Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs7 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features

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Taking close-up pictures (Continued)
Recording Mode:           
 
Positioning camera and subject within 
accessible range for focus alignment
 
●In [MACRO ZOOM], higher magnification results in lower picture quality. 
●When [MACRO ZOOM] is set, Extended Optical Zoom or [i.ZOOM] does not wor\
k. 
●[MACRO ZOOM] setting cannot be used while recording in [MULTI ASPECT] Mode.  
●When [AF TRACKING] is set, zoom macro is cancelled. 
●Using a tripod and [SELFTIMER] is recommended. Also, when recording a subject that 
is close to the camera, setting [FLASH] to  [FORCED FLASH OFF] is recommended. 
●Moving the camera after aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly\
 focused pictures 
if subject is close to the camera, due to the margin for focus alignment\
 being severely 
reduced.
 
●Resolution may be reduced around the edges of the picture.
 Taking pictures at even closer range  [MACRO ZOOM]
To take even larger images of the subject, setting to [MACRO ZOOM] enable\
s the subject 
to appear even larger than when using [AF MACRO].
Display [MACRO MODE]
Select [MACRO ZOOM]
Displayed for approx. 5 sec.
Adjust the Digital Zoom 
magnification with the zoom lever
The zoom position is fixed at the Wide end.
Focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) - 
∞.
Return Enlarge
Digital Zoom magnification (1 x to 3 x)
Take a picture
Zoom lever
 
■Available recording range in  ([PROGRAM AE] Mode)
Focus range
Distance between the lens 
and the subject3 cm
(0.10 feet) 50 cm
(1.64 feet) 1 m
(3.28 feet) 2 m
(6.56 feet)∞
Zoom ratio  ∗
1
   1 x   (max.W) 3 cm (0.10 feet) - ∞50 cm (1.64 feet) - ∞
   2 x   20 cm (0.66 feet) - ∞50 cm (1.64 feet) - ∞
   3 x   50 cm (1.64 feet) - ∞50 cm (1.64 feet) - ∞
   4 x   1 m (3.28 feet) - ∞1 m (3.28 feet) - ∞
   5 x   -   8 x   2 m (6.56 feet) - ∞2 m (6.56 feet) - ∞
   9 x   1.5 m (4.92 feet) - ∞2 m (6.56 feet) - ∞
   10 x   -    12 x ∗2(max.T) 1 m (3.28 feet) - ∞2 m (6.56 feet) - ∞
: Focus range when  [AF MACRO] is set  ∗3: Focus range when  [AF MACRO] is off ∗4
∗1  Focus range varies depending on the zoom ratio.
∗2  The maximum zoom ratio depends on the zoom type.
∗3  The focus range is identical under the following settings:
 • ([INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode)  •  ([CLIPBOARD] Mode)
 
• [FOOD], [CANDLE LIGHT], [BABY], [PET], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [\
FLASH BURST], 
[PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN], [HIGH DYNAMIC], [UNDERWATER] in Scene Mode
∗
4 The focus range is identical under the following settings:
 • [PORTRAIT], [SOFT SKIN], [TRANSFORM], [PANORAMA ASSIST], [SPORTS], [PARTY], [SUNSET], [STARRY SKY], [BEACH], [SNOW], [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode
 
●Zoom ratios are approximate. 
●Ranges for focus alignment differ for Scene Modes. 
●Max. W: Zoom lever turned as far as possible to W side (no zoom)
Max. T: Zoom lever turned as far as possible to T side (maximum zoom ratio)
When a subject is too close to 
the camera, the picture may not 
be properly focused. 
						

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Taking pictures with self-timer
Recording Mode:        
We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the 
shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds.
 
●When set to [BURST], 3 pictures are taken. When set to the [FLASH BURST]\
 Scene 
Mode, 5 pictures are taken.
 
●Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shu\
tter button is 
pressed fully here.
 
●After self-timer lamp stops flashing, it may then be lit for AF Assist Lamp. 
●This function cannot be used in the [UNDERWATER] and [HI-SPEED BURST] Scene 
Modes, or when recording motion pictures.
 
