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Recording mode
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value  
(Aperture-Priority AE Mode)
When the aperture value is increased, the range of depth in focus expand\
s, and the 
picture shows up clearly from the position of the camera to the backgrou\
nd. When the 
aperture value is reduced, the range of depth in focus shrinks, and the \
background can 
get blurry.
1Set mode dial to [  ]
2ZS100Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture...

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Recording mode
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed
Taking pictures by setting the shutter speed  
(Shutter-Priority AE Mode)
When you increase the shutter speed, you can reduce jitter when recordin\
g a subject. 
When you decrease the shutter speed, the subject’s movement is shown.
1Set mode dial to [  ]
2ZS100Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed • The operation can also be performed by rotating the control ring.(→50)
 • When you rotate the control ring or rear...

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Recording mode
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed 
(Manual Exposure Mode)
Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the sh\
utter speed.
1Set mode dial to [  ]
2ZS100Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed and the 
aperture value
 • You can switch between the shutter speed setting operation and the aperture value setting operation each time  is pressed. • You can also set the...

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104
Recording mode
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed
 ●ZS100When you rotate the control ring or rear dial, an exposure meter is disp\
layed. ●ZS60When you rotate the control ring or control dial, an exposure meter is d\
isplayed. ●If the correct exposure is not achieved when you press the shutter butto\
n halfway, the numeric 
values of the aperture and shutter speed are displayed in flashing red.
 ●If you switch the recording mode to Manual Exposure Mode when ISO sensit\...

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105
Recording mode
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed
ZS100 About [T] (Time)
If you set the shutter speed to [T], the shutter stays open when the shutter button is 
pressed fully. (Approximately up to 120 seconds)
The shutter closes if you press the shutter button again. Use this funct\
ion when you 
want to keep the shutter open for an extended period, for example, to re\
cord pictures of 
fireworks or night scenes.
 • When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to...

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Recording mode
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed
Checking the effects of the aperture value and shutter speed 
(Preview Mode)
Recording mode: 
You can use Preview Mode to check the effects of the selected aperture value and shutter 
speed.
 •Checking the effect of the selected aperture value: This enables you to check the 
depth of field (focus range) by physically narrowing the lens aperture\
 blades to the 
aperture value used for the actual recording.
 •Checking the...

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107
Recording mode
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed
Depth of field characteristic
Recording 
conditions Aperture value
SmallLarge
Focal length Telephoto Wide-angle
Distance to a subject CloseFar
Depth of field (Focus range) Shallow (narrow)
Example:
To take a picture by 
deliberately blurring the 
background Deep (wide)
Example:
To take a picture by adjusting 
the focus while including the 
background
 ●You can take a picture even when Preview Mode is activated. ●The range...

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108
Recording mode
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed
Easily set aperture / shutter speed for suitable exposure  
(One Push AE)
Recording mode: 
When the exposure setting is too bright or too dark, you can use one pus\
h AE to achieve 
a suitable exposure setting.
How to tell if the exposure is not adequate
 • If the aperture values and shutter speed blink red when the shutter butt\
on is pressed halfway.
 • If the Manual Exposure Assistance is anything other than [  ] when...

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109
Recording mode
Recording mode: 
Consecutive photos taken while the camera is moved are combined to form \
a panorama.
1Set mode dial to [  ]
2Press the shutter button halfway to focus
3Press the shutter button fully and pan the camera in a small 
circular motion to the recording direction to start recording
Taking pictures from left to right
Horizontal/vertical  
guide line
Recording direction and 
progress status (approximate)
Image size: [STANDARD] Image size: [WIDE]
 • Pan the camera at a constant...

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Recording mode
Recording panorama pictures  (Panorama Shot Mode)
 ■Changing the recording direction and angle of view (image size) of pan\
orama 
pictures
 →  [Rec] → [Panorama Settings]
[Direction]Sets the recording direction.
[
  ] / [  ] / [  ] / [  ]
[Picture Size] Sets the angle of view (image size).
[ST
ANDARD]: Gives priority to the image quality.
[WIDE]: Gives priority to the angle of view.
 • When the same angle of view is recorded, [STANDARD] results in a larger  number of recording...
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