Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs15 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects   
[Creative Control] mode
Recording mode:          
You can select your own settings from various effects and take pictures while confirming 
these effects on the LCD monitor.
Set mode dial to 
Press   to select a setting, and press [MENU/SET] 
SettingEffect
[Expressive] This picture effect creates a pop art style picture that enhances 
the color.
[Retro] This picture effect creates the soft appearance of a tarnished 
picture.
[High Key] This picture...

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects  [Creative Control] mode 
 ●The flash is set to  [Forced Flash Off]. ●A setting that was selected in [Creative Control] mode is retained even after the camera 
is turned off.
 ●Following [Rec] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected 
manually.
[Sensitivity], [White Balance], [i.Exposure], [Min. Shtr Speed], [Color Mode]
 ●Notes on the [Miniature Effect] setting • The recording screen is displayed with a slight delay when...

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Taking pictures according to the scene   
[Scene 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 →39)
 ■Changing the selected scene mode ([Scene Mode] menu) 
 Press [MENU/SET]    Use cursor button to select [Scene Mode] menu and press [MENU/SET]   Use cursor button to select the scene...

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Taking pictures according to the scene  [Scene Mode] 
 • How to select a scene (→63) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→52)
[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]
Smooths skin colors in bright, outdoor daylight conditions (portraits from 
chest upwards).
Tips
 • The...

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Taking pictures according to the scene  [Scene Mode] 
 • How to select a scene (→63) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→52)
[Panorama 
Shot]
(Continued)
Tips • Pan the camera in the recording direction as steadily as possible.If the camera shakes too 
much, it may not be able to 
take pictures or may end up 
creating a narrow (small) 
panorama picture.
The subjects that are displayed in this range are recorded. (guideline)
Notes
 • The zoom position is fixed to the W end. • The focus, White Balance,...

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Taking pictures according to the scene  [Scene Mode] 
 • How to select a scene (→63) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→52)
 
[Sports]
Takes pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports.
Tips
 • Stand at least 5 m (16 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...

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Taking pictures according to the scene  [Scene Mode] 
 • How to select a scene (→63) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→52)
 
[HDR]
The camera can combine several still pictures taken with different 
exposures into a single properly exposed picture with rich gradation.
Tips
 • 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 recorded, it  will be a few moments before you will be...

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Taking pictures according to the scene  [Scene Mode] 
 • How to select a scene (→63) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→52)
 
[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 press [MENU/
SET].
 
[Glass 
Through]
Most suitable for taking pictures such as a landscapes through the 
transparent glass of a train/vehicle or building.
Notes
 • If there are stains...

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Taking 3D pictures  [3D Photo Mode]
Recording mode:          
Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally, and two 
pictures selected automatically are combined to make a single 3D picture. 
To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required (This unit will play back in 
2D). (→114)
Set mode dial to 
 • Description of recording method is displayed.  • Check the instructions, and then press [MENU/SET].
Start the recording and then slide 
the camera...

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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 4 current camera settings can be registered.
 ■Recording mode:          
Select the recording mode you wish to register and set the 
[Rec] menu, [Motion Picture] menu, [Setup] menu, etc.
Select [Cust.Set Mem.] from the [Setup] menu (→39) 
Use cursor button to select custom set for registration and 
press...