Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs10 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Taking pictures with zoom
Recording Mode:        
∗1 The zoom speed does not change during motion picture recording.
∗2 When  or  is touched again while zooming, zooming will stop.
 
●Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom. 
●Do not touch the lens barrel during zooming. 
●The zoom ratio and the zoom bar displayed on the screen are estimates. 
●The camera may make a rattling noise and vibrate when the zoom lever is \
operated - 
this is not a fault.
You can zoom in up to 16 times with “Optical Zoom”, and up to 33.8 \
times with “Extended 
Optical Zoom” (pictures only) with lower picture quality. To zoom further, you can use 
[i.ZOOM] or [Digital Zoom]. 
Zoom In/Out
Capture a 
wider area 
(wide-angle)Enlarge 
the subject 
(telephoto)Focus range
Zoom ratio
Zoom bar
 • The zoom speed can be set to one of 2 levels using the angle at which th\
e zoom  lever is turned. ∗1
 Using the zoom by performing touch operations
Touch 
The zoom lever appears on the screen.
Touch the T or W edge of the zoom lever on the screen
Fast zooming all the way to the T end ∗1,∗2
Fast zooming∗1
Fast zooming all the way to the W end ∗1,∗2
Slow zooming
Zoom types and use
The zoom ratio changes when the number of recording pixels is changed.
 
■Optical Zoom 
Zooming in up to 16 times is possible if pictures without  have been selected by 
[Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu. (→85)
 
■Extended Optical Zoom 
Zooming in up to 33.8 times is possible when pictures with  have been selected by 
[Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu. (→85) EZ is short for “Extended Optical Zoom.”
 
●Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases:
 • [Intelligent Auto] Mode (when [Motion Deblur] is [ON])
 • [Macro Zoom]    • Motion picture    • When the [Burst] setting is \
set to 
 or  • [Transform], [High Sens.], [Flash Burst], [Pin Hole], [Photo Frame] and [H\
igh Speed Movie] Scene Modes
To increase the zoom ratio further, the following zoom can be used in combination.
 
■ i.Zoom 
The camera uses super resolution technology to increase the zoom ratio. \
Using super 
resolution technology, the zoom ratio can be increased up to about 1.3 times higher 
than the original zoom ratio with almost no deterioration of picture qua\
lity. ( →92)
 
●When [i.Resolution] is set to [i.ZOOM], super resolution technology is a\
pplied to the 
picture.
 
●The i.Zoom functions in the following cases.
 • [Intelligent Auto] Mode (except when [Motion Deblur] is [ON])
 • Scene Modes (except for [Handheld Night Shot], [High Sens.], [Flash Bur\
st], [Pin Hole])
 
●The [i.ZOOM] does not function when [Burst] is set (when  or  is set).
 
■Digital Zoom 
Zoom 4 times further than Optical/Extended Optical Zoom. Note that, with\
 Digital Zoom, 
enlarging will decrease picture quality. Set the [Digital Zoom] in the [Rec] menu to [ON]. 
(→92)
 
●Digital Zoom cannot be used in the following modes:
 • [Intelligent Auto] Mode    • When the [Burst] setting is set to  or  • Scene Modes ([Transform], [Handheld Night Shot], [High Sens.], [Flash Burst], [Pin Hole], [Film Grain], [Photo Frame] and [High Speed Movie]) 
						

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Taking pictures with flash
Recording Mode:         
Press ► to display [Flash]
Use cursor button to select the desired type and press [MENU/
SET]
Type, operations Uses[Auto]
 • Automatically judges whether or not to flash Normal use
[Auto/Red-Eye]∗1 • Automatically judges whether or not to flash 
(reduce red-eye) Taking pictures of subjects in dark 
places
[Forced Flash On]
 • Always flash Taking pictures with backlight or 
under bright lighting (e.g. fluorescent)
[Forced On/Red-Eye]∗1 • Always flash (reduce red-eye)[Slow Sync./Red-Eye]∗1 • Automatically judges whether or not to flash 
(reduce red-eye; slow shutter speed to take 
brighter pictures) Taking pictures of subjects against a 
nightscape (tripod recommended)
[Forced Flash Off]
 • Never flash Places where flash use is prohibited
∗1  
Two flashes will be emitted. Do not move until after the second flash. In\
terval between flashes varies 
according to brightness of subject.
If [Red-Eye Removal] on the [Rec] menu is [ON], the 
 appears with the flash icon, red-eye 
is automatically detected and still picture data is corrected. (Only wh\
en [AF Mode] is  (Face 
Detection))
 
