Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs10 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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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] 
						

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How to select a scene (→61)
Using flash in Scene Modes ( →52)Taking pictures according to the scene 
[Scene Mode] (Continued)
Recording Mode:   
 [My Scene Mode]
You can register a commonly used Scene Mode in   on the mode dial.
After the settings are made, pictures can be taken in the preset Scene M\
ode by simply 
setting the mode dial to 
 .
Set mode dial to /
Use cursor button to select the scene and press [MENU/SET]
(If scene menu is not displayed  →38)
 
■Changing registered Scene Modes
Perform the registration operation again.
 
■Recording motion pictures in  
Records motion pictures in registered Recording 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.
 
●If recording settings are reset by [Reset] in the [Setup] menu, the pres\
et Scene Modes 
are cleared.
[Portrait]
Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright \
daylight conditions.
Tips • The closer the zoom is positioned to the T (telephoto) edge and the closer the  camera is brought to the subject, the greater the effect will be.
 
[Soft Skin]
Smoothes skin colors in bright, outdoor daylight conditions (portraits \
from 
chest upwards).
Tips • The closer the zoom is positioned to the T (telephoto) edge and the closer the  camera is brought to the subject, the greater the effect will be.
[Transform]
Changes the appearance of the subject by stretching the length or width,\
 
and at the same time, improves the skin appearances.
  Select the Transform level.
Notes  • [Picture Size] will be fixed according to the [Aspect Ratio] setting, as\
 detailed  below.
 : 3 M      : 2.5 M     : 2 M
 
[Self Portrait]
Take pictures of yourself.
Tips  • Press shutter button halfway → self-timer indicator illuminates  → press 
shutter button fully
(if self-timer indicator flashes, focus is not correctly aligned)
 • Use of the 2-second self-timer is recommended when the shutter speed is \
 slow or jitter occurs easily.
 
[Scenery]Takes clear pictures of wide, distant subjects.
[Panorama 
Assist]
Use the supplied software to join multiple pictures into a single panora\
ma 
picture.
   Use cursor button to select the recording direction, and press [MENU/SET\
] to 
set.
Special panorama guidelines will be displayed.
  Take the picture.  Select [Next], and press [MENU/SET] to set.
 • Alternatively, press the shutter button halfway.
 • You can take pictures again by selecting [Retake].
  Change the composition and take the picture so that a part of the pictur\
e 
overlaps with the previous picture.
 • To take more pictures, select [Next] and repeat steps  and .
Section of picture that was taken last time
   After you finish taking pictures, select [Exit], and press [MENU/SET] to\
 set.
Tips  • Use a tripod.
 • When it is dark, use the self-timer to record pictures.
Notes  • The focus, zoom, Exposure Compensation, White Balance, shutter speed,  and ISO Sensitivity are all fixed at the setting for the first picture.
 • Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.
 • After recording, the shutter may stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to proc\
ess the  signal. This is not a malfunction.
 • Panorama picture stitching cannot be performed by this camera. Use the  software on the supplied CD-ROM “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to make the pictures 
you record into a panorama still picture with your computer.  
						

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How to select a scene (→61)
Using flash in Scene Modes ( →52)Taking pictures according to the scene 
[Scene Mode] (Continued)
Recording Mode:   
 [My Scene Mode]
You can register a commonly used Scene Mode in   on the mode dial.
After the settings are made, pictures can be taken in the preset Scene M\
ode by simply 
setting the mode dial to 
 .
Set mode dial to /
Use cursor button to select the scene and press [MENU/SET]
(If scene menu is not displayed  →38)
 
■Changing registered Scene Modes
Perform the registration operation again.
 
■Recording motion pictures in  
Records motion pictures in registered Recording 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.
 
●If recording settings are reset by [Reset] in the [Setup] menu, the pres\
et Scene Modes 
are cleared.
[Portrait]
Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright \
daylight conditions.
Tips • The closer the zoom is positioned to the T (telephoto) edge and the closer the  camera is brought to the subject, the greater the effect will be.
 
