Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs60 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)
Setting the ISO Sensitivity
Setting the upper limit of ISO Sensitivity
Recording mode: 
You can set the upper limit of ISO sensitivity when ISO sensitivity is se\
t to [AUTO] or 
[  ].
 →  [Rec] → [ISO Limit Set]
 •ZS100Settings: [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600] / [3200] / [6400] / [12800] / [\
OFF] •ZS60Settings: [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600] / [3200] / [OFF]
 ●This function is not available in the following cases: •ZS100[Clear Nightscape], [Cool Night Sky], [Warm Glowing Nightscape], [Handheld Night Shot] 
(Scene Guide Mode)
 •ZS60[Clear Nightscape], [Cool Night Sky], [Warm Glowing Nightscape], [Artistic Nightscape], 
[Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)
 • During motion picture recording
Setting the incremental value of ISO Sensitivity
Recording mode: 
You can change the setting to increase ISO sensitivity by 1 EV or 1/3 EV.
 →  [Rec] → [ISO Increments]
[1/3EV]
ZS100[L.80]* / [L.100]* / [125] / [160] / [200] / [250] / [320] / [400] / [500] / [640] / [800] /  
[1000] / [1250] / [1600] / [2000] / [2500] / [3200] / [4000] / [5000] / \
[6400] / [8000] / 
[10000] / [12800] / [H.16000]
* / [H.20000]* / [H.25600]*
ZS60[80] / [100] / [125] / [160] / [200] / [250] / [320] / [400] / [500] / [\
640] / [800] / [1000] / 
[1250] / [1600] / [2000] / [2500] / [3200] / [H.4000]* / [H.5000]* / [H.6400]*
[1 EV]
ZS100[L.80]* / [L.100]* / [125] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600] / [3200] / [6400] / [12800] /  
[H.25600]*
ZS60[80] / [100] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600] / [3200] / [H.6400]*
*
 Only when [Extended ISO] is [ON].
 ●When this setting is changed from [1/3EV] to [1 EV], the setting for ISO sensitivity may be 
changed. (The closest ISO sensitivity that can be set for [1 EV] will b\
e used.) 
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)
Setting the ISO Sensitivity
Extending the ISO Sensitivity setting
Recording mode: 
You can extend the numeric values that can be set for ISO Sensitivity.
 →  [Rec] → [Extended ISO]
Settings: [ON] / [OFF]
 ●The setting cannot be made during 4K photo recording or recording in [Post Focus]. 
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)
Setting the metering mode
Recording mode: 
You can change the metering method used for measuring brightness.
 →  [Rec] → [Metering Mode]
[Metering Mode] Brightness measurement positionConditions
(Multiple)Whole screen
Normal usage
(produces balanced pictures)
(Center weighted)Center and surrounding area Subject in center
(Spot)Center of [+] (spot metering target)
Great difference between 
brightness of subject and 
background
(e.g. person in spotlight on stage, 
backlighting) 
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Recording 4K Photos
Recording mode: 
You can select the desired moment from a burst of 4K photos taken at 30 f\
rames/second 
and save that moment as a picture of approx. 8 million pixels.
Record a 4K photoSelect and save pictures The picture is complete
 • To record pictures, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card.  (→ 37) • When recording 4K photos, the angle of view becomes narrower.
1Press [  ]  button
 • The same operation can be performed by pressing 
the [  ] button (  ),  using   to select a 4K photo 
icon ([  ], etc.), and pressing . (→201)
ZS100
ZS60
2Press   to select the recording method 
and press [MENU/SET]
 • The recording method can also be set from [4K 
PHOTO] in the [Rec] menu.
Recording 4K Photos 
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Recording 4K Photos
Recording 4K Photos
[4K Burst] 
(→187)For capturing the best shot of a fast-moving 
subject (e.g., sports, aeroplanes, trains)
Burst recording is performed while the shutter button 
is pressed and held. The shutter sound will be heard 
repeatedly.Press and holdRecording is performed
Continuous recording length:
Up to 15 minutes Audio recording: None
[4K Burst(S/S)] 
(→188)
“S/S” is an 
abbreviation of 
“Start/Stop”.For capturing unpredictable photo opportunities 
(e.g., plants, animals, children)
Burst recording starts when the shutter button is 
pressed and stops when pressed again. Start and 
stop tones will be heard.
Start (First)Stop (Second)Recording is performed
Continuous recording length:
Up to 15 minutes Audio  recording: Available*
[4K Pre-Burst] 
(→189)For recording as needed whenever a photo 
opportunity arises 
(e.g. the moment when a ball is 
thrown)
Burst recording is performed for approximately 
1
 second before and after the moment that the 
shutter button is pressed. 
 The shutter sound will be 
heard only once.
Approximately 1 secondRecording is performed
Recording length:
Approximately 2 seconds Audio recording: None
*  Audio is not played back when you perfo
rm playback with the camera. 
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Recording 4K Photos
Recording 4K Photos
3Record a 4K photo
 •Recording with [  ]  ([4K Burst]) (→187) •Recording with [  ]  ([4K Burst(S/S)]) (→188) •Recording with [  ]  ([4K Pre-Burst]) (→ 189) • When you perform 4K burst photo recording, a 4K burst file will be saved\
 in the 
MP4 format.
 • When [Auto Review