■Available types in each mode (○: Available, –: Not available, : Default setting)
       ○∗2○○ ○ ○–○–––––○–○○ ○– – – –––––○–○○ ○ ○–○––○○–○––– – – – –○○–––––○–– –○–○○––○–○○○ ○ ○○○○○–○○○
∗2  Set to , ,  or  depending on the subject and brightness. • The flash cannot be used when recording motion pictures or 3D still pict\
ures, Scene 
Modes , , , , , , ,  or .
 
●Shutter speeds are as follows:
 •, , ,  : 1/60 ∗3 - 1/4000th
 •,  : 1 ∗3,∗4 - 1/4000th
∗3 Varies according to [Min. Shtr Speed] setting. ∗4  When [Min. Shtr Speed] is set to [AUTO], and a jitter is detected when [Stabilizer] is turned to 
[ON], the maximum speed is 1/4 second. Also varies according to [Intelligent Auto] Mode and 
Scene Modes, etc.
 
●The effect of red-eye reduction varies depending on the subject and is affected by 
factors such as distance to the subject, whether the subject is looking \
at the camera 
during preliminary flash, and so on. In some cases, the effect of red-eye reduction may 
be negligible.
 
●Do not put your hands over the light-emitting area of the flash ( →9) or look at it 
from close range (a few centimeters away).
Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects (heat/light m\
ay damage 
subject).
 
●Flash settings may be changed when changing Recording Mode. 
●Scene Mode flash settings are restored to default when Scene Mode is cha\
nged. 
●Edges of picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distan\
ces without 
using zoom (close to max. W). This may be remedied by using a little zoom. 
 
●No pictures may be taken if these marks (e.g. ) are flashing (flash is charging). 
●Insufficient light may prevent appropriate exposure or White Balance. 
●Flash charging may take time if battery is low, or if using flash repeatedly.
 
■The available flash range when [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO]
Max. W  Approx. 0.6 m-5.0 m (1.97 feet-16.4 feet)
Max. T Approx. 1.0 m-2.8 m (3.28 feet-9.18 feet) 
						

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Taking pictures with flash
Recording Mode:         
Press ► to display [Flash]
Use cursor button to select the desired type and press [MENU/
SET]
Type, operations Uses[Auto]
 • Automatically judges whether or not to flash Normal use
[Auto/Red-Eye]∗1 • Automatically judges whether or not to flash 
(reduce red-eye) Taking pictures of subjects in dark 
places
[Forced Flash On]
 • Always flash Taking pictures with backlight or 
under bright lighting (e.g. fluorescent)
[Forced On/Red-Eye]∗1 • Always flash (reduce red-eye)[Slow Sync./Red-Eye]∗1 • Automatically judges whether or not to flash 
(reduce red-eye; slow shutter speed to take 
brighter pictures) Taking pictures of subjects against a 
nightscape (tripod recommended)
[Forced Flash Off]
 • Never flash Places where flash use is prohibited
∗1  
Two flashes will be emitted. Do not move until after the second flash. In\
terval between flashes varies 
according to brightness of subject.
If [Red-Eye Removal] on the [Rec] menu is [ON], the 
 appears with the flash icon, red-eye 
is automatically detected and still picture data is corrected. (Only wh\
en [AF Mode] is  (Face 
Detection))
 
■Available types in each mode (○: Available, –: Not available, : Default setting)
       ○∗2○○ ○ ○–○–––––○–○○ ○– – – –––––○–○○ ○ ○–○––○○–○––– – – – –○○–––––○–– –○–○○––○–○○○ ○ ○○○○○–○○○
∗2  Set to , ,  or  depending on the subject and brightness. • The flash cannot be used when recording motion pictures or 3D still pict\
ures, Scene 
Modes , , , , , , ,  or .
 