[Soft Skin]
Smoothes skin colors in bright, outdoor daylight conditions (portraits \
from 
chest upwards).
Tips • The closer the zoom is positioned to the T (telephoto) edge and the closer the  camera is brought to the subject, the greater the effect will be.
[Transform]
Changes the appearance of the subject by stretching the length or width,\
 
and at the same time, improves the skin appearances.
  Select the Transform level.
Notes  • [Picture Size] will be fixed according to the [Aspect Ratio] setting, as\
 detailed  below.
 : 3 M      : 2.5 M     : 2 M
 
[Self Portrait]
Take pictures of yourself.
Tips  • Press shutter button halfway → self-timer indicator illuminates  → press 
shutter button fully
(if self-timer indicator flashes, focus is not correctly aligned)
 • Use of the 2-second self-timer is recommended when the shutter speed is \
 slow or jitter occurs easily.
 
[Scenery]Takes clear pictures of wide, distant subjects.
[Panorama 
Assist]
Use the supplied software to join multiple pictures into a single panora\
ma 
picture.
   Use cursor button to select the recording direction, and press [MENU/SET\
] to 
set.
Special panorama guidelines will be displayed.
  Take the picture.  Select [Next], and press [MENU/SET] to set.
 • Alternatively, press the shutter button halfway.
 • You can take pictures again by selecting [Retake].
  Change the composition and take the picture so that a part of the pictur\
e 
overlaps with the previous picture.
 • To take more pictures, select [Next] and repeat steps  and .
Section of picture that was taken last time
   After you finish taking pictures, select [Exit], and press [MENU/SET] to\
 set.
Tips  • Use a tripod.
 • When it is dark, use the self-timer to record pictures.
Notes  • The focus, zoom, Exposure Compensation, White Balance, shutter speed,  and ISO Sensitivity are all fixed at the setting for the first picture.
 • Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.
 • After recording, the shutter may stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to proc\
ess the  signal. This is not a malfunction.
 • Panorama picture stitching cannot be performed by this camera. Use the  software on the supplied CD-ROM “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to make the pictures 
you record into a panorama still picture with your computer.  
						

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How to select a scene (→61)
Using flash in Scene Modes ( →52)Taking pictures according to the scene 
[Scene Mode] (Continued)
Recording Mode:   
 
[Sports]
Takes pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports.
Tips • Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.
Notes  • Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.
 
[Night Portrait]
Takes pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness.\
Tips • Use flash.
 • Subject should not move.
 • Tripod, self-timer recommended.
Notes  • Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.
 • After recording, the shutter may stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to proc\
ess the  signal. This is not a malfunction.
 
[Night 
Scenery]
Takes clear pictures of night scenes.
Tips • Tripod, self-timer recommended.
Notes  • Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.
 • After recording, the shutter may stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to proc\
ess the  signal. This is not a malfunction.
 
[Handheld 
Night Shot]
Takes clear pictures of night scenes without a tripod.
Tips • Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.
 • After the shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during\
 the  burst operation.
Notes  • Since a burst of still pictures are combined after they have been record\
ed, it  will be a few moments before you will be able to record another picture.\
 
[Food]Takes natural-looking pictures of food.
 
[Party]
Brighten subjects and background in pictures of indoor events, such as 
weddings.
Tips • Stand approx. 1.5 m (4.92 feet) away.
 • Zoom: Wide (W side)
 • Use flash.
 • Tripod, self-timer recommended.
 
[Candle Light]
Brings out the atmosphere of a candlelit room.
Tips • Do not use flash.
 • Tripod, self-timer recommended.
Notes  • Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.
 
 [Baby]
Uses weak flash to bring out skin colors.
 • To record age and name([Baby1] and [Baby2] can be set separately.)
  Select [Age] or [Name] with cursor button, press [MENU/SET], select [SET\
], 
and press [MENU/SET].
  Set the birthday and name.
 Age:   Set birthday with cursor button, and press [MENU/SET].
  Name: (See “Entering Text”: ( →84))
 Use cursor button to select [Exit] and press [MENU/SET]
Tips  • Make sure [Age] and [Name] are [ON] before taking a picture.
Notes  • Age display format depends on [Language] setting.
 • Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.
 • [Age] and [Name] print setting can be made on your computer using the  supplied CD-ROM “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”. Text may also be stamped onto the 
still picture using [Text Stamp].
 
