Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs45 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Taking Pictures of Yourself ([Self Shot])
Applicable modes: 
If you rotate the monitor, Self Shot Mode is activated.
You can easily take pictures of yourself while looking at the screen.
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When [Self Shot]  (P104) 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.
•You can take pictures with just a wink at the camera by setting  [Countdown] to [Wink detector]. 
Pictures will be taken after the camera counts down from three.   (P55)
•Settings for the respective Recording Modes are maintained, exc ept for the recording settings for 
Self Shot Mode   (P53).
•In Playback Mode, the camera can be set to display only the pictures taken in Self Shot Mode. 
([Category Selection])  (P110)
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. (P53)
•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.
•Press 3/4  to select a setting, press 2/ 1 to select an option, and press [MENU/SET].
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 A ssist Lamp directly.
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When you press [MENU/SET] in step 2, you can change the following settings.
•You can also change the [Slimming  Mode] setting in [Self Shot] in the [Rec] menu. (P54)
¢ 1 This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set.
¢ 2 [Red-Eye Removal]  (P103) on the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on the flash icon .
Recording settings in Self Shot Mode
SettingsDescription of settings
([Soft Skin])Makes people’s faces look brighter and their skin tones look so
fter.
[] ([OFF])/[ ] ([Low])/[ ] ([Medium])/[ ] ([High])
([Defocusing]) Blurs the background. The in-focus portion guide is displayed o
n the screen.
[ ] ([OFF])
[ ] ([Pattern 1]): When taking pictures of yourself by holding the 
camera vertically.
[ ] ([Pattern 2]): When taking pictures of yourself by holding the 
camera horizontally.
[ ] ([Pattern 3]): When taking pictures of two or three people by 
holding the camera horizontally.
([Flash])Sets the flash output method.
[] ([Auto])/[ ] ([iAuto])¢
1/[ ] ([Auto/Red-Eye])¢2/
[]
 ([Forced Flash On])/[ ] ([Slow Sync./Red-Eye])¢ 2/
[] ([Forced Flash Off])
([Shot Count]) Sets the number of pictures to be taken in succession.
[] (1 picture)/[ ] (2 pictures)/[ ] (3 pictures)/[ ] (4 pictures)
([Countdown])Takes a picture after a countdown.
[] ([OFF])/[ ] (3)/[ ] (10)/[ ] ([Wink detector])
•For details on [Wink detector], refer to  P55. 
						

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•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.•When a setting other than [OFF] is selected for [Defocusing], d isplay of the recording screen will be 
delayed more than usual.
•[Soft Skin] is not available in the following cases:–Scene Mode–Creative Control Mode
•[Defocusing] is not available in the following cases:–Panorama Shot Mode–[Handheld Night Shot]/[HDR]/[Starry Sky] (Scene Mode)
–Creative Control Mode–When recording motion pictures
•[Flash] is not available  in the following cases:–When a setting other than [OFF] is selected for [Defocusing]–Panorama Shot Mode
–Creative Control Mode–When recording motion pictures•[Shot Count] is not available in the following cases:
–Panorama Shot Mode–When recording motion pictures•[Countdown] is not availabl e in the following cases:
–Panorama Shot Mode–When recording motion pictures
∫Changing the settings of Self Shot Mode from the [Rec] menu
1Close 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].
•
For information on other settings, refer to  P53.
5Press  3/4  to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].
•Exit the menu after it is set.
•[Slimming Mode] is not available in the following case:–Panorama Shot Mode
ItemDescription of settings
[Slimming Mode] Makes people look slimmer.
[HIGH]/[LOW]/[OFF] 
						

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∫[Wink detector]
When the camera detects a wink using the Face Detection functio n, it counts down from three 
and takes a picture.
1Check that a yellow frame is displayed on the face of the 
person who will wink.
•
Winks of the people who are not indicated with the yellow 
frame will not be detected.
2Wink at the camera.
•Close the other eye until a countdown starts.•When the wink is detected, a countdown starts. A picture will b e taken when the countdown is 
over. If the camera is set to take more than one picture, recor ding will continue until the set 
number of pictures are taken.
•You can also start recording by pressing the shutter button. Ev en in this case, the camera takes 
a picture after counting down from three.
•Depending on recording conditions such as the ones below, winks  may not be detected:
–When the face is not facing the camera–When the face is at an angle–When the face is extremely bright or dark
–When the face appears small on the screen–When the eye is hidden by hair or other object–When both eyes are closed
–When the subject is wearing glasses–When there is little contrast on the faces–When the camera is shaking
•When using a Recording Mode in which [š] in [AF Mode] is not available, [Countdown] will be set to 
[ ]. (The [Countdown] setting can be changed.) 
						

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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, pleas e also refer to P73 “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 monit or 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 pre ss [MENU/SET].
•The instructions continue to the next page. Press [MENU/SET] re peatedly until the 
recording screen is displayed.
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] by pressing [MENU/SET]. 
(P53)
•To change settings other than [Soft Skin], such as the recordin g direction, close the monitor 
back to the original position before changing them.
7Press the shutter button halfway (or fully) to lock the focus a nd exposure.
•After pressing the shutter button halfway (or fully), release y our finger from it completely.•You can re-adjust the focus and exposure as many times as you w ant by pressing [ ].
8Point the camera to the position where you start recording, pre ss the shutter button 
fully, and pan the camera in the direction indicated on the scr een in step 5 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 r ecording.•Recording can also be ended by moving the camera to the end of  the guide.
Taking panorama pictures in Self Shot Mode 
						

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∫Technique for Panorama Shot Mode
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Since the distance between the camera and subject is close when  you take panorama pictures in 
Self Shot Mode, the edges of the  pictures 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.
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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 
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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
1 Number of recordable pictures
2 Available recording time
In Playback Mode
¢1 If the [Histogram] in [Setup] menu is set to [ON], Histogram w ill be displayed.
¢ 2 This screen is not displayed in Self Shot Mode if a setting ot her than [OFF] is selected for 
[Defocusing].
∫ About the guidelines
When taking pictures, use the guide lines as a guide for adjust ing the balance and other 
elements of composition.
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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 wi ll 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 po sition. 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 picture s, refer to P35.
Zooms in without deteriorating the image quality.
Maximum magnification: 20k 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.
AExtended Optical Zoom indication
B Optical Zoom range
C Intelligent Zoom range
D Digital Zoom range
E Zoom magnification (approximation)
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This function works when any of the picture sizes (P91) indicated with   is selected.
You can zoom in further than you can with the Optical Zoom with out deteriorating the image 
quality.
Maximum magnification: 45k
(This includes the optical zoom magnification. The magnificatio n level differs depending 
on [Picture Size] setting.)
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“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom”.
•This function is not availa ble in the following cases:–Self Shot Mode–Macro Zoom Mode
–[HDR]/[High Sens.] (Scene Mode)–[Impressive Art]/[Toy Effect] (Creative Control Mode)–When [Burst Shooting] is set to [ ]
–When recording motion pictures
Enabled when [i.Zoom] (P100) 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.
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This will work automatically  in Intelligent Auto Mode.•This function is not available in the following cases:
–Self Shot Mode–Macro Zoom Mode–[Handheld Night Shot]/[HDR]/[High Sens.] (Scene Mode)
–[Impressive Art]/[Toy Effect] (Creative Control Mode)–When [Burst Shooting] is set to [ ]–When recording motion pictures
Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)
Intelligent Zoom