] is enabled, the picture selection screen will be displayed 
automatically. To continue recording, press the shutter button halfway to display 
the recording screen.
 • When using [Light Composition

] (→287), it is recommended to use a tripod or use 
a smartphone instead of the shutter and do remote recording  (→312) to control 
camera shaking.
 ■To cancel the 4K Photo functions
In step 
2, select [  ]. • The operation can be canceled by pressing the [  ] button (  ) and then selecting 
[  ]  ([Single]) or [  ].
Battery drainage and camera temperature
 ●If the surrounding temperature is high, or 4K photos are recorded contin\
uously, or the 
temperature of the camera rises, [  ] may be displayed and recording may be stopped 
halfway through to protect the camera. W ait until the camera cools down.
 ●When [  ]  ([4K Pre-Burst]) is set, the battery drains faster and the camera 
temperature rises. Select [  ]  ([4K Pre-Burst]) only when recording. 
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Recording 4K Photos
Recording 4K Photos
Recording with [4K Burst]
1Select [  ]  ([4K Burst]) (→184)60p
Available recording time
2Press the shutter button halfway
3Press and hold the shutter button fully for as long as you want to perfo\
rm 
recording
 • Recording will start approximately 0.5 seconds after you press the shutt\
er button fully. Therefore, 
press the button fully as soon as possible.
 • A 4K burst file will be recorded while the shutter button is pressed and \
held. • If you are using Auto Focus, continuous 

AF will work while recording. Focus will be adjusted 
continuously.
 • For information on how to select and save pictures from recorded 4K burs\
t files, refer to  (→190)

.
 ●Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 15 minutes.  
When you are using an SDHC memory card, you can continue recording witho\
ut interruption even 
if the file exceeds 4 GB, but the motion picture file will be recorded a\
nd played back in separate 
files. 
If using an SDXC Memory Card, you can record a motion picture in a singl\
e file even if the size is 
greater than 4 GB.
 ●If you remove your finger from the shutter button immediately after the \
start of recording, up to a 
period of approximately 1.5 seconds after the moment that the finger has\
 been removed may be 
recorded. 
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Recording 4K Photos
Recording 4K Photos
Recording with [4K Burst(S/S)]
1Select [  ]  ([4K Burst(S/S)]) (→184)60p
Available recording time
2Press the shutter button fully • Recording will start. • If you are using Auto Focus, continuous AF will work while 
recording. Focus will be adjusted continuously.
3Press the shutter button fully again • Recording will stop.
Recording tips
Adding markers to select and save pictures
When you press the [Fn1] button while recording, you can add a marker. (Up to 40 
markers for each recording.) When selecting and saving pictures from a \
4K burst file, 
you can skip to the positions where you added markers.
 • For information on how to select and save pictures from recorded 4K burs\
t files, refer to  (→190) .
 ●Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 15 minutes.  
When you are using an SDHC memory card, you can continue recording witho\
ut interruption even 
if the file exceeds 4 GB, but the motion picture file will be recorded a\
nd played back in separate 
files. 
If using an SDXC Memory Card, you can record a motion picture in a singl\
e file even if the size is 
greater than 4 GB. 
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Recording 4K Photos
Recording 4K Photos
Recording with [4K Pre-Burst]
1Select [  ]  ([4K Pre-Burst]) (→184) • When you press the shutter button halfway, the aperture value 
and shutter speed are displayed.60p
Number of recordings that  can be made
2Press the shutter button fully • Recording of a 4K burst file will be performed for approximately 1 second before and after the moment that the shutter button is 
pressed.
Recording tips
Focus and exposure
Auto Focus adjusts focus continuously, and except in Manual Exposure Mode, it also 
adjusts exposure continuously.
 • Focus cannot be adjusted at the desired timing by pressing the shutter b\
utton halfway or operating other controls.
 • In situations where you want to lock focus and exposure, such as when th\
e subject is not at the center, use [AF/AE LOCK].  (→

173, 175)
 • For information on how to select and save pictures from recorded 4K burs\
t files, refer to  (→194) .
 ●When recording with [  ]  ([4K Pre-Burst]), images may not be displayed as smoothly as when 
recording with the normal recording screen. 
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Recording 4K Photos
Recording 4K Photos
Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and saving
 •The picture will be saved in JPEG format. • The picture will be saved with recording information (Exif information)\
, including its 
shutter speed, aperture and ISO sensitivity information.
Setting [Playback Mode] in the [Playback] menu to [4K PHOTO] enables you to 
play back only 4K burst files and pictures created from them.
4K burst files recorded with [  ]  ([4K Burst]) or [  ]  ([4K Burst(S/S)])
1Select a 4K burst file on the playback screen, and 
press 
 • [  ] is displayed on a 4K burst file. • The same operation can be performed by touching [  ]. • The slide view screen for selecting pictures will be displayed. It 
takes a few seconds until the screen is displayed.
2Touch and drag the frames to select the frame you 
want to save as a picture
 • You can also perform the same operation by pressing  .
When you select pictures from a 4K burst file with a long burst time, we\
 
recommend that you make a rough selection of scenes using the 4K burst 
playback screen (→193) first, and then select the frame to be saved as a picture 
using the slide view screen. 
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