Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs40 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

							Application (Record)
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 displayed after Exposure Compensation set
Take a picture
Press the shutter button fully to record a burst of 3 pictures while exposure is 
changed automatically. The first still picture is recorded without compensation, the 
second still picture is recorded with exposure adjusted in the “-” direction, and the 
third still picture is recorded with exposure adjusted in the “+” direction.
 ■To cancel [Auto Bracket]
In step , select [  ] or [  ].
 ●Cannot be used with flash. ●[Auto Bracket] cannot be used in the following cases: • [Creative Control] Mode ([T oy Effect], [Miniature Effect], [Soft Focus], [Star Filter])
 • Scene Modes ([Handheld Night Shot], [HDR], [Starry Sky], [High Speed Video],  [3D Photo Mode])
 • When recording motion pictures     
						

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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. ([Intelligent Burst mode])
 • When a fast-moving subject is recorded, the frame rate becomes faster and the number 
of pictures that can be recorded in a series is 
restricted to about 10. 100
Approx. 2 
pictures/sec. • The subject is brought into focus as far as this  is allowed by the burst speed (excluding [MF]). 
However , when the burst function is operating 
during motion picture recording, the focus is 
fixed to the first picture.
 • The pictures are taken with the burst function  while the exposure and White Balance are 
being adjusted.
 • The burst speed may be reduced under certain recording conditions. 100
Approx. 5 
pictures/sec.
*1 [Intelligent Auto] Mode only*2   The number of burst  pictures is limited by the picture-taking conditions and the type and/or 
status of the card used.
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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 with 
recording 
conditions • The burst of still pictures can be recorded even  in low light conditions as the flash is used. 
([Flash Burst])
 • The focus, exposure, and flash level are all fixed to the settings for the first picture. 5
*1   The number of burst
 pictures is limited by the picture-taking conditions and the type and/or 
status of the card used.
*2 Only in [Program  AE], [Aperture-Priority] and [Shutter-Priority] modes.
Take a picture
A burst of pictures can be recorded while the shutter button is pressed fully.
 ■Note on the picture size setting
[Aspect Ratio]
5M, 3M, 0.3M 2.5M, 0.3M
4.5M, 2.5M, 0.3M 3M, 0.3M
3.5M, 2M, 0.2M3.5M, 0.2M
3.5M, 2.5M, 0.2M 2M, 0.2M
 ■To cancel burst
In step , select [  ] or [  ].    
						

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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 be 
distorted if the subjects were moving or the camera was moved.
 ●The flash is set to [  ] ([Forced Flash Of f]). (Excluding [  ] ([Flash Burst])) ●Settings will be stored even if the camera is turned off. ●The burst function cannot be used in the following cases: • Scene Modes ([Handheld Night Shot], [HDR], [Starry Sky], [High Speed Video],  
[3D Photo Mode])
 • [Creative Control] Mode ([T

oy Effect], [Miniature Effect], [Soft Focus], [Star Filter])
 ●You cannot set to [  ] or [  ] in the following cases: • [Intelligent 
Auto] Mode
 • Scene Modes ([Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [High Sens.]) • When the [Quality] setting is set to [  ], [  ] or [  ] ●It may take a while to store still pictures that were taken using the burst function. If 
you continue to record while storing, the number of burst pictures that can be taken 
will be reduced. A high-speed card is recommended when recording using the burst 
function.
 ●You cannot use zoom during burst recording.    
						

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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
(Flashes for set duration)
 • T

o cancel while in operation → Press [MENU/SET].
 ■To cancel self-timer
In step , select [  ] or [  ].
 ●When using zoom, the camera could tilt when the lens barrel extends. Make sure to 
secure the camera in place with a tripod or by other means.
 ●The self-timer is canceled if the camera is turned off as [Self Timer Auto Off] is set to 
[ON] at the time of purchase. (→70)
 ●After Self-timer indicator stops flashing, it may then be lit for  AF Assist Lamp. ●This function cannot be used in the following cases: • [High Speed V
ideo] Scene Mode
 • When recording motion pictures     
						

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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 indicated in 
red.
Set aperture value
 • When the aperture value is increased, the range of depth in focus expands, and the picture shows up clearly from the position of the camera to the background. 
When the aperture value is reduced, the range of depth in focus shrinks, and the 
background can get blurry
.
Aperture values that can be set*1Shutter speed set (seconds)
F3.3 - F8.0 4
*2 - 1/2000*1   You may not be able to select some values depending on zoom position.*2   The lower limit of shutter speed differs depending on ISO Sensitivity. (→142)
 ●When the picture is too bright or too dark or there is incorrect exposure, the numbers 
for the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red.
 ●LCD monitor or viewfinder brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded.       
						

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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  
(Automatic adjustment)
 • When you increase the shutter speed, you can reduce jitter when recording a  subject. 
When you decrease the shutter speed, the subject’
s movement is shown.
Shutter speeds that can be set (seconds) Aperture value set
4
* - 1/2000 F3.3 - F8.0*  ISO Sensitivity may be changed depend
ing on the shutter speed that you set. (→142)
 ●When the picture is too bright or too dark or there is incorrect exposure, the numbers 
for the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red.
 ●LCD monitor or viewfinder brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded.       
						

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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 exposure meter
Set shutter speed • Proper exposure is 
not possible in the 
range indicated in 
red.
Set aperture value
Aperture values that can be set*1Shutter speeds that can be set (seconds)
F3.3 - F8.0 4
*2 - 1/2000*1   You may not be able to select some values depending on zoom position.*2   ISO Sensitivity may be changed depending on the shutter speed that you set.  (→142)       
						

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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 is incorrect exposure, the numbers 
for the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red.
 ●LCD monitor or viewfinder brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded.    
						

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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 Control] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use   to select an effect, and then press [MENU/SET]
 ●Control ring/control dial Turn the control ring or control dial to select the effect