Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs60 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Recording mode
Taking pictures with automatic settings  (Intelligent Auto Mode) 
About Backlight Compensation
Backlight compensation is automatically activated in Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or 
Intelligent Auto Mode. Backlight is a condition where a light shines from behind a s\
ubject. 
When there is a backlight, the subject appears darker and the camera wil\
l automatically 
attempt to correct it by increasing the brightness of the picture.
Taking pictures using a handheld camera  
([iHandheld Night Shot])
Recording mode: 
If a night scene is detected automatically while the unit is being handh\
eld, [iHandheld 
Night Shot] can record a still picture with less jitter and less noise w\
ithout using a tripod 
by combining a burst of pictures.
 →  [Rec] → [iHandheld Night Shot] → [ON] / [OFF]
 ●The angle of view becomes narrow slightly. ●After the shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during\
 the burst operation. ●When the camera is fixed in place on a tripod or by other means, [  ] will not be identified. ●The flash is fixed to the [  ] (Forced Flash Off) setting. ●This function will not work for still pictures while motion pictures are\
 being recorded. ●This function is not available in the following cases: • When using [Burst] • When recording 4K photos • When using [Auto Bracket] • When recording using [Post Focus] • When [Quality] is set to [  ],  [  ] or [  ] • When using [T
ime Lapse Shot]
 • When [Auto Shooting

] of [ Stop  Motion Animation ] is set to [ON] 
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Recording mode
Taking pictures with automatic settings  (Intelligent Auto Mode) 
Combining pictures into a single still picture with rich 
gradation ([iHDR])
Recording mode: 
When there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and t\
he subject, 
[iHDR] records multiple still pictures with differing exposures and combines them to 
create a single still picture rich in gradation.
[iHDR] is activated when required. When activated, [
  ] will be displayed on the screen.
 →  [Rec] → [iHDR] → [ON] / [OFF]
 ●The angle of view becomes narrow slightly. ●After the shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during\
 the burst operation. ●Since a burst of still pictures are combined after they have been record\
ed, it will be a few 
moments before you can record another picture.
 ●In the case of composition from a burst, afterimages may appear if the s\
ubject was moving. ●This function will not work for still pictures while motion pictures are\
 being recorded. ●This function is not available in the following cases: • When recording using the flash • When using [Burst] • When recording 4K photos • When using [Auto Bracket] • When recording using [Post Focus] • When [Quality] is set to [  ],  [  ] or [  ] • When using [T
ime Lapse Shot]
 • When [Auto Shooting

