Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs35 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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6Press the shutter button fully and record a picture while moving the 
camera in a small circle in the direction selected in Step 
2.
7Press the shutter button once again to end the picture recording.
•Recording can also be ended by keeping the camera still while recording.
∫Technique for Panorama Shot Mode Recording from left to right
Trace a half-circle with the camera, taking about 4 seconds.
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Move the camera at a constant speed.
Pictures may not be able to be recorded properly if...

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•The zoom position is fixed to Wide.•[Stabilizer] is fixed to [OFF].•The focus, White Balance, and exposure are fixed at the optimum values for the first picture. As a 
result, if the focus or brightness changes substantially during recording, the entire panorama picture 
may not be recorded at the suitable focus or brightness.
•White Balance is fixed to [AWB] while an image effect is applied.
•When multiple pictures are combined to create a single panorama picture, the subject may...

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Taking pictures that match the scene being 
recorded 
(Scene Mode)
Recording Mode: 
You can select any of 16 types of Scene Modes according to the subject and scene.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Scene Mode and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•To change the Scene Mode, press [MENU/SET], select [Scene Mode] using  3/4/ 2/1, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•The following cannot be set in Scene Mode as the camera adjusts automatically.–[Sensitivity]/[Metering Mode]/[i.Zoom]...

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When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to improve 
the appearance and make their skin tones look healthier.
∫ Technique for Portrait Mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
When taking pictures of people outdoors during the  daytime, this mode enables the texture of 
their skin to appear even softer than with [Portrait].
(It is...

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This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness.
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Use the flash. (You can set to [ ].)•Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture.•We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures.
•Shutter speed may slow down up to 4 seconds.•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.
This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.
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We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking...

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You can combine several pictures with different levels of exposure into a single picture with rich 
gradation.
You can minimize the loss of gradations in bright areas and dark areas when, for example, the 
contrast between the background and the subject is large.
∫ What Is HDR?
HDR stands for High Dynamic Range and refers to  a technique for expressing a wide contrast 
range.
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Do not move the camera during the continuous shooting after pressing the shutter button.•You cannot take the...

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This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion.
It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [Baby1] and [Baby2]. You can select to 
have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using 
[Text Stamp]  (P113).
∫ Birthday/Name setting
1Press  3/4  to select [Age] or [Name] and then press  [MENU/SET].
2Press  3/4  to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].3Enter the birthday or name.
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When the birthday or name is set, [Age] or...

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This mode minimizes the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take pictures of these 
subjects in dimly lit rooms.
∫Picture Size
Select the picture size of 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1).
This mode allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject.
∫ Setting the shutter speed
Select a shutter speed of [15 sec.] or [30 sec.].
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Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this 
screen is displayed.
When...

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Taking Pictures with different image effects 
(Creative Control Mode)
Recording Mode: 
This mode allows you to add any of 15 types of effects before recording.
You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the screen.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Press 3/4 to select image effects and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•The image effect of the selected example image will be applied in a 
preview display  A.
•A brief description of selected image effect appears when...

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For details on how to select the “Creative Control Mode” settings, refer to P79.
¢These pictures are examples to show the effect.
This effect emphasizes the color to make a pop art picture.
This effect gives a faded image.
This effect adds a bright, soft and nostalgic feel to the overall image.
This effect adds a bright, airy and soft feel to the overall image.
[Expressive]
[Retro]
[Old Days]
[High Key]
•If you select this effect with Panorama Shot Mode, the effect may not be 
apparent...