Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs60 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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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 value • The operation can also be performed by rotating the control ring. (→50)
 • When you rotate the control ring or rear dial, an exposure meter is displayed. If the correct exposure is not achieved, the numeric 
values of the aperture are shown in red.
Aperture values 
that can be set*1Shutter speed set (seconds)
F2.8 - F8.0 60 - 1/2000
(When the mechanical shutter is used)
1 - 1/16000
(When the electronic shutter is used)
*1   You may not be able to select some values depending on zoom 
position.
ZS60Rotate the control dial to set the aperture value • The operation can also be performed by rotating the control ring. 
(→51)
 • When you rotate the control ring or control dial, an exposure meter is displayed. If the correct exposure is not achieved, the 
numeric values of the aperture are shown in red.
Aperture values 
that can be set*1Shutter speed set (seconds)
F3.3 - F8.0 4
*2 - 1/2000
(When the mechanical shutter is used)
1
*2 - 1/16000
(When the electronic shutter is used)
*1   You may not be able to select some values depending on zoom 
position.
*2 Varies depending on the setting of ISO sensitivity.
250 125 60 30 15
8.0
5.6
2.8 4.0
Aperture value Exposure meter
 ●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. 
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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 dial, an exposure meter is displayed. If the correct exposure is not achieved, the numeric 
values of the aperture are shown in red.
Shutter speeds that can be set (seconds) Aperture value 
set
60 - 1/2000
(When the mechanical shutter is used)
1 - 1/16000
(When the electronic shutter is used) F2.8 - F8.0
ZS60Rotate the control dial to set the shutter speed • The operation can also be performed by rotating the control ring.
(→51)
 • When you rotate the control ring or control dial, an exposure meter is displayed. If the correct exposure is not achieved, the 
numeric values of the aperture are shown in red.
Shutter speeds that can be set (seconds) Aperture value 
set
4
* - 1/2000
(When the mechanical shutter is used)
1
* - 1/16000
(When the electronic shutter is used) F3.3 - F8.0
*  Varies depending on the setting of ISO sensitivity.
8 15 30 60 125
2.8
5.6 4.0
Shutter speed Exposure meter
 ●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 Shutter-Priority AE Mode when ISO sensitivity is set to [  ], 
ISO sensitivity will change to [AUT
O].
 ●We recommend using a tripod or self-timer when the shutter speed is slow. 
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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 aperture value with the control ring and the shutter speed with the rear dial. 
You can switch the setting 
operation of control ring and rear dial by pressing 
.
Aperture values that  can be set*1Shutter speeds that can be set  (seconds)
F2.8 - F8.0 T (Time),
60 - 1/2000
(When the mechanical shutter is used)
1 - 1/16000
(When the electronic shutter is used)
*1   You may not be able to select some values depending on zoom 
position.
ZS60Rotate the control 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 aperture value with the control ring and the shutter speed with the control dial. 
You can switch the setting 
operation of control ring and control dial by pressing 
.
Aperture values that  can be set*1Shutter speeds that can be set  (seconds)
F3.3 - F8.0 4
*2 - 1/2000
(When the mechanical shutter is used)
1
*2 - 1/16000
(When the electronic shutter is used)
*1   You may not be able to select some values depending on zoom 
position.
*2   Varies depending on the setting of ISO sensitivity.
2 4 8 15 30 6
8.0
5.6
2.8 4.0
Shutter speed Manual 
Exposure Assist
Aperture value
Exposure meter 
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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\
ivity is set to [  ], 
ISO sensitivity will change to [AUT
O].
 ●We recommend using a tripod or self-timer when the shutter speed is slow.
Optimizing the ISO sensitivity for the shutter speed and aperture 
value
When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], the camera sets the ISO sensitivity 
automatically so that the exposure will be appropriate for the shutter s\
peed and aperture 
value.
 • Depending on recording conditions, an appropriate exposure may not be se\
t or the ISO  sensitivity may become higher.
Manual exposure assist (estimate)
Shows pictures with standard brightness (appropriate exposure).
