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, the White Balance may not be properly adjusted.•The effects of the flash may not be adequately achieved under the following conditions.–When [Burst] is set to [ ]
–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 not be evident. 
						

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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 properly focused even if the focus indication lights.
•When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range 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.
•Macro Mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between the 
camera and the subject is far, it takes longer to focus on it.
•When you take pictures at close range, the resolu tion of the periphery of the picture may decrease 
slightly. This is not a malfunction.
•It is not possible to set AF Macro Mode in the following cases.
–In all Scene Modes except [3D Photo Mode]•[Macro Zoom] cannot be set in the following cases.–[Toy Effect]/[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
–Scene Mode–When [AF Mode] is set to [ ]–When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ] or [ ]
ItemDescription of settings
[] ([AF Macro])
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 (1 k).
[]([Macro Zoom])
Use this setting to get close to the subject and then further 
enlarge when taking the picture.
You can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3k  while 
maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide 
position [5 cm (0.16 feet)].
•
The image quality is poorer than during normal recording.
•Zoom range will be displayed in blue. (digital zoom range)
[OFF]
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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 when recording motion pictures.
ItemDescription 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.
•
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 the subject.•You cannot use the Exposure Compensation in following conditions.
–[Starry Sky] (Scene Mode)
Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed
Compensate the exposure 
towards positive. Compensate the exposure
towards negative.
1Press 3 [ È] until [Exposure] appears.
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. 
						

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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 depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
•[ Œ ] is set for the flash when Auto Bracket is set.•You cannot use the Auto Bracket in the following conditions.
–[Toy Effect]/[Miniature Effect]/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter] (Creative Control Mode)–[Handheld Night Shot]/[Starry Sky]/[Photo Frame]/[3D Photo Mode] (Scene Mode)–When recording motion pictures  
1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture
d0EV j1 EV i1 EV
1Press 3 [ È] until [Auto Bracket] appears.
2Press 2/ 1 to set the compensation range of 
the exposure and then press [MENU/SET].
•When you do not use Auto Bracket, select [OFF] ( d0).
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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 selected image effect appears when you press 
[DISP.].
•To change the Creative Control Mode, press [MENU/SET], select [Creative Control] using  3/4/2/
1, and then press [MENU/SET].
•The displayed image on the recording screen and the preview of the selected image effect may differ 
from the actual recorded image.
•The Creative Control Mode setting is stored even after turning off this unit.•White Balance will be fixed to [AWB].
•[Sensitivity] cannot be set in Creative Control Mode because the camera adjusts its settings 
automatically.
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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
•
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 
[MENU/SET].
[Miniature Effect]
•Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the 
screen will look as if frames are being dropped.
•No sound is recorded in motion pictures.•Approximately 1/10 of the time period is recorded. (If you record for 
10 minutes, the resulting motion picture recording will be approximately 
1 minute long.)
The displayed available recording time is approximately 10 times. When 
switching to Recording Mode, please check the available recording time.
•When taking pictures of a large size, the screen may turn black after taking 
the picture because of signal processing. This is not a malfunction. 
						

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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.
•
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 as if  frames are dropping.
[One Point Color]
∫Set the color to leave in
1Fit the color you want to leave in the 
frame at the center of the screen, and 
then press [MENU/SET].
•
If you press [DISP.], you will return to step 1.
2Check the color you have set, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•
The set color is memorized even if the 
camera is turned off. In that case, the 
operation starts from step 
2.