[Pet]Records pet’s age and name when taking pictures.
 • Refer to [Baby] for other tips and notes. 
						

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How to select a scene (→61)
Using flash in Scene Modes ( →52)Taking pictures according to the scene 
[Scene Mode] (Continued)
Recording Mode:   
 
[Sports]
Takes pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports.
Tips • Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.
Notes  • Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.
 
[Night Portrait]
Takes pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness.\
Tips • Use flash.
 • Subject should not move.
 • Tripod, self-timer recommended.
Notes  • Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.
 • After recording, the shutter may stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to proc\
ess the  signal. This is not a malfunction.
 
[Night 
Scenery]
Takes clear pictures of night scenes.
Tips • Tripod, self-timer recommended.
Notes  • Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.
 • After recording, the shutter may stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to proc\
ess the  signal. This is not a malfunction.
 
[Handheld 
Night Shot]
Takes clear pictures of night scenes without a tripod.
Tips • Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.
 • After the shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during\
 the  burst operation.
Notes  • Since a burst of still pictures are combined after they have been record\
ed, it  will be a few moments before you will be able to record another picture.\
 
[Food]Takes natural-looking pictures of food.
 
[Party]
Brighten subjects and background in pictures of indoor events, such as 
weddings.
Tips • Stand approx. 1.5 m (4.92 feet) away.
 • Zoom: Wide (W side)
 • Use flash.
 • Tripod, self-timer recommended.
 
[Candle Light]
Brings out the atmosphere of a candlelit room.
Tips • Do not use flash.
 • Tripod, self-timer recommended.
Notes  • Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.
 
 [Baby]
Uses weak flash to bring out skin colors.
 • To record age and name([Baby1] and [Baby2] can be set separately.)
  Select [Age] or [Name] with cursor button, press [MENU/SET], select [SET\
], 
and press [MENU/SET].
  Set the birthday and name.
 Age:   Set birthday with cursor button, and press [MENU/SET].
  Name: (See “Entering Text”: ( →84))
 Use cursor button to select [Exit] and press [MENU/SET]
Tips  • Make sure [Age] and [Name] are [ON] before taking a picture.
Notes  • Age display format depends on [Language] setting.
 • Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.
 • [Age] and [Name] print setting can be made on your computer using the  supplied CD-ROM “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”. Text may also be stamped onto the 
still picture using [Text Stamp].
 
[Pet]Records pet’s age and name when taking pictures.
 • Refer to [Baby] for other tips and notes. 
						

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How to select a scene (→61)
Using flash in Scene Modes ( →52)Taking pictures according to the scene 
[Scene Mode] (Continued)
Recording Mode:   
 
[Sunset]Takes clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets.
 
[High Sens.]Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions.
Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with cursor button and pres\
s [MENU/
SET].
 
[Flash Burst]
Enables continuous recording in dim locations.
   Use cursor button to select the picture size and aspect ratio, and press\
 
[MENU/SET] to set.
  Take pictures (Hold shutter button).
Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is held d\
own.
Number of continuous shots: Max. 5
Notes  • When [Selftimer] is set, 5 pictures are taken.
 • The focus, zoom, Exposure Compensation, shutter speed, and ISO Sensitivi\
ty  are all fixed at the setting for the first picture.
 
[Starry Sky]
Takes clear pictures of starry skies or dark subjects.
 • Shutter speed settings
  Select with cursor button and press [MENU/SET]. Press shutter button.
Tips  • Always use a tripod.
 • Self-timer recommended.
 • Do not move the camera until the countdown has ended. (Countdown for processing is redisplayed afterwards)
 
[Fireworks]
Takes clear pictures of fireworks in the night sky.
Tips • Stand at least 10 m (32.8 feet) away.
 • Tripod recommended.
Notes  • Shutter speed is fixed to 1/4 or 2 seconds. (Setting of shutter speed c\
hanges  if exposure compensation is operated)
 
[Beach]
Brings out the clear blues of the sky and the sea without darkening 
subject.
Notes • Do not touch camera with wet hands.
 • Beware of sand and sea water.
 
[Snow]Brings out the natural color of snow in ski slope and mountain scenes.
 