●Shutter speeds are as follows:
 •, , ,  : 1/60 ∗3 - 1/4000th
 •,  : 1 ∗3,∗4 - 1/4000th
∗3 Varies according to [Min. Shtr Speed] setting. ∗4  When [Min. Shtr Speed] is set to [AUTO], and a jitter is detected when [Stabilizer] is turned to 
[ON], the maximum speed is 1/4 second. Also varies according to [Intelligent Auto] Mode and 
Scene Modes, etc.
 
●The effect of red-eye reduction varies depending on the subject and is affected by 
factors such as distance to the subject, whether the subject is looking \
at the camera 
during preliminary flash, and so on. In some cases, the effect of red-eye reduction may 
be negligible.
 
●Do not put your hands over the light-emitting area of the flash ( →9) or look at it 
from close range (a few centimeters away).
Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects (heat/light m\
ay damage 
subject).
 
●Flash settings may be changed when changing Recording Mode. 
●Scene Mode flash settings are restored to default when Scene Mode is cha\
nged. 
●Edges of picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distan\
ces without 
using zoom (close to max. W). This may be remedied by using a little zoom. 
 
●No pictures may be taken if these marks (e.g. ) are flashing (flash is charging). 
●Insufficient light may prevent appropriate exposure or White Balance. 
●Flash charging may take time if battery is low, or if using flash repeatedly.
 
■The available flash range when [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO]
Max. W  Approx. 0.6 m-5.0 m (1.97 feet-16.4 feet)
Max. T Approx. 1.0 m-2.8 m (3.28 feet-9.18 feet) 
						

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Taking close-up pictures
Recording Mode:     
When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] () enables you to take 
pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to \
3 cm (0.10 feet) for 
max. W). 
Press ▼  to display [Macro Mode]
Use cursor button to select [AF Macro] and press [MENU/SET]
 display
 
■ Taking close-up pictures without standing 
close to subject ( “Tele macro” function)
“Tele macro” operates automatically when zoom 
ratios are close to the maximum T setting. The focus 
can be aligned for distances as close as 1 m (3.28 
feet). (
 changes to )
 [Macro Zoom]
To take even larger images of the subject, setting to [Macro Zoom] enable\
s the subject to 
appear even larger than when using [AF Macro].
 
Press ▼  to display [Macro Mode]
Use cursor button to select [Macro Zoom] and press [MENU/
SET]
Adjust the Digital Zoom magnification with the zoom lever
ReturnEnlarge
The zoom position is fixed at the Wide 
end.
Focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) - 
∞.
Digital Zoom magnification (1 x to 3 x)
 
●It may take some time until distant subjects come into focus. 
●Using a tripod and [Selftimer] is recommended. Also, when recording a subject that is 
close to the camera, setting [Flash] to  [Forced Flash Off] is recommended. 
●Moving the camera after aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly\
 focused pictures 
if subject is close to the camera, due to the margin for focus alignment\
 being severely 
reduced.
 
