Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs60 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Recording motion picturesRecording motion pictures
Recording mode: 
You can record full high-definition quality images that comply with the AVCHD standard, 
as well as motion pictures recorded in MP4. You can also record a 4K motion picture in 
MP4. (→254)
Audio is recorded in stereo.
1Press the motion picture button to start 
recording
 • Recording of motion picture appropriate for each  motion picture mode is possible.
 • Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it.
 • While you are recording motion pictures, the recording status indicator (red) will flash.
 •With recording in a quiet environment, the 
sound of aperture, focus and other actions may 
be recorded in motion pictures. This is not a 
malfunction.
The focus operation during recording of motion 
pictures can be set to [OFF] in [

Continuous AF]. 
(→257)
 • If some information is no longer displayed on the  screen, press the [DISP

.] button or touch the monitor.
 • Still pictures can be taken during motion picture recording.  (→261)
ZS100
ZS60
2Press the motion picture button again to 
end recordingRecording state 
indicator
Elapsed recording time
Remaining recording time 
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Recording motion pictures
Switching the angle of view setting used for recording still pictures 
and motion pictures
 →  [Custom] → [Rec Area] → [  ] (Picture) / [  ] (Motion picture)
 ●If the aspect ratio is different for still pictures and motion pictures, the angle of view will 
change when starting to record a motion picture. 
When you set [Rec Area] to [
  ], the angle of view setting used for recording motion 
pictures is displayed.
 ●[Rec Area] is not available for 4K photo recording or recording in [Post Focus].
About operation sound when recording ends
If the operation sound of the motion picture button pressed to end recor\
ding bothers you, 
try the following:
 ●Record the motion picture about three seconds longer, and then divide the last part of 
the motion picture using [Video Divide] (→292) in the [Playback] menu. 
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Recording motion pictures
 ●If the surrounding temperature is high, or a motion picture is recorded \
continuously, [  ]  is 
displayed and recording may be stopped halfway through to protect the ca\
mera. Wait until the 
camera cools down.
 ●If Extended optical zoom is used before pressing the motion picture butt\
on, these settings will be 
cleared, and the recordable area will be changed significantly.
 ●Note that if you perform operations such as zoom, using buttons or dials\
, while recording a motion 
picture, operation noise may be recorded.
 ●The zoom speed will be slower than normal during motion picture recordin\
g. ●Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear\
 for a while after 
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
 ●ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] (for motion pictures) while a motion picture is being recorded. Also 
[ISO Limit Set] is disabled.
 ●It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or an AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler 
(optional) when recording motion pictures.
 ●If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor (optional) and the power supply is cut off 
due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded 
will not be recorded.
 ●The below-mentioned motion picture recording modes are set in the follow\
ing cases:
Selected Scene Guide Mode Recording mode at the time of 
recording motion pictures
[Clear in Backlight] Portrait Mode
[Clear Nightscape], [Artistic Nightscape],  
[Handheld Night Shot], [Clear Night Portrait] Low Light Mode
 ●This function is not available in the following cases: • [Glistening W
ater], [Glittering Illuminations], [Soft Image of a Flower] (Scene Guide Mode)
 • [Rough Monochrome

], [Silky Monochrome], [Toy Effect]
*1, [Toy Pop]*1, [Miniature Effect]*1, *2, 
[Soft Focus], [Star Filter], [Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)
*1 When [4K Live Cropping] is set to [ON].*2 When recording motion pictures with [Rec Quality] of [4K] • When recording using [Post Focus] • When using [T