] of [ Stop  Motion Animation ] is set to [ON] 
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Recording mode
Taking pictures with automatic settings  (Intelligent Auto Mode) 
Defocusing the background (Defocus control function)
Recording mode: 
You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the sc\
reen.
1Press  to display the setting screen • When in Intelligent Auto Plus mode, each press of  switches between brightness (exposure) 
setting operation  (→94), blur control operation, and operation finish.
 • When in Intelligent Auto mode, each press of  switches between blur control operation and 
operation finish.
2ZS100Rotate the rear dial to adjust the background defocusing condition
ZS60Rotate the control dial to adjust the background defocusing condition
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 • Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.
 ■With touch screen operations
Touch [  ]
Touch [  ] to display the setting screenDrag the exposure meter to set the blurriness • Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.
 ●Pressing [Q.MENU/] button on the blurriness setting screen will cancel the setting. ●In Intelligent Auto Mode ([  ] or [  ]), Auto Focus Mode is set to [  ]. The position of the AF 
area can be set by touching the screen. (Its size cannot be changed) 
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Recording mode
Taking pictures with automatic settings  (Intelligent Auto Mode) 
Recording images by changing the brightness (exposure) or 
color tone
Recording mode: 
Setting brightness (exposure)
1Press  button • Each press of  switches between brightness (exposure) setting operation, blur control 
operation  (→93), and operation finish.
2ZS100
Rotate the rear dial to adjust brightness (exposure)
ZS60Rotate the control dial to adjust brightness (exposure)
Setting coloring
1ZS100
Press  to display the setting screen
ZS60Press  to display the setting screen
2ZS100
Rotate the rear dial to adjust color
ZS60Rotate the control dial to adjust color
 • Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.
 ■With touch screen operations
Touch [  ]
Touch the item you want to set
[  ]:  Coloring
[  ]: Brightness (exposure)
Drag the slide bar to set • Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen. 
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Recording mode
Taking pictures with automatic settings  (Intelligent Auto Mode) 
 ●When [Exposure Comp. Reset] is set to [ON], the set brightness returns to standard (midpoint) if 
the camera is turned off or the camera is changed to another recording mode. (→85)
 ●The color setting will return to the default level (center point) when\
 this unit is turned off or the 
camera is switched to another Recording mode.
About Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode
 ■Switching between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode
1Press [MENU/SET]ZS100
ZS60
2Press 
3Press   to select the [  ] or [  ]  tab •ZS100Items can also be selected by rotating the rear dial. •ZS60Items can also be selected by rotating the control dial.
4Use  to select [  ] or [  ] and press [MENU/SET]
It is also possible to display the 
selection screen by touching the 
Recording mode icon in recording 
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Recording mode
Taking pictures with automatic settings  (Intelligent Auto Mode) 
Available menus
You can set only the following menus.
 Intelligent Auto Plus Mode
Menu Item
[Rec] [Photo Style], [Aspect Ratio], [Picture Size], [Quality], [AF Mode],  
[AFS/AFF/AFC], [Burst Rate], [4K PHOTO], [Auto Bracket], [ Self Timer],  
[Post Focus], [iHandheld Night Shot], [iHDR], [Time Lapse Shot],  
[Stop  Motion Animation ], [Shutter Type], [Color Space]
*, [Stabilizer],  
[Face Recog.], [Profile Setup]
[Motion Picture] [Photo Style], [Snap Movie], [Rec Format], [Rec Quality], [AF Mode],  
[AFS/AFF/AFC], [Continuous AF], [Wind Noise Canceller], [Zoom Mic]
[Custom] [Silent Mode], [Half Press Release], [ Pinpoint AF Time]
*, [Pinpoint AF  Display ]*, 
[Focus/Release Priority], [AF+MF], [ MF Assist], [MF Assist  Display], [MF Guide], 
[Peaking], [Histogram], [Guide Line], [Highlight], [Zebra Pattern],  
[Monochrome Live View], [Constant Preview]
*, [Dial Guide], [LVF Disp.Style], 
[Monitor Disp. Style], [ Rec Area], [Remaining Disp.], [Auto Review],  
[Fn Button Set], [Zoom lever], [Zoom Resume], [Q.MENU]
*, [Ring/Dial Set],  
[Eye Sensor], [Touch Settings], [Touch Scroll], [Menu Guide]
[Setup] All menu items can be set. (→76)
* ZS100
 Intelligent Auto Mode
Menu Item
[Rec] [Aspect Ratio], [Picture Size], [AF Mode], [AFS/AFF/AFC], [Burst Rate],  
[4K PHOTO], [Self Timer], [Post Focus], [iHandheld Night Shot], [iHDR],  
[Time Lapse Shot], [ Stop  Motion Animation ], [Face Recog.]
[Motion Picture] [Snap Movie], [Rec Format], [Rec Quality], [AFS/AFF/AFC]
[Custom] [Silent Mode], [Guide Line], [Remaining Disp.]
[Setup] All menu items can be set. (→76) 
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Recording mode
Taking pictures after automatically setting the 
aperture value and shutter speed  
(Program AE Mode)
Recording mode: 
Take pictures using automatic aperture values and shutter speed settings \
in accordance 
with the brightness of a subject.
1Set mode dial to [  ]
2Press the shutter button halfway
 • If the aperture value and shutter speed flash red, you do not have the c\
orrect exposure.
3ZS100
While the numeric values are displayed 
(approximately 10 seconds), rotate the 
rear dial to change the values using 
Program Shift
 • The operation can also be performed by rotating the control ring. (→ 50)
 • To cancel Program Shift, either turn of