[Aerial Photo]Takes pictures of the view from aircraft windows.
Notes 
• Turn the camera off when taking off or landing.
 
[Pin Hole]Darkens the area around the screen for a retro effect.
 
[Film Grain]Produces black and white pictures with a grainy texture.
 
[High 
Dynamic]
Reduces over- and underexposure when recording into the light and in 
night scenes.
Use cursor button to select the effect and press [MENU/SET].
STD. Natural coloring effect 
ART An impressionistic effect emphasizing contrast and color 
B&W Monochrome effect 
Notes • Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.
 • After recording, the shutter may stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to proc\
ess the  signal. This is not a malfunction. 
						

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How to select a scene (→61)
Using flash in Scene Modes ( →52)Taking pictures according to the scene 
[Scene Mode] (Continued)
Recording Mode:   
 
[Sunset]Takes clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets.
 
[High Sens.]Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions.
Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with cursor button and pres\
s [MENU/
SET].
 
[Flash Burst]
Enables continuous recording in dim locations.
   Use cursor button to select the picture size and aspect ratio, and press\
 
[MENU/SET] to set.
  Take pictures (Hold shutter button).
Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is held d\
own.
Number of continuous shots: Max. 5
Notes  • When [Selftimer] is set, 5 pictures are taken.
 • The focus, zoom, Exposure Compensation, shutter speed, and ISO Sensitivi\
ty  are all fixed at the setting for the first picture.
 
[Starry Sky]
Takes clear pictures of starry skies or dark subjects.
 • Shutter speed settings
  Select with cursor button and press [MENU/SET]. Press shutter button.
Tips  • Always use a tripod.
 • Self-timer recommended.
 • Do not move the camera until the countdown has ended. (Countdown for processing is redisplayed afterwards)
 
[Fireworks]
Takes clear pictures of fireworks in the night sky.
Tips • Stand at least 10 m (32.8 feet) away.
 • Tripod recommended.
Notes  • Shutter speed is fixed to 1/4 or 2 seconds. (Setting of shutter speed c\
hanges  if exposure compensation is operated)
 
[Beach]
Brings out the clear blues of the sky and the sea without darkening 
subject.
Notes • Do not touch camera with wet hands.
 • Beware of sand and sea water.
 
[Snow]Brings out the natural color of snow in ski slope and mountain scenes.
 
[Aerial Photo]Takes pictures of the view from aircraft windows.
Notes 
• Turn the camera off when taking off or landing.
 
[Pin Hole]Darkens the area around the screen for a retro effect.
 
[Film Grain]Produces black and white pictures with a grainy texture.
 
[High 
Dynamic]
Reduces over- and underexposure when recording into the light and in 
night scenes.
Use cursor button to select the effect and press [MENU/SET].
STD. Natural coloring effect 
ART An impressionistic effect emphasizing contrast and color 
B&W Monochrome effect 
Notes • Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.
 • After recording, the shutter may stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to proc\
ess the  signal. This is not a malfunction. 
						

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Taking pictures according to the scene 
[Scene Mode] (Continued)
Recording Mode:   
 
Recording 3D still pictures [3D Photo Mode]
Recording Mode: 
[Photo Frame]
A frame is superimposed over the image.
Use cursor button to select the frame, and then press [MENU/SET].Notes • The recording pixel level is 2 M (
).
 • Guide lines cannot be displayed.
 
[Underwater]
Achieve natural colors under water.
Tips • For fast moving subjects, align with the AF area and press  ◄ (AF Lock).
(Press ◄  again to release.)
[AF Lock]
(focus fixed)
AF area
 • If the zoom is operated after AF Lock is set, the AF Lock setting will be canceled and must be set again.
 • AF Lock cannot be set if [AF Mode] is set to 
.
 • Adjust the coloring with “White Balance fine adjustment” ( →87).
Notes  
• Always use marine case (optional).
 • Positioning is not possible underwater, because the GPS signals cannot reach  the camera.
 