●[10SEC.] cannot be chosen in  ([CLIPBOARD] Mode) or in Scene Mode [SELF 
PORTRAIT].
Display [SELFTIMER]
Select time duration
Can also be 
selected with  ◄.
Displayed for approx. 5 sec.
Take a picture
Press the shutter button fully to start recording 
after the preset time.
 • To cancel while in operation
→ Press [MENU/SET]
Self-timer indicator
(Flashes for set duration) Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between 
brightness of object and background, etc.). Depending on the brightness\
, this may not be 
possible in some cases.
Under-exposed
Optimum exposure Over-exposed
Plus directionMinus direction
 
●After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value ( for example) is displayed in the 
bottom-left corner of the screen.
 
●The Exposure Compensation value you set is retained even after the camer\
a is turned 
off.
 
●Exposure Compensation cannot be used with the [STARRY SKY] Scene Mode.
Display [EXPOSURE]
Press ▲
Select a value
[0] (no compensation)
  Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation
Recording Mode:               
						

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Taking pictures with self-timer
Recording Mode:        
We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the 
shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds.
 
●When set to [BURST], 3 pictures are taken. When set to the [FLASH BURST]\
 Scene 
Mode, 5 pictures are taken.
 
●Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shu\
tter button is 
pressed fully here.
 
●After self-timer lamp stops flashing, it may then be lit for AF Assist Lamp. 
●This function cannot be used in the [UNDERWATER] and [HI-SPEED BURST] Scene 
Modes, or when recording motion pictures.
 
●[10SEC.] cannot be chosen in  ([CLIPBOARD] Mode) or in Scene Mode [SELF 
PORTRAIT].
Display [SELFTIMER]
Select time duration
Can also be 
selected with  ◄.
Displayed for approx. 5 sec.
Take a picture
Press the shutter button fully to start recording 
after the preset time.
 • To cancel while in operation
→ Press [MENU/SET]
Self-timer indicator
(Flashes for set duration) Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between 
brightness of object and background, etc.). Depending on the brightness\
, this may not be 
possible in some cases.
Under-exposed
Optimum exposure Over-exposed
Plus directionMinus direction
 
●After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value ( for example) is displayed in the 
bottom-left corner of the screen.
 
●The Exposure Compensation value you set is retained even after the camer\
a is turned 
off.
 
●Exposure Compensation cannot be used with the [STARRY SKY] Scene Mode.
Display [EXPOSURE]
Press ▲
Select a value
[0] (no compensation)
  Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation
Recording Mode:               
						

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Taking pictures by automatically changing the 
aspect ratio 
[MULTI ASPECT]
Recording Mode:      
Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed au\
tomatically. 
After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard.
First picture
0EV (Standard)Second picture
-1EV (Darker)Third picture
+1EV (Brighter)
Display [AUTO BRACKET]
Press ▲
 several times to switch 
[EXPOSURE] to [AUTO BRACKET]
Select a value
[0] (no compensation)
Value displayed 
after Exposure 
Compensation 
set
 
●Canceled when the power is turned off. 
●Cannot be used with flash or when there is remaining capacity for only 2\
 more pictures. 
●When [AUTO BRACKET] is set, [MULTI ASPECT] and [BURST] are canceled. 
●Cannot be set in [TRANSFORM], [PANORAMA ASSIST], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH 
BURST], [STARRY SKY], [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN], and [PHOTO FRAME] Scene 
Modes or when recording motion pictures.
  Recording while exposure is changed 
automatically 
([AUTO BRACKET])
Recording Mode:      
In this mode, pressing the shutter button once automatically takes 3 sti\
ll pictures in each 
of 3 Aspect Ratios: 4:3, 3:2, and 16:9. (The shutter sound is made only once\
.)
 
●After [MULTI ASPECT] is set,  is displayed on the left side of the screen. 
●Shutter speed, aperture, focus, [EXPOSURE], [WHITE BALANCE], and [SENSIT\
IVITY] 
settings will be constant for all three pictures.
 
●[MULTI ASPECT] is disabled when the number of recordable pictures is two or les\
s. It is 
also canceled when the power is turned off.
 
