Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs35 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Taking Pictures with Yourself Included ([Self Shot])
Applicable modes: 
If you rotate the monitor, Self Shot Mode is activated.
You can take pictures while looking at the screen, allowing you to include yourself in them 
easily.
•
When [Self Shot] (P101) in [Rec] menu is set to [OFF], even if  you rotate the monitor, the camera will 
not be set to Self Shot Mode. (It is set to [ON] at the time of purchase.)
In Self Shot Mode...
•Deciding on a composition is easier because recording is 
performed while looking at the screen.
•Using the soft skin effect allows the faces of subjects to 
appear brighter and the skin color to appear smoother.
•Pictures with different poses and facial expressions can 
be taken at once by increasing the number of pictures to 
be recorded.
•Other settings follow the settings of each Recording Mode.
1Rotate the monitor as shown in the 
figure.
•When you rotate the monitor, a mirror image will 
be displayed on the monitor. 
						

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2Press [MENU/SET] to set the soft skin effect, the 
number of pictures to be taken, and other details.
•Operate the buttons on the back of the unit while looking at the 
screen. Be careful not to operate the wrong buttons and not to 
drop the camera.
•The following settings can be changed: 
Press 3/4  to select a setting, press  2/1 to select an option, and press [MENU/SET].
¢ 1 This setting is not available in Scene Mode and Creative Control Mode.
¢ 2 These settings are not available in Panorama Shot Mode and during motion picture 
recording.
¢ 3 This setting is not available in Creative Control Mode.
¢ 4 This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set.
¢ 5 [Red-Eye Removal]  (P100) on the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on the flash 
icon.
3Decide on your poses while looking at the monitor.
•The AF area is displayed around the subject’s face by the Face Detection function.
(If [ š] in [AF Mode] is not available with the current Recording Mode, an available focus 
setting for each Recording Mode will be used.)
4Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then 
press it fully to take the picture.
•Look at the lens when recording.•Countdown starts, and recording takes place when it ends.
If multiple pictures are set to be recorded, the recording continues 
until the set number is reached.
•Be careful not to look at the light from the flash and the AF Assist Lamp directly.•When the [Soft Skin] is set–The smoothing effect is applied to the part that has a similar tone to the complexion of a subject, as 
well.
–This mode may not be effective under insufficient lighting.•The recorded image during Auto Review is also disp layed as a mirror image. This means the date 
recorded with [Date Stamp] also appears reversed. 
In the following cases, however, the date does not appear reversed:
–When the Intelligent Auto Mode detected the scene as [iHandheld Night Shot]–[Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Mode)
SettingsDescription of settings
([Soft Skin])¢ 1[] ([Off])/[ ] ([Low])/[ ] ([Medium])/[ ] ([High])
([Flash])¢2, 3[] ([Auto])/[ ] ([iAuto])¢ 4/[ ] ([Auto/Red-Eye])¢5/
[] ([Forced Flash On])/[ ] ([Slow Sync./Red-Eye])¢ 5/
[]
 ([Forced Flash Off])
([Shots])¢ 2[] (1 picture)/[ ] (2 pictures)/[ ] (3 pictures)/[ ] (4 pictures)
([Countdown])¢2[] ([Off])/[ ] (3 seconds)/[ ] (10 seconds)
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∫Changing the settings of Self Shot Mode from the [Rec] menu
1Rotate the monitor to its original position.2Select [Self Shot] on the [Rec] menu and then press [MENU/SET].  (P41)3Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
4Press  3/4  to select the menu item and then press [MENU/SET].5Press  3/4  to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].
•Exit the menu after it is set. 
						

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You can also take panorama pictures in Self Shot Mode.
By recording with Panorama Shot Mode, you can enjoy a variety of self-portraits, such as those 
with your friends or those  incorporating a wide background.
•
For information on taking pictures in Panorama Shot Mode, please also refer to  P70 “Ta k i n g  
panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)”.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].2Press  3/4  to select the recording direction and then press [MENU/SET].
•If a screen that lets you select the recording direction is not displayed, press  1.•The recording direction is reversed horizontally when the monitor is rotated. Select the direction 
opposite to the desired direction of rotation.
3Press 3/4  to select image effects and then press [MENU/SET].
4Rotate the monitor to enable Self Shot Mode.
•Instructions explaining how to take a picture will be displayed.
5Read the instructions explaining how to take a picture, and press [MENU/SET].
•The instructions continue to the next page. Press [MENU/SET] to proceed to the next 
page.
6Point the camera at the front, and strike a pose while look at the monitor.
•The AF area is displayed around the subject’s face by the Face Detection function.•If you have selected [No Effect] in step 3, you can set the soft skin effect by pressing [MENU/
SET].  (P52)
•To change settings other than [Soft Skin], such as the recording direction, close the monitor 
back to the original position before changing them.
7Press the shutter button halfway (or fully) to lock the focus and exposure.
•If you have fully pressed the shutter button, release the shutter button completely. •You can re-adjust the focus and exposure as many times as you want by pressing [ ].
8Point the camera at the start position of the recording, press the shutter button fully, 
and rotate the camera in the direction you have selected in step 
2 to take the picture.9Press the shutter button once again to end the picture recording.
•Recording can also be ended by keeping the camera still while recording.
Taking panorama pictures in Self Shot Mode 
						

