Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts2 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features

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∫Recording guideline
When you align the subject on the horizontal 
and vertical guidelines or the cross point of 
these lines, you can take pictures with 
well-designed composition by viewing the size, 
the slope and the balance of the subject.
∫ About the Histogram
A histogram is a graph that displays brightness  along the horizontal axis (black to white) 
and the number of pixels at each bri ghtness level on the vertical axis.
It allows you to easily  check a picture’s exposure.
Examples of histogram
Note
•
When you take pictures with the flash or in dark places, the histogram is displayed in 
orange because the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other.
•The histogram is an approximation in Recording Mode.•The histogram of a picture may not match in Recording Mode and Playback Mode.•The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing 
software used in PCs etc.
•Histograms are not displayed in the following cases.–Intelligent Auto Mode–Multi Playback –Recording motion pictures–Playback Zoom–Clipboard Mode–Calendar–[PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode–When HDMI cable is connected
A
[]: This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3 k3 for taking pictures with a 
well-balanced composition.
B []: This is used when you want to position the subject at the exact center of the 
screen.
1Properly Exposed
2 Underexposed
3 Overexposed
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[REC] Mode: ñ· ¿¨
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash
Set the flash to match the recording.
Press 1 [‰].
Press  3/4 to select a mode.
•You can also press  1 [‰] to select.•For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer to “Available flash settings by Recording Mode”. (P64)
Press [MENU/SET].
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.•The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is 
automatically set. A
Photo flash
Do not cover the flash with your fingers or other objects.
Switching to the appropriate flash setting 
						

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¢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]  (P121) on the [REC] Mode menu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on 
the flash icon.
∫ About the Digital Red-Eye Correction
When [RED-EYE REMOVAL]  (P121) has been set to [ON] and Red-Eye Reduction 
([ ], [ ], [ ]) is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is performed whenever the 
flash is used. The camera  automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. 
(Only available when [AF MODE] is set to [ š] and Face Detection is active)
•
Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.•In the following cases, Digital Red-Eye Correction does not work.–When the flash setting is set to [ ‡], [‰] or [ Œ]–When [RED-EYE REMOVAL] is set to [OFF]–When [AF MODE] is set to anything except [ š]
ItemDescription of settings
‡ : AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make 
it necessary.
ˆ :
AUTO/Red-Eye 
Reduction
¢
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
Š :
Forced ON/Red-Eye 
Reduction
¢
The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.•Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.•The flash setting is set to [ Š] only when you set [PARTY] or 
[CANDLE LIGHT] in Scene Mode.  (P74)
‹ :
Slow sync./Red-Eye 
Reduction
¢
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 
background landscape 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 
OFFThe flash is not activated in any recording conditions.•Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of the 
flash is not permitted. 
						

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∫Available flash settings by Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(± : Available, —: Not available,  ¥: Scene Mode initial setting)
¢ [ ] is displayed. [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject 
and brightness.
•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 to take pictures
•The available flash range is an approximation.
•In [HIGH SENS.]  (P81) in Scene Mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between 
[ISO1600] and [ISO6400] and the av ailable flash range also differs.
Wide: Approx. 1.15 m (3.77 feet) to approx. 13.0 m (42.6 feet)
Tele: Approx. 90 cm (2.96 feet) to approx. 7.3 m (23.9 feet)
•In [FLASH BURST]  (P83) in Scene Mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to 
between [ISO100] and [ISO3200] and the available flash range also differs.
Wide: Approx. 30 cm (0.99 feet) to approx. 3.4 m (11.2 feet)
Tele: Approx. 30 cm (0.99 feet) to approx. 1.9 m (6.23 feet)
ISO sensitivityAvailable flash range
WideTe l e
AUTO 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 5.1 m (16.7 feet)
30 cm (0.99 feet) to 2.8 m (9.18 feet)
ISO80 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 1.4 m (4.59 feet)
30 cm (0.99 feet) to 80 cm 
(2.62 feet)
ISO100 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 1.6 m (5.24 feet)
30 cm (0.99 feet) to 90 cm 
(2.96 feet)
ISO200 40 cm (1.32 feet) to 2.3 m (7.54 feet)
40 cm (1.32 feet) to 1.2 m (3.94 feet)
ISO400 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 3.2 m (10.4 feet)
60 cm (1.97 feet) to 1.8 m (5.91 feet)
ISO800 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 4.6 m (15.1 feet)
60 cm (1.97 feet) to 2.5 m (8.20 feet)
ISO1600 1.15 m (3.77 feet) to 6.5 m 
(21.3 feet)
90 cm (2.96 feet) to 3.6 m (11.8 feet) 
						