●Resolution may be reduced around the edges of the picture.
 Focus range
When a subject is too close to the camera, the picture may not be proper\
ly focused. The 
shortest recording distance differs depending on the zoom ratio and the setting in macro 
recording mode.
During optical zooming
Zoom ratio (guideline) Shortest recording distance∗1
[Macro Mode]∗2[Macro Mode]
OFF∗3
1× 3 cm (0.10 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet)
2× 10 cm (0.33 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet)
3× 20 cm (0.66 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet)
4× 40 cm (1.32 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet)
5× 1 m (3.28 feet) 1 m (3.28 feet)
6× 1.5 m (4.92 feet) 1.5 m (4.92 feet)
7× - 11× 2 m (6.57 feet) 2 m (6.57 feet)
12× - 15× 1.5 m (4.92 feet) 2 m (6.57 feet) 16× 1 m (3.28 feet) 2 m (6.57 feet)
∗1  The shortest recording distance is the distance from the lens front to t\
he subject. This distance 
changes gradually depending on the zoom position.
∗2  The shortest recording distance is identical under the following setting\
s. 
• [Intelligent Auto]  Mode
 • [Food], [Candle Light], [Baby], [Pet], [High Sens.], [Flash Burst], [Pin\
 Hole], [Film Grain], [High  Dynamic], [Underwater], [High Speed Movie] in Scene Mode
∗3  The shortest recording distance is identical under the following setting\
s.  • [Portrait], [Soft Skin], [Transform], [Panorama Assist], [Sports], [Party], [Sunset], [Starry Sky], [Beach], [Snow], [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode
 
●Ranges for focus alignment differ for Scene Modes.
 
●In [Macro Zoom], higher magnification results in lower picture quality. 
●When [Macro Zoom] is set, Extended Optical Zoom or [i.ZOOM] does not wor\
k. 
●[Macro Zoom] cannot be set in [3D Photo Mode]. 
●When [AF Tracking] is set, zoom macro is canceled. 
						

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Taking close-up pictures
Recording Mode:     
When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] () enables you to take 
pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to \
3 cm (0.10 feet) for 
max. W). 
Press ▼  to display [Macro Mode]
Use cursor button to select [AF Macro] and press [MENU/SET]
 display
 
■ Taking close-up pictures without standing 
close to subject ( “Tele macro” function)
“Tele macro” operates automatically when zoom 
ratios are close to the maximum T setting. The focus 
can be aligned for distances as close as 1 m (3.28 
feet). (
 changes to )
 [Macro Zoom]
To take even larger images of the subject, setting to [Macro Zoom] enable\
s the subject to 
appear even larger than when using [AF Macro].
 
Press ▼  to display [Macro Mode]
Use cursor button to select [Macro Zoom] and press [MENU/
SET]
Adjust the Digital Zoom magnification with the zoom lever
ReturnEnlarge
The zoom position is fixed at the Wide 
end.
Focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) - 
∞.
Digital Zoom magnification (1 x to 3 x)
 
●It may take some time until distant subjects come into focus. 
●Using a tripod and [Selftimer] is recommended. Also, when recording a subject that is 
close to the camera, setting [Flash] to  [Forced Flash Off] is recommended. 
●Moving the camera after aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly\
 focused pictures 
if subject is close to the camera, due to the margin for focus alignment\
 being severely 
reduced.
 
●Resolution may be reduced around the edges of the picture.
 Focus range
When a subject is too close to the camera, the picture may not be proper\
ly focused. The 
shortest recording distance differs depending on the zoom ratio and the setting in macro 
recording mode.
During optical zooming
Zoom ratio (guideline) Shortest recording distance∗1
[Macro Mode]∗2[Macro Mode]
OFF∗3
1× 3 cm (0.10 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet)
2× 10 cm (0.33 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet)
3× 20 cm (0.66 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet)
4× 40 cm (1.32 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet)
5× 1 m (3.28 feet) 1 m (3.28 feet)
6× 1.5 m (4.92 feet) 1.5 m (4.92 feet)
7× - 11× 2 m (6.57 feet) 2 m (6.57 feet)
12× - 15× 1.5 m (4.92 feet) 2 m (6.57 feet) 16× 1 m (3.28 feet) 2 m (6.57 feet)
∗1  The shortest recording distance is the distance from the lens front to t\
he subject. This distance 
changes gradually depending on the zoom position.
∗2  The shortest recording distance is identical under the following setting\
s. 
• [Intelligent Auto]  Mode
 • [Food], [Candle Light], [Baby], [Pet], [High Sens.], [Flash Burst], [Pin\
 Hole], [Film Grain], [High  Dynamic], [Underwater], [High Speed Movie] in Scene Mode
∗3  The shortest recording distance is identical under the following setting\
s.  • [Portrait], [Soft Skin], [Transform], [Panorama Assist], [Sports], [Party], [Sunset], [Starry Sky], [Beach], [Snow], [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode
 
●Ranges for focus alignment differ for Scene Modes.
 