●When [MULTI ASPECT] is set, [AUTO BRACKET] and [BURST] are canceled. 
●Cannot be set in the [TRANSFORM], [PANORAMA ASSIST], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-
SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN], and 
[PHOTO FRAME] Scene Modes.
Display [AUTO BRACKET]
Press ▲  several times to switch 
[EXPOSURE] to [AUTO BRACKET]
Display [MULTI ASPECT]
Each time [DISPLAY] is pressed, 
the displayed indicator switches 
between [AUTO BRACKET] and 
[MULTI ASPECT].
Select [ON]
4:3 (blue)
16:9 
(green)
3:2 (red)
 display
 
■Picture Size combinations
12 M 11.5 M 10.5 M
8 M 7.5 M 7 M
5 M ∗
4.5 M∗
4.5 M∗
(Example)
When  is set to 7.5 M, the picture 
sizes and corresponding resolutions 
are 
 with 8 M,  with 7.5 M, 
and  with 7 M.
∗
  If a smaller Picture Size is set, the 
resolution is temporarily set to this 
value. 
						

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Taking pictures by automatically changing the 
aspect ratio 
[MULTI ASPECT]
Recording Mode:      
Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed au\
tomatically. 
After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard.
First picture
0EV (Standard)Second picture
-1EV (Darker)Third picture
+1EV (Brighter)
Display [AUTO BRACKET]
Press ▲
 several times to switch 
[EXPOSURE] to [AUTO BRACKET]
Select a value
[0] (no compensation)
Value displayed 
after Exposure 
Compensation 
set
 
●Canceled when the power is turned off. 
●Cannot be used with flash or when there is remaining capacity for only 2\
 more pictures. 
●When [AUTO BRACKET] is set, [MULTI ASPECT] and [BURST] are canceled. 
●Cannot be set in [TRANSFORM], [PANORAMA ASSIST], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH 
BURST], [STARRY SKY], [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN], and [PHOTO FRAME] Scene 
Modes or when recording motion pictures.
  Recording while exposure is changed 
automatically 
([AUTO BRACKET])
Recording Mode:      
In this mode, pressing the shutter button once automatically takes 3 sti\
ll pictures in each 
of 3 Aspect Ratios: 4:3, 3:2, and 16:9. (The shutter sound is made only once\
.)
 
●After [MULTI ASPECT] is set,  is displayed on the left side of the screen. 
●Shutter speed, aperture, focus, [EXPOSURE], [WHITE BALANCE], and [SENSIT\
IVITY] 
settings will be constant for all three pictures.
 
●[MULTI ASPECT] is disabled when the number of recordable pictures is two or les\
s. It is 
also canceled when the power is turned off.
 
●When [MULTI ASPECT] is set, [AUTO BRACKET] and [BURST] are canceled. 
●Cannot be set in the [TRANSFORM], [PANORAMA ASSIST], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-
SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN], and 
[PHOTO FRAME] Scene Modes.
Display [AUTO BRACKET]
Press ▲  several times to switch 
[EXPOSURE] to [AUTO BRACKET]
Display [MULTI ASPECT]
Each time [DISPLAY] is pressed, 
the displayed indicator switches 
between [AUTO BRACKET] and 
[MULTI ASPECT].
Select [ON]
4:3 (blue)
16:9 
(green)
3:2 (red)
 display
 
■Picture Size combinations
12 M 11.5 M 10.5 M
8 M 7.5 M 7 M
5 M ∗
4.5 M∗
4.5 M∗
(Example)
When  is set to 7.5 M, the picture 
sizes and corresponding resolutions 
are 
 with 8 M,  with 7.5 M, 
and  with 7 M.
∗
  If a smaller Picture Size is set, the 
resolution is temporarily set to this 
value. 
						

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When recording, you can control the range of focus (depth of field) to\
 meet your recording 
purposes.
Shutter speed is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set ap\
erture value.
Set to  (recording)
Set to ([APERTURE-PRIORITY] Mode) 
Determine aperture value 
 • When the aperture value is increased, the range of depth in 
focus expands, and the picture 
shows up clearly from the position 
of the camera to the background.
 • When the aperture value is  reduced, the range of depth 
in focus shrinks, and the 
background can get blurry.
 • When the picture is too bright  or too dark or there is incorrect 
exposure, the numbers for the 
aperture value and shutter speed 
are shown in red.
Aperture value 
 
■Aperture values that can be set 
Aperture value  Shutter speeds (seconds) set on this camera 
F4.0 - F6.3 8 - 1/2000
F3.5 8 - 1/1600
F3.3 8 - 1/1300
 • Aperture values that can be set vary depending on the zoom position. (T\
he above table 
is at Max. W) 
 
