Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs40 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Taking pictures with Exposure CompensationVQT5E74
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Recording while exposure is changed automatically ([Auto Bracket])
 ■Recording mode: 
Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically . 
After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard.
Press [  ] button (  )
Use   to select [Auto Bracket] and press [MENU/SET]
 • To change the compensation margin, press the [DISP.] button and select a  compensation margin with  .
Value...

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Burst function
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 ■Recording mode: 
A burst of still pictures can be recorded while the shutter button is pressed fully.
Press [  ] button (  )
Use   to select [Burst] and press [MENU/SET]
 •To change the burst setting, press the [DISP.] button and select a setting with  .
Setting SpeedDescriptionNo. of 
pictures*2
*1Approx. 2 - 10   pictures/sec.
 • The burst speed is adjusted automatically in  accordance with the movements of people, pets 
or other subjects....

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Burst functionVQT5E74
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Setting Speed DescriptionNo. of 
pictures*1
Approx. 10 
pictures/sec. • Focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed in  the first picture. 6
Approx. 40 
pictures/sec. • Focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed in  the first picture.
 • Note on the picture size setting. 30
Approx. 60 
pictures/sec. • Focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed in  the first picture.
 • The recordable range is reduced. • Note on the picture size setting. 60
*2Complies...

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Burst functionVQT5E74
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 ●Pictures taken with the [  ] or [  ] setting are recorded together as a group (picture 
group). (→157)
 ●Depending on changes in the brightness of the subject, the second and subsequent 
pictures may be recorded brighter or darker when using the burst function at the [  ], 
[  ], [  ] or [  ] setting. ●Burst speed may be reduced if shutter speed is reduced in darker locations. ●The pictures taken using the burst function at the [  ] or [  ] setting may...

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Taking pictures with self-timer
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 ■Recording mode: 
We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for preventing jitter when pressing 
the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds.
Press [  ] button (  )
Use   to select [Self Timer] and press [MENU/SET]
 • To change the time setting, press the [DISP.] button and select a time setting with  .
Take a picture
Press the shutter button fully to start recording after the preset time.
Self-timer indicator...

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Taking pictures by setting the aperture value  
[Aperture-Priority] ModeVQT5E74
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 ■Recording mode: 
When recording, you can control the aperture value to meet your recording purposes.
Shutter speed is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set aperture value.
Set mode dial to [  ]
Turn the control ring or control dial to select the aperture 
value
About the exposure meter
Shutter speed  
(Automatic adjustment) • Proper exposure is  not possible in the 
range...

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Taking pictures by setting the shutter speed  
[Shutter-Priority] ModeVQT5E74
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 ■Recording 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 [  ]
Turn the control ring or control dial to select the shutter speed
About the exposure meter
Set shutter speed • Proper exposure is not possible in the 
range indicated in 
red.
Aperture value...

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Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and 
shutter speed  
[Manual Exposure] ModeVQT5E74
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 ■Recording mode: 
Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate
the exposure.
Set mode dial to [  ]
Turn the control ring () to select the aperture value, and turn 
the control dial (
) to select the shutter speed
Manual exposure assist  (→109)
About the...

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Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed  [Manual Exposure] ModeVQT5E74
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 ■Manual exposure assist (estimate)
Shows pictures with standard brightness (appropriate exposure).
Shows brighter pictures. For the appropriate exposure, either use a faster shutter 
speed or increase aperture value.
Shows darker pictures. For the appropriate exposure, either use a slower shutter 
speed or reduce aperture value.
 ●When the picture is too bright or too dark or there...

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects  
[Creative Control] ModeVQT5E74
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 ■Recording mode: 
You can select your own settings from various effects and take pictures while confirming 
these effects on the screen.
Set mode dial to [  ]
Use   to select an effect, and then press [MENU/SET]
 • If you press the [DISP.] button, an explanation of the 
effect appears.
 ■Changing the selected picture effects
 ●[Creative Control] menu Press [MENU/SET]  Use     to select [Creative...