Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs60 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)
Taking pictures with Auto Focus
Setting the AF area position with the touch pad
Recording mode: 
You can move the AF area displayed on the viewfinder by touching the monitor. •ZS100If you touch the monitor when the Auto Focus Mode is set to [Custom Multi] such as 
[  ], the AF area setting screen will be displayed. (→ 153)
 →  [Custom] → [Touch Settings] → [Touch Pad AF]
[EXACT]Moves the AF area of the viewfinder by 
touching a desired position on the touch 
pad.
[OFFSET]Moves the AF area of the viewfinder 
according to the distance you drag the 
touch pad (→61).
[OFF] —
 • Press the shutter button halfway to determine the focus position. If you\
 press the 
[DISP .] button before determining the focus position, the focus position retu\
rns to the 
center.
 • To cancel the settings for the 

AF area when the Auto Focus Mode (→149) is set to  
[
  ] (Face/Eye Detection), [  ] (tracking), or [  ] (49-area-focusing), press [MENU/
SET].
 ●The Touch Shutter function (→63) is disabled when using [ Touch  Pad AF]. ●The [Touch  Pad AF] does not function in the following cases: • When [4K Live Cropping
] is set
 • When [Pull Focus] in [Snap Movie

] is set to [ON] 
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)
Taking pictures with Auto Focus
Optimizing the focus and brightness for a touched position
Recording mode: 
You can optimize the focus and brightness for the position you have touch\
ed.
1Set the menu
 →  [Custom] → [Touch Settings] → [Touch AF] → [AF+AE]
2Touch the subject you want to optimize the brightness 
for
 • The AF area setting screen appears.  (→ 157) • The brightness optimization position is displayed on the center of 
the AF area. 
The position follows the movement of the AF area.
 • [Metering Mode

] is set to [
  ], which is used exclusively for the 
[T
ouch AE].
 • Touching [

Reset] returns the brightness optimization position and 
the AF area to the center.SetSet
ResetReset
3Touch [Set] • The AF area with the same function as [  ] is displayed on the touched position. • If you touch [  ], the Metering Mode returns to the original setting, and the brightness\
 
optimization position is canceled. The  AF area setting is also canceled.
 • If you touch [  ], the Metering Mode returns to the original setting, and the brightness 
optimization position is canceled.
When the background has become too bright, etc., 
the brightness contrast with the background can be 
adjusted by compensating the exposure.
 ●When recording with the Touch Shutter, the focus and brightness are optimized for the touched 
position before recording takes place.
 ●At the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the brightness around the touched 
location.
 ●The [AF+AE] does not function in the following cases: • When using the Digital Zoom • When the AF area has been set by using the cursor button • When [4K Live Cropping

] is set 
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)
Taking pictures with Auto Focus
Setting your preferred focusing method
You can use the [Custom] menu to set the focusing method in detail.
Enabling/disabling focus adjustment when the shutter button is 
pressed halfway
 →  [Custom] → [Shutter AF] → [ON] / [OFF]
Enabling/disabling shutter release when the shutter button is 
pressed halfway
 →  [Custom] → [Half Press Release] → [ON] / [OFF]
ZS100 Focusing using the [AF/AE LOCK] button
You can use the [AF/AE LOCK] button instead of the shutter button to focu\
s on a subject.
1Set the menu
 →  [Custom] → [Shutter AF] → [OFF]
 →  [Custom] → [AF/AE Lock] → [AF-ON]
2Press the [AF/AE LOCK] button • The camera focuses on a subject.3
2
3
Press the shutter button to take a picture • The camera takes a picture by adjusting the exposure.
Enabling/disabling pre-adjustment of focus
 →  [Custom] → [Quick AF] → [ON] / [OFF]
The focus is automatically adjusted when camera blurring is small even w\
hen the shutter 
button is not pressed. (Increases battery consumption)
 ●Press shutter button halfway if focus is difficult to align. ●This function is not available in the following cases: • Preview Mode • When the lighting is low 
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)
Taking pictures with Auto Focus
Turning on/off the AF Assist Lamp
 →  [Custom] → [AF Assist Lamp] → [ON] / [OFF]
Illuminates the AF Assist Lamp when the shutter button is pressed halfway when it is too 
dark to facilitate focusing. (A large AF area is displayed based on recording conditions.)
 ●The AF Assist Lamp has an effective distance of 1.5 m (4.9 feet). ●AF Assist Lamp is effective for a subject at the center of the screen. ●If you do not want to illuminate the AF Assist Lamp when you take a picture in a dark 
location (e.g. taking a picture of an animal in the dark), set this fu\
nction to [OFF]. When 
the AF Assist Lamp is set to [OFF], sharper focusing will become difficult.
 ●The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases: • [Distinct Scenery], [ Bright Blue Sky], [Romantic Sunset Glow], [Vivid Sunset Glow], 
[Glistening Water], [Clear Nightscape], [Cool Night Sky], [Warm Glowing Nightscape], 
[Artistic Nightscape], [Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)
 • When [Silent Mode

] is set to [ON]
Enabling/disabling recording when a subject is out of focus
 →  [Custom] → [Focus/Release Priority]
[FOCUS]: 
 Recording is disabled unless the focusing is performed properly.
[RELEASE]: 