●LCD monitor brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded. 
●If too bright, increase the aperture, and if too dark, reduce the apertu\
re.
  Determine aperture and record 
[APERTURE-PRIORITY] Mode
Recording Mode: 
When recording, you can control the shutter speed to meet your recording\
 purposes.
Aperture is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set shutter\
 speed.
Set to  (recording)
Set to  ([SHUTTER-PRIORITY] Mode) 
Determine shutter speed 
 • At faster shutter speeds, 
movements by the subject show 
as if they are still.
 • At slower shutter speeds,  subjects that are moving show 
as jittery.
 • When the picture is too bright  or too dark or there is incorrect 
exposure, the numbers for the 
aperture value and shutter speed 
are shown in red.
Shutter speed
 
■Shutter speeds that can be set 
Shutter speed (seconds)  Aperture values set on this camera 
86543 .2
F3.3 - F6.3
2.5 2 1.6 1.3 1
1/1.3 1/1.6 1/2 1/2.5 1/3.2 1/4 1/5 1/6 1/8 1/10
1/13 1/15 1/20 1/25 1/30
1/40 1/50 1/60 1/80 1/100
1/125 1/160 1/200 1/250 1/320
1/400 1/500 1/640 1/800 1/1000 1/1300
1/1600 F3.5 - F6.3
1/2000 F4.0 - F6.3
 • Aperture values that are set vary depending on the zoom position. (The \
above table is 
at max. W.)
 
●LCD monitor brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded. 
●When using a slow shutter speed, it is recommended to use a tripod. 
●In [SHUTTER-PRIORITY] Mode,  cannot be set.
  Determine shutter speed and record 
[SHUTTER-PRIORITY] Mode
Recording Mode:  
						

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When recording, you can control the range of focus (depth of field) to\
 meet your recording 
purposes.
Shutter speed is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set ap\
erture value.
Set to  (recording)
Set to ([APERTURE-PRIORITY] Mode) 
Determine aperture value 
 • When the aperture value is increased, the range of depth in 
focus expands, and the picture 
shows up clearly from the position 
of the camera to the background.
 • When the aperture value is  reduced, the range of depth 
in focus shrinks, and the 
background can get blurry.
 • When the picture is too bright  or too dark or there is incorrect 
exposure, the numbers for the 
aperture value and shutter speed 
are shown in red.
Aperture value 
 
■Aperture values that can be set 
Aperture value  Shutter speeds (seconds) set on this camera 
F4.0 - F6.3 8 - 1/2000
F3.5 8 - 1/1600
F3.3 8 - 1/1300
 • Aperture values that can be set vary depending on the zoom position. (T\
he above table 
is at Max. W) 
 
●LCD monitor brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded. 
●If too bright, increase the aperture, and if too dark, reduce the apertu\
re.
  Determine aperture and record 
[APERTURE-PRIORITY] Mode
Recording Mode: 
When recording, you can control the shutter speed to meet your recording\
 purposes.
Aperture is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set shutter\
 speed.
Set to  (recording)
Set to  ([SHUTTER-PRIORITY] Mode) 
Determine shutter speed 
 • At faster shutter speeds, 
movements by the subject show 
as if they are still.
 • At slower shutter speeds,  subjects that are moving show 
as jittery.
 • When the picture is too bright  or too dark or there is incorrect 
exposure, the numbers for the 
aperture value and shutter speed 
are shown in red.
Shutter speed
 
■Shutter speeds that can be set 
Shutter speed (seconds)  Aperture values set on this camera 
86543 .2
F3.3 - F6.3
2.5 2 1.6 1.3 1
1/1.3 1/1.6 1/2 1/2.5 1/3.2 1/4 1/5 1/6 1/8 1/10
1/13 1/15 1/20 1/25 1/30
1/40 1/50 1/60 1/80 1/100
1/125 1/160 1/200 1/250 1/320
1/400 1/500 1/640 1/800 1/1000 1/1300
1/1600 F3.5 - F6.3
1/2000 F4.0 - F6.3
 • Aperture values that are set vary depending on the zoom position. (The \
above table is 
at max. W.)
 