ime Lapse Shot]
 • When using [Stop 

Motion Animation ] 
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Recording motion pictures
Recording 4K motion pictures
Recording mode: 
You can record high-resolution 4K motion pictures by setting [Rec Quality] to [4K]. • To record 4K motion pictures, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card. (→
37)
 • When you record 4K motion pictures, the angle of view will be narrower t\
han motion pictures of other sizes.
 • Limitations on continuous recording  (→41)
 ■To record motion pictures in 4K
Select the recording mode (→49)Set the [Rec Format] in the [Motion Picture] menu to [MP4] (→255)ZS100Set [Rec Quality] in the [Motion Picture] menu to [4K/100M/30p] or [4K/100M/24p] 
(→255)
ZS60Set [Rec Quality] in the [Motion Picture] menu to [4K/100M/30p] (→255)Start recording by pressing the motion picture buttonStop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again
 ●Recording is performed by reducing the Auto Focus speed in order to adjust the focus at high 
precision. Sometimes focus adjustment with Auto Focus mode is difficult, but this is not a 
malfunction. 
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Recording motion pictures
Setting the format, picture size and recording frame rate
Recording mode: 
1Set the menu
 →  [Motion Picture] → [Rec Format]
2Use   to select the item and press [MENU/SET]
[AVCHD]This is a data format suitable for playback on high-definition TVs.
[MP4] This data format is suited for playing back motion pictures on a compute\
r and other 
such devices.
3Use   to select [Rec Quality] and press [MENU/SET]
4Use   to select the item and press [MENU/SET]
When [AVCHD] is selected
[Rec Quality] Picture sizeRecording frame rateSensor output Bit rate
[FHD/28M/60p]
*11920×1080 60p60 fps Approx. 28 Mbps
[FHD/17M/60i] 1920×1080 60i60 fps Approx. 17 Mbps
[FHD/24M/30p] 1920×1080 60i30 fps Approx. 24 Mbps
[FHD/24M/24p]
*21920×1080 24p24 fps Approx. 24 Mbps
When [MP4] is selected
[Rec Quality] Picture sizeRecording frame rateSensor output Bit rate
[4K/100M/30p] 3840×2160 30p30 fps Approx. 100 Mbps
[4K/100M/24p]
*23840×2160 24p24 fps Approx. 100 Mbps
[FHD/28M/60p] 1920×1080 60p60 fps Approx. 28 Mbps
[FHD/20M/30p] 1920×1080 30p30 fps Approx. 20 Mbps
[HD/10M/30p] 1280×72030p30 fps Approx. 10 Mbps
[VGA/4M/30p] 640×48030p30 fps Approx. 4 Mbps
*1 AVCHD Progressive*2 ZS100 
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 • The quality becomes higher when the number of bit rate gets bigger. This unit uses the 
“VBR” recording method, and the bit rate is changed automatically \
depending on the 
subject to record. Therefore, the recording time is shortened when a subject with fast 
movement is recorded.
 • Limitations on continuous recording  (→41)
 ■About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures
Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MP4] may be played back with poor picture or 
sound quality or playback may not be possible even when played back with\
 equipment 
compatible with these formats. Also, the recording information may not be displayed 
properly.
 •ZS100When you play back and import motion pictures recorded with [FHD/28M/60p], 
[FHD/24M/30p], or [FHD/24M/24p] in [AVCHD] using a device other than this unit, a 
compatible Blu-ray disc recorder or PC installed with “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software 
downloaded from our website (→353) is required.
 •ZS100For details on motion pictures recorded with [4K/100M/30p] or [4K/100M/24p] in the 
[MP4] format, refer to “Enjoying 4K motion pictures” (→346).
 •ZS60When you play back and import motion pictures recorded with [FHD/28M/60p], or 
[FHD/24M/30p] in [AVCHD] using a device other than this unit, a compatible Blu-ray 
disc recorder or PC installed with “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software downloaded from 
our website (→353) is required.
 •ZS60For details on motion pictures recorded with [4K/100M/30p] in the [MP4] format, refer 
to “Enjoying 4K motion pictures”  (→346). 
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Adjusting the focus while recording motion pictures 
([Continuous AF])
Recording mode: 
Focusing varies depending on the setting of [AFS/AFF/AFC] (→148) in the [Rec] menu 
and the setting of [Continuous AF] in the [Motion Picture] menu.
If the focus mode is [MF], the focus can be set manually. (→167)
[AFS/AFF/AFC] [Continuous AF]Setting
[AFS]/[AFF]/  [AFC] [ON]
Allow the focus to be constantly adjusted 
automatically while recording motion pictures. 
(→148)
[OFF] Fix focus position at the start of motion picture 
recording.
 • When [AFS/AFF/AFC] is set to [AFS], [AFF], or [AFC], the camera will refocus if the 
shutter button is pressed halfway while recording motion pictures.
 • When Auto Focus is activated while you are recording motion pictures, the foc\
using operation sound may be recorded under some conditions. If you want to su\
ppress this 
sound, we recommend taking pictures after setting [ Continuous 

AF] to [OFF] in the 
[Motion Picture] menu.
 • When using zoom while recording motion pictures, it may take some time t\
o focus. • [Continuous 

