picture may decrease slightly. This is not a 
malfunction.
5 cm
(0.16 feet)T
W
50 cm
(1.64 feet)
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Taking pictures that 
match the scene being 
recorded 
(Scene mode)
When you select a scene mode to match 
the subject and recording situation, the 
camera sets the optimal exposure and hue 
to obtain the desired picture.
 Refer to P47 to 52 and “About the 
information ” for details about each 
scene mode.
1Press 1 for the [SCENE MODE] 
menu.
2Press 3/4/2/1 to select the 
scene mode.
 Press 4 at A to switch to the next 
menu screen.
 You can switch menu screens from any 
menu item by rotating the zoom lever.
3Press [MENU/SET] to set.
 The menu screen is switched to the 
recording screen in the selected scene 
mode. Press [MENU/SET] and then perform 
steps 
1, 2 and 3 to change the scene 
mode.
∫About the information    
 If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a 
scene mode in step 
2, explanations about 
each scene mode are displayed. (If you 
press [DISPLAY] again, the screen 
returns to the [SCENE MODE] menu.)
e.g.: Displaying the   information 
screen of [BABY1]
 Refer to P41 for information about the 
shutter speed.
 The flash setting is memorized even if the 
camera is turned off. However, it returns to 
the initial setting if the scene mode is 
changed. (P39)
 When you take a picture with a scene 
mode that is not adequate for the 
purpose, the hue of the picture may differ 
from the actual scene.
 If you press 2 when selecting 
[PORTRAIT] or [STARRY SKY] in step 
2, 
the [SCENE MODE] menu [ ] is 
displayed. If you then select either the 
[REC] menu [ ] or the [SETUP] menu 
[ ], you can set the desired items. (P19)
 The following cannot be set in scene 
mode because the camera automatically 
adjusts them to the optimal setting.
– [SENSITIVITY]
– [COL.MODE]
SCN
MENU
21
SCN
MENU
SCENE MODE  1
/
2
SCENE MODE  2
/
2
SET
SET SELECT
SELECT
BABY1
STARRY SKYDISPLAY
DISPLAY








SET INFORMATIONMENUDISPLAY
BABY1Suitable for taking pictures
of your baby. 
Age can be displayed 
with pictures if you set 
the birthday.
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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P46)
The person stands out from the 
background and has a healthier 
complexion.
∫Technique for Portrait mode
To increase the effectiveness of this mode:
1Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible 
to Tele.
2Move close to the subject to make this 
mode more effective.
 This mode is only suitable when taking 
pictures outdoors in the daytime.
 ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P46)
This allows you to achieve a smoother 
appearance of the skin than in 
[PORTRAIT].
∫Technique for Soft skin mode
To make this mode more effective:
1Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible 
to Tele.
2Move close to the subject to make this 
mode more effective.
 This mode is only suitable when taking 
pictures outdoors in the daytime.
 If a part of the background etc. is a color 
close to skin color, this par t is also 
smoothed.
 This mode may not be effective when 
there is insufficient brightness.
 ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P46)
This allows you to take pictures of a wide 
landscape.
 The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶.
 The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF 
[].
 The setting on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
 The white balance cannot be set.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P46)
Set here when you want to take pictures of 
sports scenes or other fast-moving events.
 This mode is suitable for taking pictures of 
subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or 
more.
 If you take pictures of a fast-moving 
subject indoors, the ISO sensitivity 
becomes the same as when intelligent 
ISO sensitivity mode [ ] is set to a 
highest ISO sensitivity of [ISO800]. (P44)
 The following functions cannot be used.
– [SLOW SHUTTER]
– [D.ZOOM]
[PORTRAIT]
[SOFT SKIN]
MENUSET
MENUSET
[SCENERY]
[SPORTS]
MENUSET
MENUSET
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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P46)
This allows you to take pictures of a person 
and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫Technique for Night portrait mode
 Use the flash.
 Since the shutter speed becomes slower, 
we recommend using a tripod and the 
self-timer (P42) for taking pictures.
 Keep the subject still for about 1 second 
after taking the picture.
 We recommend rotating the zoom lever to 
Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m 
(4.92 feet) from the subject when taking a 
picture.
 The focus range is 1.2 m (3.94 feet) to 
5 m (16.4 feet). (Refer to P40 for the 
available flash range to take pictures.)
 The shutter may remain closed (max. 
about 1 sec.) after taking the picture 
because of signal processing. This is not 
a malfunction.
 Noise may become visible when you take 
pictures in dark places.
 When using the flash, Slow sync./Red-eye 
reduction [ ] is selected and the 
flash is activated every time.
 The white balance cannot be set.Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P46)
This allows you to take vivid pictures of the 
nightscape.
∫Technique for Night scenery mode
 Since the shutter speed becomes slower 
(up to about 8 sec.) use a tripod. We also 
recommend using the self-timer (P42) for 
taking pictures.
 The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶.
