Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zr1 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] Mode: ·n
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.
A Focus range•[ ] is displayed during AF Macro Mode and [ ] 
is displayed during Macro Zoom Mode.
•To cancel, select the [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 3 cm (0.10 feet) from the lens by 
rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1 k).
∫ Focus range in AF Macro Mode
¢ The focus range changes in steps.
 [AF MACRO]
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3 cm (0.10 feet)
1 m (3.28 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 [3 cm (0.10 feet)].
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Focus range will be 3 cm (0.10 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 ISO]–[E.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]
B 
						

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[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 the 
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 in dicator will blink and then may turn on brightly 
operating as an AF assist lamp  (P107) 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.
•Self-timer cannot be used while in [HI-SPEED BURST] and [UNDERWATER] in Scene Mode.
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: · ¿n¨
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]. 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. 
						

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] Mode: ·¿
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. You can select the picture 
with the desired exposure from the 3 p ictures with different exposures.
With Auto Bracket  d1 EV
Note
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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.
When the exposure is compensated, the exposure compensation value appears on the lower 
left of the screen.
•The Auto Bracket setting is canceled if you turn the camera off or [POWER SAVE] is activated.•When Auto Bracket is set, the Auto Review function is activated regardless of the Auto Review 
setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the Auto Review function in the [SETUP] 
menu.
•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.•Burst is canceled when Auto Bracket is set.•Auto Bracket cannot be used when in [TRANSFORM],  [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], 
[STARRY SKY], [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN] and [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode.  
1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture
d 0EV j1 EV i1 EV
Press 3 [È] several times until [AUTO BRACKET] 
appears, set the compensation range of the 
exposure with  2/1.
•When you do not use Auto Bracket, select [OFF] (0).
Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. 
						

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[REC] Mode: ¿
Taking pictures that match the scene being 
recorded
 (Scene Mode)
When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera 
sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture.
In [MY SCENE MODE], you can register the Scene Mode you use most frequently as one 
of the Recording Modes.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].
Set the mode dial to [ ].
•If you have already registered My Scene Mode, the icon for the 
registered Scene Mode will be displayed, rather than [ ].
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to select the Scene Mode.
•You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating 
the zoom lever.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the 
selected Scene Mode.
•The selected Scene Mode is stored as a My Scene Mode. You can then use the stored 
Scene Mode when you next take pictures by setting the mode dial to [ ].
∫Changing My Scene Mode1Set the mode dial to [ ].2Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu screen.
3Press  3 to select [¿], switch menus and press  1.
•For details on switching menus, refer to  P21.4Press  3/4 /2 /1 to select the Scene Mode.5Press [MENU/SET] to set.
∫ About the information 
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If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a Scene Mode, explanations about each Scene Mode 
are displayed. (If you press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the Scene Mode menu.)
Registering scenes in Scene Mode (My Scene Mode) 
						

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In [SCENE MODE], you can select the Scene Mode each time you make a recording.
1In step 2, set the mode dial to [¿].2Press 3/4 /2 /1 to select the Scene Mode, and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
•You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever.•The recording screen for the selected Scene Mode will be displayed.
Note
•To change the Scene Mode, press [MENU/SET] and then press  1, and return to step 3.•The Scene Mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed.•When you take a picture with a Scene Mode that is not adequate for the purpose, the hue of the 
picture may differ from the actual scene.
•The following items cannot be set in Scene Mode because the camera automatically adjusts 
them to the optimal setting.
–[INTELLIGENT ISO]/[SENSITIVITY]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/[COLOR MODE]•Shutter speed for Scene Modes, except [SPORTS], [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], 
[CANDLE LIGHT], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET], [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS] 
and [HIGH DYNAMIC], will be from 1/4th of a second to 1/2000th of a second.
Selecting the Scene Mode for each recording (Scene Mode) 
						

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When taking pictures of people outdoors during the day, this mode allows you to improve 
the appearance of the persons concerned and make their skin tones look healthier.
∫ Technique for Portrait Mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note
•
The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
When taking pictures of people outdoors during t he daytime, this mode enables the texture 
of their skin to appear even softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking 
pictures of people from the chest up.)
∫ Technique for Soft Skin Mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note
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If a part of the background etc. is a color close to skin color, this part is also smoothed.•This mode may not be effective when there is insufficient brightness.•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
Subject can be recorded either  slim or stretched, and at the same time, skin can be 
recorded smoothly.
1Press  3/4  to select the setting, and then press [MENU/
SET].
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It can be set from the quick menu  (P23).2Take pictures.
Note
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[PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] are fixed as given below.–[ ] for [ X], [ ] for [ Y] and [ ] for [ W]•[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [ ›].•You can take pictures suitable for 4 qk6q/10 k15 cm printing.•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].•When [SLIM HIGH] or [STRETCH HIGH] is set, face recognition may not function fully.•It cannot be used without notifying the copyright owner, except when enjoying in private.•Do not use the material against the public order and morals, or to offend someone.•Do not use the material against the object’s interest.
[PORTRAIT]
[SOFT SKIN]
[TRANSFORM] 
						

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Select this to take pictures of yourself.
∫Technique for Self Portrait Mode
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Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The self-timer indicator 
lights up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold 
the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture.
•The subject is not focused when the self-timer indicator is 
blinking. Make sure to press the shutter button halfway again to 
focus.
•The recorded picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor 
for reviewing.
•If the picture is blurry due to the slow shutter speed, we 
recommend using the 2 second self-timer.
Note
•The focus range is about 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 1.2 m (3.94 feet) (Wide).•You can record yourself with audio  (P106). If you do this, the self-timer indicator will light up 
while recording the audio.
•The zoom magnification is automatically moved to Wide (1 k).•The self-timer can only be set to off or 2 sec onds. If it is set to 2 seconds, this setting will 
remain until the camera is turned off, the Scene Mode is c hanged or [REC] Mode or 
[PLAYBACK] Mode is selected.
•The Stabilizer Function Mode is fixed to [MODE2].  (P105)•The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.
Note
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The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to  ¶.
[SELF PORTRAIT]
[SCENERY] 
						

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Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.Note
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This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more.•[INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600].
[SPORTS]