Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs9 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Taking pictures with flash
Recording Mode:         
Display [Flash]
Select the desired type
Type, operationsUses[Auto]
 • Automatically judges whether or not to flash Normal use
[Auto/Red-Eye]∗1 • Automatically judges whether or not to flash 
(reduce red-eye) Taking pictures of subjects in dark 
places
[Forced Flash On]
 • Always flash Taking pictures with backlight or 
under bright lighting (e.g. fluorescent)
[Forced On/Red-Eye]∗1 • Always flash (reduce red-eye)[Slow Sync./Red-Eye]∗1 • Automatically judges whether or not to flash 
(reduce red-eye; slow shutter speed to take 
brighter pictures) Taking pictures of subjects against a 
nightscape (tripod recommended)
[Forced Flash Off]
 • Never flash Places where flash use is prohibited
∗1  
Two flashes will be emitted. Do not move until after the second flash. In\
terval between flashes varies 
according to brightness of subject.
If [Red-Eye Removal] on the [Rec] menu is [ON], the 
 appears with the flash icon, red-eye 
is automatically detected and still picture data is corrected. (Only wh\
en [AF Mode] is  (Face 
Detection))
 
■ Available types in each mode (○: Available, –: Not available, : Default setting)
       ○∗2○○ ○ ○–○–––––○–○○ ○– – – –––––○–○○ ○ ○–○––○○–○––– – – – –○○–––––○–– –○–○○––○–○○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○–○○○
∗2  Set to , ,  or  depending on the subject and brightness. • The flash cannot be used when recording motion pictures, Scene Modes , , , , , ,  or . 
 
■The available flash range when [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO]
W side (Max.) Approx. 60 cm (1.97 feet) - 5.0 m (16.4 feet)
T side (Max.) Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) - 2.8 m (9.18 feet)
 
 
●Shutter speeds are as follows:
 •, , ,  : 1/60 ∗3 - 1/4000th
 •,  : 1 ∗3,∗4 - 1/4000th
∗3 Varies according to [Min. Shtr Speed] setting. 
∗4  When [Min. Shtr Speed] is set to [AUTO], and a jitter is detected when [Stabilizer] is 
turned to [ON], the maximum speed is 1/4 second. Also varies according to [Intelligent 
Auto] Mode, [Scene Mode], zoom position.
 
●The effect of Red-Eye Reduction varies depending on the subject and is affected by 
factors such as distance to the subject, whether the subject is looking \
at the camera 
during preliminary flash, and so on. In some cases, the effect of Red-Eye Reduction 
may be negligible.
 
●Do not put your hands over the light-emitting area of the flash ( →8) or look at it 
from close range (a few centimeters away).
Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects (heat/light m\
ay damage subject). 
●Flash settings may be changed when changing Recording Mode. 
●Scene Mode flash settings are restored to default when Scene Mode is cha\
nged. 
●Edges of picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distan\
ces without 
using zoom (close to max. W). This may be remedied by using a little zoom. 
 
●No pictures may be taken if these marks (e.g. ) are flashing (flash is charging). 
●Insufficient light may prevent appropriate exposure or White Balance. 
●Flash charging may take time if battery is low, or if using flash repeatedly. 
						

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Taking close-up pictures
Recording Mode:     
When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] () enables you to take 
pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to \
3 cm (0.10 feet) for 
max. W). 
Display [Macro Mode]
Select [AF Macro]
Take a picture
 display
 Taking close-up pictures without standing close to subject  “Tele macro” function
“Tele macro” operates automatically when Optical or Extended Optical Zo\
om ratios 
are close to the maximum T setting (16x or above for Optical Zoom). The focus can be 
aligned for distances as close as 1 m (3.28 feet). (
 changes to )
 
●It may take some time until 
distant subjects come into focus.
 
●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. 
●When [AF Tracking] is set, zoom macro is canceled. 
●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]
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)
Zoom lever 
						

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Taking close-up pictures
Recording Mode:     
When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] () enables you to take 
pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to \
3 cm (0.10 feet) for 
max. W). 
Display [Macro Mode]
Select [AF Macro]
Take a picture
 display
 Taking close-up pictures without standing close to subject  “Tele macro” function
“Tele macro” operates automatically when Optical or Extended Optical Zo\
om ratios 
are close to the maximum T setting (16x or above for Optical Zoom). The focus can be 
aligned for distances as close as 1 m (3.28 feet). (
 changes to )
 
●It may take some time until 
distant subjects come into focus.
 