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∫Technique for Panorama Shot Mode
•
Since the distance between the camera and subject  is close when you take panorama pictures in 
Self Shot Mode, the edges of the pict ures may appear significantly distorted.
Swivel the camera around its center when moving it in the 
recording direction. Hold the camera with both hands, 
taking care not to shake it.
•
Swivel the camera at a speed of about 2 seconds per quarter 
revolution.
•If the camera shakes too much, pictures may not be able to 
be recorded, or the recorded panorama picture may become 
narrower (smaller).
•Move the camera towards the edge of the range you wish to 
record.
•If you change the facial expression or blink, the recorded 
picture may look unnatural. Try to stay still.
Example: 
When you have selected 
[ ] in step 
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About the Monitor
Press [DISP.] to change.
•During motion picture playback, panorama playback or a 
slide show, you can only select “Normal Display” or “No 
Display”.
In Recording Mode
1Number of recordable pictures
2 Available recording time
In Playback Mode
¢ If the [Histogram] in [Setup] menu is set to [ON], Histogram will be displayed.
∫Recording guideline
This is used as a reference of compositi on, such as balance, while taking a picture.
Normal display¢Normal display¢No display¢Recording 
guideline¢
Normal display Display with recording 
information¢No display
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Using the Zoom
Applicable modes: 
You can zoom in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom out to record landscapes 
in wide angle.
∫ Screen display
Example of display when Extended Optical Zoom (EZ), Intelligent Zoom and Digital Zoom are 
used together.
•
When using the Zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction 
with the zoom display bar. [Example: 0.03 m (0.098 ft.) – ¶]
∫ Storing the zoom position (Zoom resume)
•Refer to P47  for details.
•The lens barrel will extend or retract depending on the zoom position. Take care not to obstruct the 
movement of the lens barrel when using the Zoom function.
•For details about using the zoom while recording motion pictures, refer to  P35.
Zooms in without deteriorating the image quality.
Maximum magnification: 20 k
To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)
Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.
To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)
Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.
A
Extended Optical Zoom indication
B Optical Zoom range
C Intelligent Zoom range
D Digital Zoom range
E Zoom magnification (approximation)
Optical Zoom 
						

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This function works when any of the picture sizes (P88) indicated with   is selected.
You can zoom in further than you can with the  Optical Zoom without deteriorating the image 
quality.
Maximum magnification: 45 k
(This includes the optical zoom magnification. The magnification level differs depending 
on [Picture Size] setting.)
•
“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom”.
•This function is not available in the following cases:–Macro Zoom Mode–[HDR]/[High Sens.] (Scene Mode)
–[Impressive Art]/[Toy Effect] (Creative Control Mode)–When [Burst] is set to [ ]–When recording motion pictures
Enabled when [i.Zoom]  (P97) in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON].
You can zoom in up to twice the original zoom  magnification while minimizing the deterioration 
of the image quality.
•
This will work automatically in Intelligent Auto Mode.•This function is not available in the following cases:–Macro Zoom Mode
–[Handheld Night Shot]/[HDR]/[High Sens.] (Scene Mode)–[Impressive Art]/[Toy Effect] (Creative Control Mode)–When [Burst] is set to [ ]
–When recording motion pictures
This function works when [Digital Zoom]  (P97) in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON].
Although the image quality deteriorates every time you zoom in further, you can zoom in up to 
four times the original zoom magnification.
•
When using the [i.Zoom], the maximum magnification of the Digital Zoom is limited to 2 k.•We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer  (P64) for taking pictures.
•This function is not available in the following cases:–Intelligent Auto Mode–[Handheld Night Shot]/[HDR]/[High Sens.] (Scene Mode)
–[Impressive Art]/[Toy Effect]/[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)–When [Burst] is set to [ ]/[ ]
Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)
Intelligent Zoom
Digital Zoom 
						

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Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash
Applicable modes: 
Set the flash to match the recording.
1Press 1 [‰].
Flash
Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects.
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2Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].
¢1 This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set.
The icon changes depending on the type of subject and brightness.
¢ 2 The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is 
activated.
[Red-Eye Removal]  (P100) on the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on the 
flash icon.
SettingsDescription of settings
[ ‡ ] ([Auto]) The flash is automatically activated when the recording 
conditions make it necessary.
[] ([iAuto])
¢1
[] ([Auto/Red-Eye])¢2
The flash is automatically activated when the recording 
conditions make it necessary.
It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the 
red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in 
the picture) and then activated again for the actual 
recording.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in low 
lighting conditions.
[ ‰ ] ([Forced Flash On]) The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording 
conditions.
•Use this when your subject is back-lit or under 
fluorescent light.
[] ([Slow Sync./
Red-Eye])
¢
2
If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this 
feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is 
activated so that the dark  background will become bright. 
Simultaneously, it reduces the red-eye phenomenon.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a 
dark background.
[ Π] ([Forced Flash Off]
)
The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.
•Use this when you take pictures in places where the 
use of flash is not permitted.