[High Speed 
Movie]
Records rapid movements at a high speed of 220 fps.
 Press the motion picture button to start recording Press the motion picture button again to finish recording 
 • Motion picture recording can also be started or finished by pressing the\
  shutter button.
 • During playback, the movements of a subject that cannot be seen by the  naked eye can be made recognizable by playing back the motion pictures 
using slow motion.
Notes  • High-speed motion pictures cannot be recorded in the built-in memory.
 • They are recorded in [QVGA] of [Motion JPEG] motion pictures. (up to 2 \
GB,  about 7 minutes 20 seconds at one recording.) 
 • No sound is recorded.
 • Still pictures cannot be recorded while high-speed motion pictures are b\
eing  recorded.
 • The settings for the focus, zoom, exposure and White Balance are fixed t\
o the  settings specified when recording was started.
 • The Optical Image Stabilizer does not work.
 • The [AF Mode] is set to 
 (1-area-focusing).
 • Flickering or horizontal stripes may appear while recording under fluore\
scent  lighting.
The camera continuously records multiple still pictures while being move\
d horizontally, 
and combines them into a 3D still picture. (The pictures are played bac\
k on the camera 
as 2D still pictures.)
To view 3D still pictures, you need a 3D-capable TV. For details on how to play back 3D 
still pictures (→119).
Set mode dial to 
 • The instructions on how to record pictures is displayed.
Record a picture so that the 
subject comes on the right side 
of the center
Slide this camera horizontally 
level from left to right while 
recording
 • A guide is displayed while recording.
 • By using the guide as a reference, slide the 
camera by approximately 10 cm (0.33 feet) 
in about 4 seconds.
Tips for recording pictures • Record a stationary subject.
 • Record a picture outdoors or in other bright locations.
 • Press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and the exposure, pres\
s the shutter button fully, and then slide the camera.
 
●3D still pictures cannot be recorded by holding this camera vertically. 
●3D still pictures are recorded in MPO format (3D). 
●The zoom position is fixed to the W end. 
●The picture size is fixed to 2M . 
●ISO Sensitivity is automatically adjusted. However, ISO Sensitivity is increased to 
increase the shutter speed.
 
●Motion pictures cannot be recorded. 
●When any of the recording conditions as listed below exists, the 3D effect may not be 
available even if a picture is recorded in 3D, or image may be distorted\
:
 • When the subject is too dark or its brightness changes
 • When the subject is moving
 • When pictures are recorded under water 
						

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Taking pictures according to the scene 
[Scene Mode] (Continued)
Recording Mode:   
 
Recording 3D still pictures [3D Photo Mode]
Recording Mode: 
[Photo Frame]
A frame is superimposed over the image.
Use cursor button to select the frame, and then press [MENU/SET].Notes • The recording pixel level is 2 M (
).
 • Guide lines cannot be displayed.
 
[Underwater]
Achieve natural colors under water.
Tips • For fast moving subjects, align with the AF area and press  ◄ (AF Lock).
(Press ◄  again to release.)
[AF Lock]
(focus fixed)
AF area
 • If the zoom is operated after AF Lock is set, the AF Lock setting will be canceled and must be set again.
 • AF Lock cannot be set if [AF Mode] is set to 
.
 • Adjust the coloring with “White Balance fine adjustment” ( →87).
Notes  
• Always use marine case (optional).
 • Positioning is not possible underwater, because the GPS signals cannot reach  the camera.
 
[High Speed 
Movie]
Records rapid movements at a high speed of 220 fps.
 Press the motion picture button to start recording Press the motion picture button again to finish recording 
 • Motion picture recording can also be started or finished by pressing the\
  shutter button.
 • During playback, the movements of a subject that cannot be seen by the  naked eye can be made recognizable by playing back the motion pictures 
using slow motion.
Notes  • High-speed motion pictures cannot be recorded in the built-in memory.
 • They are recorded in [QVGA] of [Motion JPEG] motion pictures. (up to 2 \
GB,  about 7 minutes 20 seconds at one recording.) 
 • No sound is recorded.
 • Still pictures cannot be recorded while high-speed motion pictures are b\
eing  recorded.
 • The settings for the focus, zoom, exposure and White Balance are fixed t\
o the  settings specified when recording was started.
 • The Optical Image Stabilizer does not work.
 • The [AF Mode] is set to 
 (1-area-focusing).
 • Flickering or horizontal stripes may appear while recording under fluore\
scent  lighting.
The camera continuously records multiple still pictures while being move\
d horizontally, 
and combines them into a 3D still picture. (The pictures are played bac\
k on the camera 
as 2D still pictures.)
To view 3D still pictures, you need a 3D-capable TV. For details on how to play back 3D 
still pictures (→119).
Set mode dial to 
 • The instructions on how to record pictures is displayed.
Record a picture so that the 
subject comes on the right side 
of the center
Slide this camera horizontally 
level from left to right while 
recording
 • A guide is displayed while recording.
 • By using the guide as a reference, slide the 
camera by approximately 10 cm (0.33 feet) 
in about 4 seconds.
Tips for recording pictures • Record a stationary subject.
 • Record a picture outdoors or in other bright locations.
 • Press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and the exposure, pres\
s the shutter button fully, and then slide the camera.
 
