Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz1 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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∫The available flash range
(DMC-SZ1) (DMC-SZ02) 
(DMC-FH8)
∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢1 The shutter speed changes depending on the [Stabilizer] setting.
¢ 2 When [ ] in [Sensitivity] is set.
•¢1, 2: 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 very little jitter when the Optical Image 
Stabilizer is set to [ON].
•In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed...

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Applicable modes: 
Taking Close-up Pictures ([AF Macro]/[Macro Zoom])
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures  of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of 
flowers.
Press  4 [#].
Press  3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Note
•We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer.•We recommend setting the flash to [ Œ] 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...

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Applicable modes: 
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Press 2 [ë].
Press  3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Note
•When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before 
recording. In dark places, the Self-timer indi cator will blink and then may turn on brightly, 
operating as an AF Assist Lamp to allow the camera to focus on the subject.
•We recommend using a tripod when recording with the Self-timer.•The self-timer cannot be set...

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Applicable modes: 
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.
Note
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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.
•The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•The compensation range of the exposure will be...

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Recording Mode: 
Record pictures that look like dioramas (Miniature 
Effect Mode)
By creating areas that are blurred and areas that  are not, the picture will look like that of a 
miniature model. Motion pictures can also be recorded with diorama effects that appear to 
be played back in fast forward.
Slide the REC/PLAY switch to [ !], and then press [MODE].
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to select [Miniature Effect], and then press [MENU/
SET].
Note
•Display of the recording screen will be delayed mo...

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Recording Mode: 
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.
Slide the REC/PLAY switch to [!], and then press [MODE].
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to select [Scene Mode], and then press [MENU/SET].
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to select the Scene Mode and 
then press [MENU/SET].
Note
•To change the Scene Mode, press [MENU/SET], select [Scene...

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When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to 
improve the appearance and make their skin tones look healthier.
∫Technique for Portrait Mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
When taking pictures of people outdoors during t he daytime, this mode enables the texture 
of their skin to appear even softer than with [Portrait]. (It is...

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Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally or vertically, and 
are combined to make a single panorama picture.
1Press  3/4  to select the recording direction and then press 
[MENU/SET].
2After confirming the recording direction, press [MENU/SET].
•The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed.
3Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
4Press the shutter button fully and record a picture while moving the camera in a 
small circle in the direction...

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Note
•The zoom position is fixed to Wide.•The focus, white balance, and exposure are fixed at the optimum values for the first picture. As 
a result, if the focus or brightness changes substantially during recording, the entire panorama 
picture may not be recorded at the suitable focus or brightness.
•When multiple pictures are combined to create  a single panorama picture, the subject may 
appear distorted or the connection points may be noticeable in some cases.
•The number of...

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Setting for when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.Note
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Shutter speed may slow down for up to 1 second.•This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16 feet) or more.
This allows you to take pictures of a  person and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫ Technique for Night Portrait Mode
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Use the flash. (You can set to [ ].)•Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture.
Note
•We recommend using a...