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∫Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED]  setting  (P116).
¢ 2 When [MIN. SHTR SPEED] is set to [AUTO].  (P116)
•¢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 [MODE1], [MODE2] or [AUTO].
•In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.•The shutter speed for [SPORTS], [SNOW], [BEACH & SURF] and Scene Modes will be 
different from above table.
Note
•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.
•When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted 
properly and the picture may become bright 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.
•The White Balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for the subject.•When the shutter speed is fast, the flash effect may not be sufficient.•It may take time to charge the flash if you are taking pictures in quick succession. Take a 
picture after the access indication disappears.
•The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between peopl e. Also, if the subject is far away from the 
camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.
Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)
‡  
1/30 to 1/1300th
¢1‹
1 to 1/1300th¢1
1 or 1/4th to 1/1300th¢2ˆ
‰
Š Œ
  
						

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[REC] Mode: ·
Taking Close-up Pictures 
Press 4 [# ].
Press  3/4 to select a Mode.
Press [MENU/SET].
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.•The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is 
automatically set.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus 
and then press it fully to take the picture.
•[ ] is displayed during AF Macro Mode and [ ] 
is displayed during Macro Zoom Mode.
•To cancel, select [OFF] in step 2.•Zoom range, focus range, and zoom magnification 
are displayed during zooming.
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures  of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of 
flowers. You can take pictures of a subject  as close as 5 cm (0.17 feet) from the lens by 
pressing the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).
∫ Focus range in AF Macro Mode
¢ The focus range changes in steps.
 [AF MACRO]
T
W
5 cm (0.17 feet)
30 cm (0.99 feet) 
						

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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 (0.17 feet)].
A Focus range•Focus range will be 5 cm (0.17 feet) to  ¶ during Macro Zoom 
Mode regardless of the zoom position.
•Zoom range will be displayed in blue. (Digital Zoom range  B)•The image quality is poorer than during normal recording.•Macro Zoom Mode cannot be used when [ ] in [AF MODE] 
is set.
•The following functions are not activated.–Extended Optical Zoom–Intelligent Zoom
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 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 resolution of the periphery of the picture may 
decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.
 [MACRO ZOOM]
A
B 
						

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[REC] Mode: ñ· ¿¨
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Note
•When using a tripod etc., setting the Self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid jitter 
caused by pressing the shutter button.
•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  (P121) to allow the camera to focus on the subject.
•We recommend using a tripod when recording with the Self-timer.•The number of pictures which can be taken in [BURST] is fixed to 3.•The number of pictures which can be taken in [FLASH BURST] in Scene Mode is fixed to 5.•Self-timer cannot be set to 10 seconds in [SELF PORTRAIT] in Scene Mode or Clipboard 
Mode.
•Setting of the Self-timer cannot be performed in the following conditions.–In [HI-SPEED BURST] and [UNDERWATER] in Scene Mode–When recording motion pictures
Press 2 [ë].
Press  3/4 to select a Mode.
•You can also press  2 [ë] to select.
Press [MENU/SET].
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.•The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is 
automatically set.
Press 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).
•If you press [MENU/SET] while the Self-timer is set, 
the Self-timer setting is canceled. 
						

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[REC] Mode: ·¿¨
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
•
EV is an abbreviation of  [Exposure Value]. It refers to the amount of light given to the CCD by 
the aperture value and the shutter speed.
•The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen.•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.
•Exposure compensation cannot be used when in [STARRY SKY] in Scene Mode.
Underexposed Properly 
exposedOverexposed
Compensate the exposure 
towards positive. Compensate the exposure
towards negative.
Press 3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears, 
compensate the exposure with 2 /1.
•Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.
Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.