●In [Macro Zoom], higher magnification results in lower picture quality. 
●When [Macro Zoom] is set, Extended Optical Zoom or [i.ZOOM] does not wor\
k. 
●[Macro Zoom] cannot be set in [3D Photo Mode]. 
●When [AF Tracking] is set, zoom macro is canceled. 
						

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Taking pictures with self-timer
Recording Mode:        
We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the 
shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds.
Press ◄ to display [Selftimer]
Use cursor button to select time duration and press [MENU/
SET]
Take a picture
Press the shutter button fully to start recording after the preset time.\
Self-timer indicator
(Flashes for set duration)
 • To cancel while in operation  → Press [MENU/SET]
 
●Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shu\
tter button is 
pressed fully here.
 
●After Self-timer indicator stops flashing, it may then be lit for AF Assist Lamp. 
●This function cannot be used in the [Underwater] Scene Mode, or when rec\
ording 
motion pictures.
 
●[10sec.] cannot be chosen in Scene Mode [Self Portrait]. Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between 
brightness of object and background, etc.).
 
■Recording Mode:       
Press ▲  to display [Exposure]
Use cursor button to select a value and press [MENU/SET]
 • If the picture is too dark, adjust the exposure 
to the “+” direction.
 • If the picture is too bright, adjust the exposure  to the “-” direction.
 • After exposure adjustment, the adjustment  value (
 for example) is displayed in the 
bottom-left corner of the screen.
 • The Exposure Compensation value you set  is retained even after the camera is turned off.
 
●Depending on the brightness, this may not be possible in some cases. 
●Exposure Compensation cannot be used with the [Starry Sky] Scene Mode.
 Recording while exposure is changed automatically ([Auto Bracket])
Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed au\
tomatically. 
After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard.
 
■Recording Mode:       
Press ▲  several times to display [Auto Bracket]
Use cursor button to select a value and press [MENU/SET]
Value displayed 
after Exposure 
Compensation 
set
 • The first still picture is recorded without 
compensation, the second still picture is 
recorded with exposure adjusted in the 
“-” direction, and the third still picture is 
recorded with exposure adjusted in the 
“+” direction.
 • Canceled when the power is turned off.
 
●Cannot be used with flash. 
●When [Auto Bracket] is set, [Burst] is canceled. 
●Cannot be set in [Transform], [Panorama Assist], [Handheld Night Shot], [Flash 
Burst], [Starry Sky], [Pin Hole], [Film Grain], and [Photo Frame] Scene \
Modes or when 
recording motion pictures.
  Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation 
						

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Taking pictures with self-timer
Recording Mode:        
We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the 
shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds.
Press ◄ to display [Selftimer]
Use cursor button to select time duration and press [MENU/
SET]
Take a picture
Press the shutter button fully to start recording after the preset time.\
Self-timer indicator
(Flashes for set duration)
 • To cancel while in operation  → Press [MENU/SET]
 
●Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shu\
tter button is 
pressed fully here.
 
●After Self-timer indicator stops flashing, it may then be lit for AF Assist Lamp. 
●This function cannot be used in the [Underwater] Scene Mode, or when rec\
ording 
motion pictures.
 
●[10sec.] cannot be chosen in Scene Mode [Self Portrait]. Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between 
brightness of object and background, etc.).
 
