Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz9 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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•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,...

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Taking Close-up Pictures ([AF Macro]/[Macro Zoom])
Applicable modes: 
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of 
flowers.
1Press 4 [ #].
2Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
•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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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Applicable modes: 
1Press 2 [ë].
2Press 3/ 4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
•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 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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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.
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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 limited depending on the brightness of...

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Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket
Applicable modes: 
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
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When setting Auto Bracket, [ ] appears 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.
•The exposure may not be compensated with Auto Bracket...

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Taking Pictures with different image effects 
(Creative Control Mode)
Recording Mode: 
This mode records with additional image effects. You can set the effects to add by selecting 
example images and checking them on the screen.
1Press [MODE].
2Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Creative Control], and then press [MENU/
SET].
3Press 3/ 4 to select image effects and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•The image effect of the selected example image will be applied in a 
preview display A.•A brief description of...

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¢These pictures are examples to show the effect.
This effect emphasizes the color to make a pop art picture.
This effect gives a faded image.
This effect adds a bright, airy and soft feel to the overall image.
This effect adds a dark and relaxing feel to the overall image and 
enhances bright parts.
[Expressive]
[Retro]
[High Key]
•If you select this effect with Panorama Shot Mode, the effect may not be 
apparent in places with insufficient brightness.
[Low Key] 

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This effect creates a sepia image.
This effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive black and 
white picture.
This effect gives your photo a dramatic contrast look.
This effect produces the optimum brightness for both dark and bright 
parts.
[Sepia]
[Dynamic Monochrome]
[Impressive Art]
•If you select this effect with Panorama Shot Mode, seams between 
pictures may become noticeable.
[High Dynamic] 

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This effect gives your photo a dramatic color look.
This effect reduces peripheral brightness to give the impression of a toy 
camera.
This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression of a diorama.
[Cross Process]
Items that can be set
ColorGreen tone/Blue tone/Yellow tone/Red tone
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Press  2/1  to select the color to enhance, and 
press [MENU/SET].
[Toy Effect]
Items that can be set
Color Orange emphasized Blue emphasized
•Press 2/1 to select the color tone , and press...

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This effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel.
This effect transforms pin-points of light into a star effect.
This effect leaves one selected color to emphasize impressiveness.
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Depending on the subject, the set color may not be left in.
[Soft Focus]
•Display of the recording screen will  be delayed more than usual and 
the screen will look as if  frames are dropping.
[Star Filter]
•Display of the recording screen will  be delayed more than usual and 
the screen will look...