Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz10 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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∫Technique for Panorama Shot Mode
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Since the distance between the camera and subject is close when  you take panorama pictures in 
Self Shot Mode, the edges of the  pictures may appear significantly distorted.
Swivel the camera around its center when moving it in the 
recording direction. Hold the camera with both hands, 
taking care not to shake it.
•
Swivel the camera at a speed of about 2 seconds per quarter 
revolution.
•If the camera shakes too much, pictures may not be able to 
be recorded, or the recorded panorama picture may become 
narrower (smaller).
•Move the camera towards the edge of the range you wish to 
record.
•If you change the facial expression or blink, the recorded 
picture may look unnatural. Try to stay still.
Example:
When you have selected 
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About the Monitor
Press 4 to change.
•During motion picture playback, panorama playback or a slide show, 
you can only select “Normal Display” or “No Display”.
In Recording Mode
1 Number of recordable pictures
2 Available recording time
In Playback Mode
¢ This screen is not displayed in Self Shot Mode if a setting other than [OFF] is selected for 
[Defocusing].
∫About the guidelines
When taking pictures, use the guide lines as a guide for adjust ing the balance and other 
elements of composition.
Normal display Normal display No displayGuidelines¢
Normal display Display with recording 
information No display
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Using the Zoom
Applicable modes: 
You can zoom in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom out to record landscapes 
in wide angle.
∫ Screen display
Example of display when Extended Optical Zoom (EZ), Intelligent  Zoom and Digital Zoom are 
used together.
•
When using the Zoom function, an estimate of the focus range wi ll appear in conjunction 
with the zoom display bar. [Example: 0.03 m (0.098 ft.) –¶ ]
•The lens barrel will extend or retract depending on the zoom po sition. Take care not to obstruct the 
movement of the lens barrel when using the Zoom function.
•For details about using the zoom while recording motion picture s, refer to P34.
Zooms in without deteriorating the image quality.
Maximum magnification: 12k To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)
Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.
To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)
Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.
AExtended Optical Zoom indication
B Optical Zoom range
C Intelligent Zoom range
D Digital Zoom range
E Zoom magnification (approximation)
Optical Zoom 
						

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This function works when any of the picture sizes (P75) indicated with   is selected.
You can zoom in further than you can with the Optical Zoom with out deteriorating the image 
quality.
Maximum magnification: 27k
(This includes the optical zoom magnification. The magnificatio n level differs depending 
on [Picture Size] setting.)
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“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom”.•This function is not availa ble in the following cases:–[Impressive Art]/[Toy Effect] (Creative Control Mode)–[HDR]/[High Sens.] (Scene Mode)–When [Burst Shooting] is set to [ ]–When recording motion pictures
Enabled when [i.Zoom] (P81) in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON].
You can zoom in up to twice the original zoom magnification while minimizing the deterioration 
of the image quality.
•
This will work automatically  in Intelligent Auto Mode.•This function is not available in the following cases:–[Impressive Art]/[Toy Effect] (Creative Control Mode)–[HDR]/[High Sens.] (Scene Mode)–When [Burst Shooting] is set to [ ]–When recording motion pictures
This function works when [Digital Zoom]  (P81) in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON].
Although the image quality deteriorates every time you zoom in  further, you can zoom in up to 
four times the original zoom magnification.
•
When using the [i.Zoom], the maximum magnification of the Digit al Zoom is limited to 2k.•We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer  (P59) for taking pictures.•This function is not availa ble in the following cases:–Intelligent Auto Mode–[Impressive Art]/[Toy Effect]/[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)–[HDR]/[High Sens.] (Scene Mode)–When [Burst Shooting] is set to [ ]
Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)
Intelligent Zoom
Digital Zoom 
						

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Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash
Applicable modes: 
Set the flash to match the recording.
1Press 1 [‰].
Flash
Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects.
Switching to the appropriate flash setting 
						

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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 brightnes s.
¢ 2 The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is 
activated.
[Red-Eye Removal]  (P84) 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])
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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 b ackground 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.
•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 flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off . However, 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
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In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on th e 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 Bala nce may not be properly adjusted.
•The effects of the flash may not be adequately achieved under t he following conditions.–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 no t be evident.
WideTe l e
[AUTO] in 
[Sensitivity] 0.6 m (2.0 feet) to 5.2 m (17 feet) 1.5 m (4.9 feet) to 2.6 m (8.5 feet)
Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)
‡ 1/60 to 1/2000 1 to 1/2000
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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].
•If you use the zoom, the lens barrel will be extended or retrac ted. This may cause the camera to tilt. 
We recommend fixing the camera on a tripod or other support.
•This function is not availa ble in the following cases:
–In Self Shot Mode
(When taking pictures in Self Shot Mode, you can set the Self-t imer in [Countdown].  (P48))
–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]
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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 availa ble 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.