■Recording Mode:       
Press ▲  to display [Exposure]
Use cursor button to select a value and press [MENU/SET]
 • If the picture is too dark, adjust the exposure 
to the “+” direction.
 • If the picture is too bright, adjust the exposure  to the “-” direction.
 • After exposure adjustment, the adjustment  value (
 for example) is displayed in the 
bottom-left corner of the screen.
 • The Exposure Compensation value you set  is retained even after the camera is turned off.
 
●Depending on the brightness, this may not be possible in some cases. 
●Exposure Compensation cannot be used with the [Starry Sky] Scene Mode.
 Recording while exposure is changed automatically ([Auto Bracket])
Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed au\
tomatically. 
After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard.
 
■Recording Mode:       
Press ▲  several times to display [Auto Bracket]
Use cursor button to select a value and press [MENU/SET]
Value displayed 
after Exposure 
Compensation 
set
 • The first still picture is recorded without 
compensation, the second still picture is 
recorded with exposure adjusted in the 
“-” direction, and the third still picture is 
recorded with exposure adjusted in the 
“+” direction.
 • Canceled when the power is turned off.
 
●Cannot be used with flash. 
●When [Auto Bracket] is set, [Burst] is canceled. 
●Cannot be set in [Transform], [Panorama Assist], [Handheld Night Shot], [Flash 
Burst], [Starry Sky], [Pin Hole], [Film Grain], and [Photo Frame] Scene \
Modes or when 
recording motion pictures.
  Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation 
						

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Determine aperture and shutter speed and record 
Recording Mode:   
 [Aperture-Priority] Mode
When recording, you can control the range of focus (depth of field) to\
 meet your recording 
purposes.
Shutter speed is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set ap\
erture value.
Set mode dial to  ([Aperture-Priority] Mode) 
Press [EXPOSURE] button and use cursor button to determine 
aperture value
Aperture value 
 • When the aperture value is increased, the range of depth in focus expands, and the 
picture shows up clearly from the position 
of the camera to the background.
 • When the aperture value is reduced, the  range of depth in focus shrinks, and the 
background can get blurry.
Press [EXPOSURE] button
 [Shutter-Priority] Mode
When recording, you can control the shutter speed to meet your recording\
 purposes.
Aperture is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set shutter\
 speed.
Set mode dial to  ([Shutter-Priority] Mode)
Press [EXPOSURE] button and use cursor button to determine 
shutter speed
Shutter speed
 • At faster shutter speeds, movements by the subject show as if they are still.
 • At slower shutter speeds, subjects that  are moving show as jittery.
Press [EXPOSURE] button
 [Manual Exposure] Mode
This mode of recording lets you set any aperture value and shutter speed\
 when exposure 
adjustment prevents you from recording at the desired exposure (brightn\
ess/darkness). 
Also, long-exposure recording of up to 60 seconds is possible.
Set mode dial to  ([Manual Exposure] Mode)
 • Manual exposure assist is displayed.
Press [EXPOSURE] button and use cursor button to determine 
aperture value and shutter speed
Aperture value/shutter speed
Press [EXPOSURE] button
 
■Manual exposure assist (estimate) 
If the shutter button is pressed halfway, manual exposure assist is displayed. 
Shows pictures with standard brightness.
Shows brighter pictures. For standard brightness, either use a faster 
shutter speed or increase aperture value.
Shows darker pictures. For standard brightness, either use a slower 
shutter speed or reduce aperture value.
 
■Recording motion pictures in   
 • Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set.
 
●When the picture is too bright or too dark or there is incorrect exposur\
e, the numbers 
for the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red.
 
●LCD monitor brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded. 
						