Shows brighter pictures. For the appropriate exposure, either use a fast\
er shutter 
speed or increase aperture value.
Shows darker pictures. For the appropriate exposure, either use a slower\
 shutter 
speed or reduce aperture value. 
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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 [T], use a suf
ficiently charged 
battery. (→25)
 • Manual exposure assist is not displayed. • When ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], ISO sensitivity will change to [125]. • You cannot use this function when the electronic shutter is used.
 ●When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to T (time), we recommend 
using remote recording  (→312) with a tripod or smartphone as a remote shutter 
release, in order to prevent jitter.
 ●When you take still pictures with the shutter speed set to T (time), the pictures 
may have higher noise levels. If you want to suppress noise, we recommen\
d 
taking pictures by setting [Long Shtr NR] to [ON] in the [Rec] menu. (→144)
ZS100 Enabling/disabling the preview of the selected aperture 
value and shutter speed effects on the recording screen
 →  [Custom] → [Constant Preview] → [ON] / [OFF]
 ●This function is disabled when the flash is used. Close the flash. ●You can use this function only in Manual Exposure Mode. 
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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 effect of the selected shutter speed: This allows you to check motion 
in a scene by displaying the screen at the shutter speed used for the ac\
tual recording. 
When the shutter speed is increased, the screen is displayed like a fram\
e dropping. 
Use this function to check the ef

fect when you want to capture an image in a scene by 
stopping the motion, for example, when you take a picture of water flowi\
ng.
1Assign [Preview] to the function button  (→70) • The following step is an example of assigning [Preview] to the [Fn3] button.
2Press the [Fn3] button to switch the confirmation screen • Every time you press the [Fn3] button, the screen switches.
Normal recording screen Aperture effect preview 
screen
Effect of aperture value: ○ Effect of shutter speed: – Shutter speed effect 
preview screen
Effect of aperture value: ○ Effect of shutter speed: ○
Fn3 Shtr Speed Effect added.Fn3 Preview completed. 
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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 in which you can check the effect of a selected shutter speed is between 8 seconds 
and 1/16000 seconds.
 ●This mode cannot be used with [  ]  ([4K Pre-Burst]) of 4K Photo. 
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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 in Manual 
Exposure Mode. For details about the Manual Exposure Assistance, refer to  (→104).
1Assign [One Push AE] to the function button  (→70)
2(When exposure is not adequate) Press the function button
Blinks redExposure meter
60
5.6
4.0
2.81530125 250
Change to appropriate 
exposure
 • The exposure meter is not displayed in Creative Control Mode. • In the following cases, suitable exposure cannot be set. – When the subject is extremely dark and it is not possible to achieve ade\
quate exposure by 
changing the aperture value or shutter speed
 – When recording using the flash – Preview Mode  (→106) 
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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 speed. • You may not be able to take pictures successfully if you move the camera \
too quickly or too 
slowly

.
4Press the shutter button fully again to end recording
 • You can also end recording if you stop panning the camera while taking pi\
ctures. • Recording can also be ended by moving the camera to the end of the guide\
.
Recording panorama pictures  (Panorama Shot Mode) 
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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 pixels.
 • The number of recording pixels per horizontal line and vertical line of \
a panorama picture varies depending on the picture size, recording direction and nu\
mber of 
stitched pictures. The maximum number of recording pixels is as follows:
Image size Recording direction Horizontal 
Resolution Vertical Resolution
[STANDARD] Horizontal
8176 pixels 1920 pixels
Vertical 2560 pixels 7680 pixels
[WIDE] Horizontal
8176 pixels 960 pixels
Vertical 1280 pixels 7680 pixels
Tips
 ●Pan the camera in the recording direction as steadily as possible.
(If the camera shakes too much, it may not be able to take pictures or \
may end up 
creating a narrow (small) panorama picture.)
Pan the camera to a point slightly ahead of the 
point that you want to take.
(However, the last frame is not recorded to the 
end.) 
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