Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs25 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Taking close-up pictures
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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 (0.098 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 you 
increase the zoom ratio...

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Taking close-up pictures
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Focus range
When a subject is too close to the camera, the picture may not be properly focused.  The 
shortest recording distance differs depending on the zoom ratio and the setting in macro 
recording mode.
 ■Shortest recording distance
The shortest recording distance is the distance from the lens front to the subject.  This 
distance changes gradually depending on the zoom position. At the time of zooming, 
even if [Macro Mode] is set to [AF...

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Taking pictures with self-timer
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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 [Self Timer]
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...

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Taking pictures with Exposure 
Compensation
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Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between 
brightness of object and background, etc.).
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)...

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Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation
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Recording while exposure is changed automatically ([Auto Bracket])
Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed 
automatically. 
After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard.
Press  several times to display [Auto Bracket]
Use cursor button to select compensation range and press 
[MENU/SET]
Value displayed 
after Exposure 
Compensation 
set
 • The first still picture is...

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Determining aperture and shutter speed and 
recording
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[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 aperture 
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...

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Determining aperture and shutter speed and recording
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[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...

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Determining aperture and shutter speed and recording
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[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 (brightness/darkness).
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]...

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects  
[Creative Control] mode
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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 the effect, and press [MENU/SET]
 • When you press [DISP.] button, a description of the selected ef fect is displayed.
 ■Changing the selected picture effects ([Creative Control] menu) 
 Press [MENU/SET]  Use cursor button to select...

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects  [Creative Control] mode
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For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→69)
[Expressive]
This effect emphasizes the color to make a pop art picture.
[Retro]
This effect gives a faded image.
[High Key]
This effect adds a bright, airy and soft feel to the overall image.
[Low Key]
This effect adds a dark and relaxing feel to the overall image and 
enhances bright parts.