●LCD monitor brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded. 
●When using a slow shutter speed, it is recommended to use a tripod. 
●In [SHUTTER-PRIORITY] Mode,  cannot be set.
  Determine shutter speed and record 
[SHUTTER-PRIORITY] Mode
Recording Mode:  
						

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This mode of recording lets you set any aperture value and shutter speed\
 when exposure 
adjustment prevents you from recording at the desired exposure (brightn\
ess/darkness). 
Also, long-exposure recording of up to 60 seconds is possible.
Set to  (recording)
Set to  ([MANUAL EXPOSURE] Mode)
 • Manual exposure assist is displayed. (About  10 seconds)
Determine aperture and shutter 
speed 
◄► : Adjust aperture value
▲▼ : Adjust shutter speed
 • When the picture is too bright  or too dark or there is incorrect 
exposure, the numbers for the 
aperture value and shutter speed 
are shown in red.
 • If the shutter is pressed halfway,  manual exposure assist is 
displayed. (About 10 seconds) 
Aperture value/shutter speed
 
■Aperture values and shutter speeds that can be set 
Aperture value  Shutter speed (seconds) 
F4.0 - F6.3 60 - 1/2000
F3.5 60 - 1/1600
F3.3 60 - 1/1300
 • Aperture values that can be set vary depending on the zoom position. (T\
he above table 
is at Max. W.)
 
■Manual exposure assist (estimate) 
Shows pictures with standard brightness.
Shows brighter pictures. For standard brightness, either use a faster 
shutter speed or increase aperture value.
Shows darker pictures. For standard brightness, either use a slower 
shutter speed or reduce aperture value.
 
●LCD monitor brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded. 
●In Manual Exposure Mode,  cannot be set.
  Determine aperture and shutter speed and record 
[MANUAL EXPOSURE] Mode
Recording Mode: 
Registering your preferred Recording Mode, [REC] menu settings, etc. to \
[CUST.SET 
MEM.] and setting the mode dial to  allows you to switch quickly to those settings.
  [CUST.SET MEM.] Registering your own settings 
Up to 3 current camera settings can be registered.
 
■Recording Mode:      
Select the Recording Mode 
you wish to register and set 
the [REC] menu, [SETUP] 
menu, etc.
Select [CUST.SET MEM.] 
from the [SETUP] menu 
(→22) 
Select the custom set to 
register 
Select [YES] 
Close the menu 
 
●The following menus and functions are saved in the custom set.
[REC] menu / Recording Functions  [SETUP] menu 
[PICTURE SIZE]
[QUALITY]
[ASPECT RATIO]
[INTELLIGENT ISO]
[SENSITIVITY]
[WHITE BALANCE]
[FACE RECOG.] (ON/OFF 
only)
[AF MODE] 
[PRE AF]
[METERING MODE]
[I.EXPOSURE]
[MIN. SHTR SPEED] [BURST]
[I.RESOLUTION]
[DIGITAL ZOOM]
[COLOR EFFECT]
[PICT.ADJ.]
[STABILIZER]
[AUDIO REC.]
[AF ASSIST  LAMP]
[RED-EYE REMOVAL]
[REC MODE]
Exposure Compensation
[AUTO BRACKET]
[MULTI ASPECT][GUIDE LINE]
[HISTOGRAM]
[ZOOM RESUME]
  Register your own settings and record 
[CUSTOM] Mode
Recording Mode:  
						

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This mode of recording lets you set any aperture value and shutter speed\
 when exposure 
adjustment prevents you from recording at the desired exposure (brightn\
ess/darkness). 
Also, long-exposure recording of up to 60 seconds is possible.
Set to  (recording)
Set to  ([MANUAL EXPOSURE] Mode)
 • Manual exposure assist is displayed. (About  10 seconds)
Determine aperture and shutter 
speed 
◄► : Adjust aperture value
▲▼ : Adjust shutter speed
 • When the picture is too bright  or too dark or there is incorrect 
exposure, the numbers for the 
aperture value and shutter speed 
are shown in red.
 • If the shutter is pressed halfway,  manual exposure assist is 
displayed. (About 10 seconds) 
Aperture value/shutter speed
 
■Aperture values and shutter speeds that can be set 
Aperture value  Shutter speed (seconds) 
F4.0 - F6.3 60 - 1/2000
F3.5 60 - 1/1600
F3.3 60 - 1/1300
 • Aperture values that can be set vary depending on the zoom position. (T\
he above table 
is at Max. W.)
 
■Manual exposure assist (estimate) 
Shows pictures with standard brightness.
Shows brighter pictures. For standard brightness, either use a faster 
shutter speed or increase aperture value.
Shows darker pictures. For standard brightness, either use a slower 
shutter speed or reduce aperture value.
 
