Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz7 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Recording
Applicable modes: 
Using the Zoom
You can zoom in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom out to record 
landscapes in wide angle.
Setting the number of pixels to 10M or less will operate the Extended Optical Zoom to take 
zoomed pictures without affecting quality.
∫ Types of zooms
¢1 This includes the optical zoom magnification. The magnification level differs depending on 
[Picture Size] setting.
The zoom functions below can also be used  to further increase the zoom...

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∫Screen display
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When using the Zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in 
conjunction with the zoom display bar. (Example: 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) – ¶)
Note
•The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.• “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom”. It is possible to take more magnified 
pictures with the optical zoom.
•The lens barrel extends or retracts according to the zoom position. Be sure not to interrupt the 
motion of the lens barrel while the zoom...

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Recording
Applicable modes: 
Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash
Set the flash to match the recording.
Press 1 [‰].
Press  3/4 to select the item and then press 
[MENU/SET].
¢ 1 This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set.
¢ 2 The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is 
activated. Interval until the second flash depends on the brightness of the subject.
[Red-Eye Removal]  (P84) on the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on the flash...

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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.•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...

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∫Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢1 The shutter speed changes depending on the [Min. Shtr Speed] setting.
¢ 2 When [Min. Shtr Speed] is set to [AUTO].
¢ 3 When [ ] in [Sensitivity] is set.
•¢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 very little jitter when the Optical Image 
Stabilizer is set to [ON].
•In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes...

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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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Recording
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
Applicable modes: 
Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket
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
Note
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When Auto Bracket is set, [ ] is displayed 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.
When the exposure is compensated, the exposure...

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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 re...