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Determine aperture and shutter speed and record 
Recording Mode:   
 [Aperture-Priority] Mode
When recording, you can control the range of focus (depth of field) to\
 meet your recording 
purposes.
Shutter speed is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set ap\
erture value.
Set mode dial to  ([Aperture-Priority] Mode) 
Press [EXPOSURE] button and use cursor button to determine 
aperture value
Aperture value 
 • When the aperture value is increased, the range of depth in focus expands, and the 
picture shows up clearly from the position 
of the camera to the background.
 • When the aperture value is reduced, the  range of depth in focus shrinks, and the 
background can get blurry.
Press [EXPOSURE] button
 [Shutter-Priority] Mode
When recording, you can control the shutter speed to meet your recording\
 purposes.
Aperture is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set shutter\
 speed.
Set mode dial to  ([Shutter-Priority] Mode)
Press [EXPOSURE] button and use cursor button to determine 
shutter speed
Shutter speed
 • At faster shutter speeds, movements by the subject show as if they are still.
 • At slower shutter speeds, subjects that  are moving show as jittery.
Press [EXPOSURE] button
 [Manual Exposure] Mode
This mode of recording lets you set any aperture value and shutter speed\
 when exposure 
adjustment prevents you from recording at the desired exposure (brightn\
ess/darkness). 
Also, long-exposure recording of up to 60 seconds is possible.
Set mode dial to  ([Manual Exposure] Mode)
 • Manual exposure assist is displayed.
Press [EXPOSURE] button and use cursor button to determine 
aperture value and shutter speed
Aperture value/shutter speed
Press [EXPOSURE] button
 
■Manual exposure assist (estimate) 
If the shutter button is pressed halfway, manual exposure assist is displayed. 
Shows pictures with standard brightness.
Shows brighter pictures. For standard brightness, either use a faster 
shutter speed or increase aperture value.
Shows darker pictures. For standard brightness, either use a slower 
shutter speed or reduce aperture value.
 
■Recording motion pictures in   
 • Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set.
 
●When the picture is too bright or too dark or there is incorrect exposur\
e, the numbers 
for the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red.
 
●LCD monitor brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded. 
						

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Taking pictures according to the scene 
[Scene Mode]
Recording Mode:   
Registering your preferred Recording Mode, [Rec] menu settings, etc. to \
[Cust.Set Mem.] 
and setting the mode dial to  allows you to switch quickly to those settings.
[Cust.Set Mem.]
Up to 3 current camera settings can be registered.
 
■Recording Mode:       
Select the Recording Mode you wish to register and set the 
[Rec] menu, [Setup] menu, etc.
Select [Cust.Set Mem.] from the [Setup] menu (→43) 
Use cursor button to select custom set for registration and 
press [MENU/SET]
 
●Self-timer is not stored in custom set. 
●The following [Setup] menus are stored in custom set.
 • [Guide Line]    • [Histogram]    • [Rec Area]    • [Zoom Resume]    • [Auto Review]
[Custom]
Settings registered in [Cust.Set Mem.] can be quickly called up by setti\
ng the mode dial 
to .
Set mode dial to  (Custom Mode)
Use cursor button to select custom set and press [MENU/SET]
 
■Recording motion pictures in 
Records motion pictures in registered Recording Mode.
 
●Even if [Rec] menu, etc. is changed in [Custom], the content of the cust\
om set does not 
change. When changing registration content, reset in [Cust.Set Mem.].
  Register your own settings and record 
[Custom] Mode
Recording Mode: 
Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (\
exposure, 
coloring, etc.) for given scenes. 
Set mode dial to 
Use cursor button to select the scene and press [MENU/SET]
(When the scene menu is not displayed  →38)
 
■Recording motion pictures in 
Records a motion picture at the optimum settings for the selected scene.\
 • Some scenes are switched to the following scenes:
Selected scene Scenes for motion picture
[Baby] Portrait motion picture
[Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], 
[Starry Sky] Low light motion picture
[Panorama Assist], [Sports], [Pet], [Flash Burst], [Fireworks], 
[Photo Frame] Normal motion picture
 
●Selecting a Scene Mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the coloring of 
your picture.
 
●Following [Rec] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot \
be selected 
manually.
[Sensitivity], [Metering Mode], [i.Exposure], [Min. Shtr Speed], [i.Reso\
lution], 
[Color Mode]