●LCD monitor brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded. 
●In Manual Exposure Mode,  cannot be set.
  Determine aperture and shutter speed and record 
[MANUAL EXPOSURE] Mode
Recording Mode: 
Registering your preferred Recording Mode, [REC] menu settings, etc. to \
[CUST.SET 
MEM.] and setting the mode dial to  allows you to switch quickly to those settings.
  [CUST.SET MEM.] Registering your own settings 
Up to 3 current camera settings can be registered.
 
■Recording Mode:      
Select the Recording Mode 
you wish to register and set 
the [REC] menu, [SETUP] 
menu, etc.
Select [CUST.SET MEM.] 
from the [SETUP] menu 
(→22) 
Select the custom set to 
register 
Select [YES] 
Close the menu 
 
●The following menus and functions are saved in the custom set.
[REC] menu / Recording Functions  [SETUP] menu 
[PICTURE SIZE]
[QUALITY]
[ASPECT RATIO]
[INTELLIGENT ISO]
[SENSITIVITY]
[WHITE BALANCE]
[FACE RECOG.] (ON/OFF 
only)
[AF MODE] 
[PRE AF]
[METERING MODE]
[I.EXPOSURE]
[MIN. SHTR SPEED] [BURST]
[I.RESOLUTION]
[DIGITAL ZOOM]
[COLOR EFFECT]
[PICT.ADJ.]
[STABILIZER]
[AUDIO REC.]
[AF ASSIST  LAMP]
[RED-EYE REMOVAL]
[REC MODE]
Exposure Compensation
[AUTO BRACKET]
[MULTI ASPECT][GUIDE LINE]
[HISTOGRAM]
[ZOOM RESUME]
  Register your own settings and record 
[CUSTOM] Mode
Recording Mode:  
						

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Taking pictures according to the scene 
[SCENE MODE]
Recording Mode:  
[CUSTOM] Switch to your own settings and record 
Settings registered in [CUST.SET MEM.] can be quickly called up by setting the mode dial 
to .
Set to  (recording)
Set to  (Custom Mode)
Select custom set 
 • Press [DISPLAY] to display the registered settings content. 
Use ◄►  to switch between 
screens.
Press [DISPLAY] again to return.
 
●Even if [REC] menu, etc. is changed in [CUSTOM], the content of the custom set does 
not change. When changing registration content, reset in [CUST.SET MEM.].
 
●At the time of purchase, [PROGRAM AE] Mode initial settings are registered in the 
custom set.
Register your own settings and record 
[CUSTOM] Mode (continued)
Recording Mode: 
Using [SCENE MODE] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (\
exposure, 
coloring, etc.) for given scenes. 
Set to  
Set to 
Select and set the scene
(Press [MENU/SET] and then press ► , if 
scene menu is not displayed)
 
●Scene menu
Zoom lever can 
also be used to 
switch to next 
screen.
To see description of each scene:
Select the scene, and press the 
[DISPLAY] button.
 
■To take motion pictures 
(→72)
 
■Registering commonly used 
scenes
[MY SCN MODE]  (→71)
[MY SCENE MODE]   (→71)
 
●Selecting a Scene Mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the coloring of 
your picture.
 
●Following [REC] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot \
be selected 
manually (available settings vary according to scene setting).
[INTELLIGENT ISO], [SENSITIVITY], [METERING MODE], [I.EXPOSURE], [MIN. 
SHTR SPEED], [I.RESOLUTION], [COLOR EFFECT], [PICT.ADJ.]
 
●White Balance can only be set in the next scene. (Setting is restored t\
o [AWB] when 
scene is changed.)
[PORTRAIT], [SOFT SKIN], [TRANSFORM], [SELF PORTRAIT], [PANORAMA ASSIST] 
(First picture only), [SPORTS], [BABY], [PET], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], 
[PIN HOLE], [HIGH DYNAMIC], [PHOTO FRAME], [UNDERWATER] (fine adjustment 
only)
 
●The types of flash available ( →48) vary according to the scene. The Scene Mode flash 
setting is reset to the default setting when the Scene Mode is changed.
 
●Guidelines displayed in gray in [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY 
SKY], and [FIREWORKS] Scene Modes. [MENU/SET]
[DISPLAY]
Zoom lever