Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs1 Operating Instructions

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Taking pictures by automatically changing the 
aspect ratio 
‘MULTI ASPECT’ Mode:    
Taking pictures according to the scene 
‘SCENE MODE’Mode:            
In this mode, pressing the shutter button once automatically takes three\
 pictures in each 
of three aspect ratios: 4:3, 3:2, and 16:9. (The shutter sound is made \
only once.)
 After MULTI ASPECT is set,  is displayed on the left side of the screen. Shutter speed, aperture, focus, ‘EXPOSURE’, ‘WHITE BALANCE’,\
 and...

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How to select a scene (P.51)
Using flash in scene modes (P.44)Taking pictures according to the scene 
‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)Mode:            
 
PORTRAIT
Improves the skin tone of subjects for a 
healthier appearance in bright daylight 
conditions. •  
‘AF MODE’ default setting is (face detection).
  Tips  
•  Stand as close as possible to subject.
•  Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)
 
SOFT 
SKIN
Smooths skin colors in bright, outdoor 
daylight conditions (portraits from...

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How to select a scene (P.51)
Using flash in scene modes (P.44)Taking pictures according to the scene 
‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)Mode:            
 
PORTRAIT
Improves the skin tone of subjects for a 
healthier appearance in bright daylight 
conditions. •  
‘AF MODE’ default setting is (face detection).
  Tips  
•  Stand as close as possible to subject.
•  Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)
 
SOFT 
SKIN
Smooths skin colors in bright, outdoor 
daylight conditions (portraits from...

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How to select a scene (P.51)
Using flash in scene modes (P.44)Taking pictures according to the scene 
‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)Mode:            
 
NIGHT 
PORTRAIT
Takes pictures of people and nightscapes 
with close to actual brightness. •  Interference may be noticeable 
with dark scenes.
•  Shutter may remain closed for 8  second after taking picture.
•  Main fixed setting
 PRE AF: OFF
•   ‘AF MODE’ default setting is 
(face detection).
  Tips  
• Use flash.
•  Subject should...

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How to select a scene (P.51)
Using flash in scene modes (P.44)Taking pictures according to the scene 
‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)Mode:            
 
NIGHT 
PORTRAIT
Takes pictures of people and nightscapes 
with close to actual brightness. •  Interference may be noticeable 
with dark scenes.
•  Shutter may remain closed for 8  second after taking picture.
•  Main fixed setting
 PRE AF: OFF
•   ‘AF MODE’ default setting is 
(face detection).
  Tips  
• Use flash.
•  Subject should...

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How to select a scene (P.51)
Using flash in scene modes (P.44)Taking pictures according to the scene 
‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)Mode:            
 
HIGH 
SENS.
Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor 
conditions. •  
Pictures may appear slightly 
grainy due to high sensitivity.
•   Main fixed settings
QUALITY: 
 (Standard)
SENSITIVITY: ISO1600 - 6400
•   The following functions cannot be 
used.
Extended optical zoom/DIGITAL 
ZOOM/AUTO BRACKET/MULTI 
ASPECT 
 
Select the aspect...

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How to select a scene (P.51)
Using flash in scene modes (P.44)Taking pictures according to the scene 
‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)Mode:            
 
HIGH 
SENS.
Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor 
conditions. •  
Pictures may appear slightly 
grainy due to high sensitivity.
•   Main fixed settings
QUALITY: 
 (Standard)
SENSITIVITY: ISO1600 - 6400
•   The following functions cannot be 
used.
Extended optical zoom/DIGITAL 
ZOOM/AUTO BRACKET/MULTI 
ASPECT 
 
Select the aspect...

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How to select a scene (P.51)
Using flash in scene modes (P.44)Taking pictures according to the scene 
‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)Mode:            
 FIREWORKS
Takes clear pictures of fireworks in the night 
sky.•  
Shutter speed can be set to 1/4 
second or 2 seconds (if there 
is a little jitter or if optical image 
stabilizer is ‘OFF’). (when not 
using exposure compensation)
•   Main fixed settings
 
FLASH:  FORCED FLASH OFFSENSITIVITY: ISO80
PRE AF:  OFF
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF...

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How to select a scene (P.51)
Using flash in scene modes (P.44)Taking pictures according to the scene 
‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)Mode:            
 FIREWORKS
Takes clear pictures of fireworks in the night 
sky.•  
Shutter speed can be set to 1/4 
second or 2 seconds (if there 
is a little jitter or if optical image 
stabilizer is ‘OFF’). (when not 
using exposure compensation)
•   Main fixed settings
 
FLASH:  FORCED FLASH OFFSENSITIVITY: ISO80
PRE AF:  OFF
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF...

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Setting frequently-used scene modes on the 
mode dial 
‘MY SCN MODE/MY SCENE MODE’Mode:          
Taking motion pictures  
Mode:     
  and    Both represent the same function. Frequently-used scenes can be preset t\
o each position so that you can quickly and easily switch to the desired scene \
mode.
 For details on the preset scenes, see the page on scene modes. (P.51) If recording settings are reset by ‘RESET’ in the SETUP menu, the preset scene modes are cleared. MENU/SET...