f the camera or 
rotate the rear dial until the Program Shift indication 
turns off.
ZS60
While the numeric values are displayed 
(approximately 10 seconds), rotate the 
control dial to change the values using 
Program Shift
 • The operation can also be performed by rotating the  control ring. (→ 51)
 • To cancel Program Shift, either turn of

f the camera or 
rotate the control dial until the Program Shift indication 
turns off.
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Program Shift indication Aperture value
Shutter speed
 • Program Shift can easily be canceled by setting a function button to [One Push 
AE].  (→
108) 
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Recording mode
Taking pictures after automatically setting the aperture value and shutte\
r speed  (Program AE Mode)
 •ZS100The camera automatically removes noise when [Long Shtr NR] is set to [ON] and 
the shutter speed is slow. Therefore, [Long shutter noise reduction ongoing] may 
be displayed. (→144)
Although noise reduction requires the same time as the shutter speed for\
 signal 
processing, you can take sharp pictures.
 •ZS60The camera automatically removes noise when the shutter speed is slow. 
Therefore, [Long shutter noise reduction ongoing] may be displayed.
Although noise reduction requires the same time as the shutter speed for\
 signal 
processing, you can take sharp pictures.
Enabling/disabling the exposure meter display
 →  [Custom] → [Expo.Meter] → [ON] / [OFF]
 ●When you set this function to [ON], an exposure meter is 
displayed during Program Shift, aperture setting, and shutter 
speed operation.
 ●Proper exposure is not possible in the range indicated in red. ●If the exposure meter is not displayed, press the [DISP.] 
button to switch the display of the monitor. (→53)
Exposure meter
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 ●The exposure meter will turn off if no operation is performed for approximately 
4 seconds. 
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Recording mode
Taking pictures after automatically setting the aperture value and shutte\
r speed  (Program AE Mode)
About Program Shift
The function for maintaining the same exposure (brightness) while chan\
ging the shutter 
speed and aperture value combination is called “Program Shift”. You can use “Program 
Shift” to take pictures by adjusting the shutter speed and aperture v\
alue even in Program 
AE Mode.

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20
(Aperture value) (EV)
(Shutter speed)
Program Shift amountRepresents the aperture and shutter speed set automatically by the camer\
a at each exposure 
value.
Program Shift diagramRepresents the range of the aperture and shutter speed combination you c\
an change with 
Program Shift at each exposure value.
Program Shift limitRepresents the range of the aperture and shutter speed you can select wh\
en you use Program 
Shift with the camera.
 ●Program Shift cannot be used in the following cases: • When recording 4K photos • When recording using [Post Focus] • When ISO sensitivity is set to [  ] 
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Recording mode
Recording mode: 
 • The effect of the aperture value and shutter speed you have set is not applied\
 to the recording screen.  To check the effect on the recording screen, use Preview Mode. 
(→106)
 • The brightness of the screen may vary from the actual pictures recorded.\
 Check the  brightness of pictures using the playback screen.
 •ZS100
The camera automatically removes noise when [Long Shtr NR] is set to [ON] and 
the shutter speed is slow. Therefore, [Long shutter noise reduction ongoing] may be 
displayed.  (→144)
Although noise reduction requires the same time as the shutter speed for\
 signal 
processing, you can take sharp pictures.
 •ZS60The camera automatically removes noise when the shutter speed is slow. Therefore, 
[Long shutter noise reduction ongoing] may be displayed.
Although noise reduction requires the same time as the shutter speed for\
 signal 
processing, you can take sharp pictures.
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and 
shutter speed 
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