AF] does not work while [Pull Focus] in [Snap Movie] is in operation. 
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Recording pans with little vibration or recording 
motion pictures with zoom  
[4K Live Cropping]
Recording mode: 
You can pan while recording subjects without horizontal shaking of the ca\
mera, and 
you can zoom in and out during motion picture recording without using zo\
om. During 
recording, you can crop your video down from the 4K angle of view (3840\
×2160) to Full 
High Definition (1920×1080) by capturing the subject at a wide angl\
e of view and setting 
a crop start frame and crop end frame.
 • Hold the camera firmly in place while recording. • A motion picture will be recorded at [
FHD/20M/30p] under [MP4].
Example of panning while recording.
Setting crop frames at 4K angle of 
view Screen moves from left to right without moving the 
camera
1Set mode dial to [  ]
2Set the menu
 →  [Motion Picture
] → [4K Live Cropping]
3Use   to set panning or zooming time and press [MENU/SET]
Settings: [40SEC] / [20SEC] / [OFF] • The angle of view narrows. 
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Recording pans with little vibration or recording motion pictures with zoom  [4K Live Cropping]
4Set the crop start frame
 • When making settings for the first time, a crop start frame of size 1920×1080 is displayed. (After setting 
the crop start frame and end frame, the start frame 
and end frame that you set immediately before will be 
displayed.)
 • The camera will remember the frame position and size even when the camera is turned off.SetSetSizeSizeResetReset
StartStart
Operation Touch operation Description
   TouchMoves the frame
ZS100 Pinch out / 
Pinch in Enlarges/reduces the frame
(The range of settings allowed is from 1920×1080 to 
3840×2160.)
ZS60 
[DISP.]
[Reset]The frame will return to the size of 1920×1080, with the 
position of the frame as its center.
[MENU/SET] [Set] Decides the position and size of the frame
5Set the crop end frame
 • Do the same as in step 4 to set the end frame position 
and size, *1 making it coincide with the movement in 
the image you wish to record (see below).
*
1   Press  [DISP.] or touch [Reset] to return to the start frame 
position and size.
Movement of the image 
on the screen Frame size
Start frame End frame
Pan (move right and left) Same
Zoom in LargeSmall
Zoom out SmallLarge
 • The setting of [AF Mode] switches to [  ]  (Face/Eye 
Detection). *2 If a face is detected in the crop start 
frame, a yellow or white AF area frame is displayed.
*
2  The Eye Detection cannot be used. If no face is recognized, 
the camera switches to [  ]  (49-area-focusing)  (→150) .
 ■Changing the position and size of a crop frame
Press [Fn1] button.
ResetReset
EndEnd
SetSetSizeSize
Crop start frame
Fn1 Adjust.
Crop end frame 
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Recording pans with little vibration or recording motion pictures with zoom  [4K Live Cropping]
6Press the motion picture button to start 
recording
The display switches to the angle of view set in step 4 
and the panning or zoom operation is displayed.
 • Immediately release the motion picture button after  pressing it.
 • When the set operating time has elapsed, recording automatically ends.
 • Zoom operation is not available. • If a face is detected in the crop frame during recording, the AF area frame is displayed, similar to step 5.
Elapsed recording time
Set operating time
 ■To end [4K Live Cropping] recording midway
Press the motion picture button again during recording.
 ■To cancel [4K Live Cropping] recording
Set [OFF] in step 
3.
 ●[4K Live Cropping] recording cannot be performed when [High Speed Video] is set. ●Brightness is measured and focus is done in the crop start frame. During\
 motion picture recording, 
they are done in the crop frame.
 ●The metering mode will be [Multi Metering]. ●If you assign [4K Live Cropping] in [Fn Button Set] (→70) under the [Custom] menu, you can 
display a screen that lets you switch [4K Live Cropping] between [40 sec.], [20 sec.], and [OFF] by 
pressing the assigned function button. If you select [40 sec.] or [20 sec.], you can set the crop start 
frame by pressing the [Fn1] button. 
 •ZS100You can do the same as above if you set [4K Live Cropping] via [CUSTOM] under [Q.MENU] on 
the [Custom] menu (→69).
 ●Touch AE is not available during recording with [4K Live Cropping]. ●[Touch AF] does not work during Auto Focus (→61). ●1 Shot AF does not work during Manual Focus  (→170). 
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