 The shutter may remain closed (max. 
about 8 sec.) after taking the picture 
because of signal processing. This is not 
a malfunction.
 Noise may become visible when you take 
pictures in dark places.
 The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF 
[].
 ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
 The setting on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
 The following functions cannot be used.
– [W.BALANCE]
– [SLOW SHUTTER]
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P46)
This mode allows you to take pictures of 
food with a natural hue without being 
affected by the ambient light in restaurants 
etc.
 The focus range becomes the same as 
macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/
50 cm (1.64 feet) (Tele) to ¶]
 The white balance cannot be set.
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]
MENUSET
[NIGHT SCENERY]
[FOOD] 
MENUSET
MENUSET
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Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P46)
Select this when you want to take pictures 
at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. 
This allows you to take pictures of people 
and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫Technique for Party mode
 Use the flash.
 We recommend using a tripod and the 
self-timer (P42) for taking pictures.
 We recommend rotating the zoom lever to 
Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m 
(4.92 feet) from the subject when taking 
pictures.
 The flash setting can be set to Slow sync./
Red-eye reduction [ ] or Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction [ ].
 The white balance cannot be set.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P46)
This mode allows you to take pictures with 
a candle-lit atmosphere.
∫Technique for Candle light mode
 If you make the most of the candle light, 
you can take successful pictures without 
using the flash.
 We recommend using a tripod and the 
self-timer (P42) for taking pictures.
 The focus range becomes the same as 
macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/
50 cm (1.64 feet) (Tele) to ¶]
 The flash setting can be set to Slow sync./
Red-eye reduction [ ] or Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction [ ].
 The white balance cannot be set.Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P46)
Select this when you want to take pictures 
of sunset view. This allows you to take vivid 
pictures of the red color of the sun.
 The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF 
[].
 The setting on the AF assist lamp is 
disabled.
 ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
 The white balance cannot be set.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P46)
This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy 
complexion. When you use the flash, the 
light from it is weaker than usual.
You can set two different birthdays by using 
[BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can display the 
set age when playing back the pictures and 
stamp the age on the recorded pictures 
with [DATE STAMP] (P76).
 The age can also be printed on each 
picture by using the software [LUMIX 
Simple Viewer] or 
[PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] in the 
CD-ROM (supplied). (For information 
about printing, refer to the separate 
operating instructions for PC connection.)
[PARTY]
[CANDLE LIGHT]
MENUSET
MENUSET
[SUNSET]
[BABY1]/
[BABY2]
MENUSET
1
2
MENUSET
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∫Age display setting
 To have the age displayed, first set the 
birthday and then be sure to set 
[WITH AGE] before taking the pictures.
∫Birthday setting
1Press 3/4 to select [BIRTHDAY SET.] 
and then press [MENU/SET].
2When the message appears, press 2/1 
to select items (Year/Month/Day) and 
then press 3/4 to set them.
3Press [MENU/SET] to finish the setting.
 The focus range becomes the same as 
macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/
50 cm (1.64 feet) (Tele) to ¶]
 The ISO sensitivity becomes the same as 
when intelligent ISO sensitivity mode  
[ ] is set to a highest ISO sensitivity of 
[ISO400]. (P44)
 If you turn on the camera in [BABY1]/
[BABY2], the age and current date and 
time are displayed for about 5 seconds on 
the bottom of the screen.
 The age display style differs depending on 
the language setting in the recording 
mode.
 If the age is not properly displayed, check 
the clock and birthday settings.
 If the camera is set to [WITHOUT AGE], 
the age is not recorded even if the time 
and birthday are set. This means the age 
cannot be displayed even the camera is 
set to [WITH AGE] after taking the 
pictures.
 Use [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu to 
reset the birthday setting. (P22).
 The following functions cannot be used.
– [SLOW SHUTTER]
– [D.ZOOM]Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P46)
Select this when you want to take pictures 
of a pet such as a dog or a cat.
This allows you to set the birthday of your 
pet. You can display the set age when 
playing back the pictures and imprint the 
age on the recorded pictures with [DATE 
STAMP] (P76).
 The age can also be printed on each 
picture by using the software [LUMIX 
Simple Viewer] or 
[PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] in the 
CD-ROM (supplied). (For information 
about printing, refer to the separate 
operating instructions for PC connection.)
Refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P49) for 
information about age display setting and 
birthday setting.
 The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is 
[OFF]. (P66)
 Refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] for other 
information about this mode.
Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] 
menu and select a scene mode. (P46)
Select this mode for high-sensitivity 
processing. You can take pictures at ISO 
3200 sensitivity.
 The resolution of the recorded picture 
decreases slightly because of high 
sensitivity processing. This is not a 
malfunction.
 The focus range becomes the same as 
macro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/
50 cm (1.64 feet) (Tele) to ¶]
BABY1
WITHOUT AGE
BIRTHDAY SET.WITH AGE
SELECTSETMENUCANCEL
1
[PET]
[HIGH SENS.]
MENUSET
MENUSET
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