 
Recording is performed when you fully press the shutter button to 
place priority on the shutter release timing that helps to avoid missed \
opportunities.
Enabling/disabling manual focus adjustment after AF
 →  [Custom] → [AF+MF] → [ON] / [OFF]
ZS100You can manually perform fine focusing during AF Lock (pressing the shutter button 
halfway when [AFS/AFF/AFC] in [Rec] menu is set to [AFS] or setting AF Lock using the 
[AF/AE LOCK] button).
ZS60You can manually perform fine focusing during AF Lock (pressing the shutter button 
halfway when [AFS/AFF/AFC] in [Rec] menu is set to [AFS]). 
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)
Taking close-up pictures  (Macro recording)
Recording mode: 
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when t\
aking pictures of 
flowers.
1Press [  ] button (  )ZS100
ZS60
2Press   to select the item and press 
[MENU/SET]
[  ]
([AF Macro]) Y
ou can take pictures of a subject as close as ZS100 5 cm 
(0.16 feet), ZS60 3 cm (0.098 feet) from the lens by rotating the 
zoom lever upmost to Wide (1x).
[
  ]
([Macro Zoom]) Use this setting to get close to the subject and then further enlarge 
when taking the picture. 
You can take a picture with the Digital 
Zoom up to 3x while maintaining the distance to the subject for the 
extreme Wide position (
ZS100 5 cm (0.16 feet), ZS60 3 cm 
(0.098 feet)). • Note that enlarging will decrease picture quality. • Zoom range will be displayed in blue. (digital zoom range) 
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)
Taking close-up pictures  (Macro recording)
 ●When recording a subject close to the camera, we recommend taking a pict\
ure without using the 
flash.
 ●A picture may be out of focus when the subject is out of focus range, eve\
n if the focus display is lit. ●When a nearby subject is to be recorded • Using a tripod and [Self Timer
] (→208) is recommended.
 • The effective focus range (depth of field) is significantly narrowed. 

Therefore, if the distance 
between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subj\
ect, it may become 
difficult to focus on it again.
 • Resolution may be slightly reduced around the edges of the picture. This is not a malfunction. ●Cannot set to [Macro Zoom] in the following cases: • [Handheld Night Shot ] (Scene Guide Mode)
 • Panorama Shot Mode • During [High Speed V

ideo] recording
 • [Impressive Art

], [Toy Effect], [Toy Pop], [Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
 • When [Burst Rate] is set to [

SH]
 • When [HDR] is set to [ON] •ZS100 When [Multi Exp.] is set • When [Quality] is set to [  ],  [  ] or [  ] 
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)
Taking pictures with Manual Focus
Recording mode: 
Manual Focus is convenient when you want to lock the focus to take pictu\
res or when it is 
difficult to adjust focus using Auto Focus.
1Press [  ] button (  )ZS100
ZS60
2Press   to select [MF] and press 
[MENU/SET]
3Touch the screen twice, set the focus 
position with 
    , and press  
[MENU/SET]
 • The screen changes to the assist screen and an 
enlarged display appears. (MF Assist)
 • You can also enlarge the area by pinching out  (→

61) 
the screen.
 • You can also adjust the focus position by dragging  (→

61) the screen.
 • If you press [DISP

.] button, the area to be enlarged will 
be reset to the center.
 • If you turn the control ring, you can perform Step 4. 
However, you will not be able to select the focus 
position. 
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)
Taking pictures with Manual Focus
4Turn the control ring to adjust focus
Turning the control ring to the right:  
Focusing on a nearby subject
Turning the control ring to the left:  
Focusing on a distant subject
ZS100
ZS60
 • Color is added to the portions of the image that are in focus. (Peaking) (→ 172)
 • About the MF Guide (→

171)MF Assist
(Enlarged screen)
Peaking
MF Guide 
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)
Taking pictures with Manual Focus
Operation Touch operationDescription
   DragMoves the enlarged area.
— Pinch in /  
Pinch out Enlarges/reduces the AF area in small steps.
ZS100 —
Enlarges/reduces the AF area in large steps.ZS60 
—
Switches the enlarged display. (windowed/full screen)
[DISP.] [Reset]Resets the area to be enlarged back to the center.
 • The image of a part of the screen can be enlarged or reduced approximate\
ly 3 to 
6 times. The image of the entire screen can be enlarged  or reduced approximately 
3 to 10 times.
 •ZS100If you use the HDMI output during recording, the screen cannot be enlarg\
ed in 
windowed mode.
Changing the MF Assist display
 →  [Custom] → [MF Assist Display]
[FULL]: Enlarges the assist screen using the entire screen.
[PIP]: Enlarges the assist screen on part of the screen.
 • The display of the assist screen can also be switched by touching [  ].
5Press the shutter button halfway
 • The assist screen will close. The recording screen will be displayed. • You can also exit MF  Assist by pressing [MENU/SET].
 ●If you press the cursor button when [Direct  Focus Area] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], the 
setting screen for the enlarged position appears.
 ●MF Assist is not displayed in the following cases: • During motion picture recording • When recording with [  ]  ([4K Pre-Burst]) of the 4K Photo function • When using the Digital Zoom 
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)
Taking pictures with Manual Focus
Quickly adjusting the focus using Auto Focus
In Manual Focus, the focus can be set on the subject through Auto Focus. (One shot AF)
1Touch [  ]
 ●Auto Focus is activated at the center of the frame. ●When Auto Focus is activated on the MF Assist screen, the camera will adjust the focus at the 
center of the MF Assist screen.
 ●Auto Focus also works with the following operations. •ZS100Pressing the [AF/AE LOCK] button to which [AF-ON] is assigned (→173) • Pressing the function button to which [AF-ON] is assigned • Dragging the monitor and releasing your finger at the position you want \
to focus on ●One-shot AF cannot be used when [4K Live Cropping] is set. 
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