●3D still pictures cannot be recorded by holding this camera vertically. 
●3D still pictures are recorded in MPO format (3D). 
●The zoom position is fixed to the W end. 
●The picture size is fixed to 2M . 
●ISO Sensitivity is automatically adjusted. However, ISO Sensitivity is increased to 
increase the shutter speed.
 
●Motion pictures cannot be recorded. 
●When any of the recording conditions as listed below exists, the 3D effect may not be 
available even if a picture is recorded in 3D, or image may be distorted\
:
 • When the subject is too dark or its brightness changes
 • When the subject is moving
 • When pictures are recorded under water 
						

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Burst function
Recording Mode:        
A burst of still pictures can be recorded while the shutter button is pre\
ssed fully.
Select [Burst] from the [Rec] menu
Use cursor button to select the burst setting, and press 
[MENU/SET]
Setting SpeedDescriptionNo. of 
pictures
Approx. 2 - 10  pictures/sec.  • The burst speed is adjusted automatically in 
accordance with the movements of people, pets 
or other subjects. ([Intelligent Burst mode])
 • This setting can be selected only in the  [Intelligent Auto]  Mode. 100
Approx. 2 
pictures/sec.  • The subject is brought into focus as far as this 
is allowed by the burst speed. The pictures are 
taken with the burst function while the exposure 
and White Balance are being adjusted.
(However, when the burst function is operating 
during motion picture recording, the focus is 
fixed to the first picture.)
 • The burst speed may be reduced under certain  recording conditions. 100
Approx. 5 
pictures/sec.
Approx. 10 
pictures/sec.  • Focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed in 
the first picture. 15
40 pictures/sec. • Focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed in 
the first picture.
 • Number of recording pixels that can be set[Aspect Ratio] [Picture Size]
4:3 5M, 3M, 0.3M
3:2 4.5M, 2.5M, 0.3M
16:9 3.5M, 2M, 0.2M 1:1 3.5M, 2.5M, 0.2M 50
60 pictures/sec. • Focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed in 
the first picture.
 • The recordable range is reduced.
 • Number of recording pixels that can be set[Aspect Ratio] [Picture Size]
4:3 2.5M, 0.3M
3:2 3M, 0.3M
16:9 3.5M, 0.2M 1:1 2M, 0.2M 60
[OFF] — The burst function is released. —
 
●Pictures taken with the  or  setting are recorded together as a group (burst 
group). (→99)
 
●Depending on changes in the brightness of the subject, the second and su\
bsequent 
pictures may be recorded brighter or darker when using the burst functio\
n at the ,  or  setting. 
●Burst speed may be reduced if shutter speed is reduced in darker locatio\
ns. 
●The pictures taken using the burst function at the  or  setting may be distorted if 
the subjects were moving or the camera was moved.
 
●[Auto Bracket] is released. 
●The flash is set to  [Forced Flash Off]. 
●Settings will be stored even if power is turned off. 
●Burst is not available in the Scene Modes [Panorama Assist], [Handheld Night Shot], 
[Flash Burst], [Starry Sky], [Fireworks], [Pin Hole], and [Photo Frame].\
 
●When [Selftimer] is set, 3 pictures are taken. 
●It may take a while to store still pictures that were taken using the bu\
rst function.