●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. 
●When [AF Tracking] is set, zoom macro is canceled. 
●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]
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)
Zoom lever 
						

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Positioning camera and subject within 
accessible range for focus alignment  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.
 
●Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shu\
tter button is 
pressed fully here.
 
●After self-timer indicator stops flashing, it may then be lit for AF Assist Lamp. 
●This function cannot be used in the [Underwater] and [Hi-Speed Burst] Sc\
ene Modes, 
or when recording motion pictures.
 
●[10sec.] cannot be chosen in [Self Portrait] Scene Mode.
Display [Selftimer]
Select time duration
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)
Focus range
When a subject is too close to the camera, the picture may not be proper\
ly focused. The 
shortest recording distance differs depending on the zoom ratio and the setting in macro 
recording mode.
During optical zooming Zoom ratio (guideline) Shortest recording distance∗1
[Macro Mode]∗2[Macro Mode]
[OFF]∗3
1x 3 cm (0.10 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet)
2x 10 cm (0.33 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet)
3x 20 cm (0.66 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet)
4x 40 cm (1.32 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet)
5x 1 m (3.28 feet) 1 m (3.28 feet)
6x 1.5 m (4.92 feet) 1.5 m (4.92 feet)
7x - 11x 2 m (6.57 feet) 2 m (6.57 feet)
12x - 15x 1.5 m (4.92 feet) 2 m (6.57 feet)
16x 1 m (3.28 feet) 2 m (6.57 feet)
∗1  The shortest recording distance is the distance from the lens front to t\
he subject. This distance 
changes gradually depending on the zoom position. 
∗2  The shortest recording distance is identical under the following setting\
s.
 • ([Intelligent Auto] Mode)
 • [Motion Picture] Mode
 • [Food], [Candle Light], [Baby], [Pet], [High Sens.], [Hi-Speed Burst], [\
Flash Burst], [Pin Hole], [Film  Grain], [High Dynamic], [Underwater] in Scene Mode
∗3 The shortest recording distance is identical under the following setting\
s.  • [Portrait], [Soft Skin], [Transform], [Panorama Assist], [Sports], [Party], [Sunset], [Starry Sky], [Beach], [Snow], [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode
 
●Ranges for focus alignment differ for Scene Modes. 
						

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Positioning camera and subject within 
accessible range for focus alignment  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.
 
●Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shu\
tter button is 
pressed fully here.
 
●After self-timer indicator stops flashing, it may then be lit for AF Assist Lamp. 
●This function cannot be used in the [Underwater] and [Hi-Speed Burst] Sc\
ene Modes, 
or when recording motion pictures.
 
●[10sec.] cannot be chosen in [Self Portrait] Scene Mode.
Display [Selftimer]
Select time duration
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)
Focus range
When a subject is too close to the camera, the picture may not be proper\
ly focused. The 
shortest recording distance differs depending on the zoom ratio and the setting in macro 
recording mode.
During optical zooming Zoom ratio (guideline) Shortest recording distance∗1
[Macro Mode]∗2[Macro Mode]
[OFF]∗3
1x 3 cm (0.10 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet)
2x 10 cm (0.33 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet)
3x 20 cm (0.66 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet)
4x 40 cm (1.32 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet)
5x 1 m (3.28 feet) 1 m (3.28 feet)
6x 1.5 m (4.92 feet) 1.5 m (4.92 feet)
7x - 11x 2 m (6.57 feet) 2 m (6.57 feet)
12x - 15x 1.5 m (4.92 feet) 2 m (6.57 feet)
16x 1 m (3.28 feet) 2 m (6.57 feet)
∗1  The shortest recording distance is the distance from the lens front to t\
he subject. This distance 
changes gradually depending on the zoom position. 
∗2  The shortest recording distance is identical under the following setting\
s.
 • ([Intelligent Auto] Mode)
 • [Motion Picture] Mode
 • [Food], [Candle Light], [Baby], [Pet], [High Sens.], [Hi-Speed Burst], [\
Flash Burst], [Pin Hole], [Film  Grain], [High Dynamic], [Underwater] in Scene Mode
∗3 The shortest recording distance is identical under the following setting\
s.  • [Portrait], [Soft Skin], [Transform], [Panorama Assist], [Sports], [Party], [Sunset], [Starry Sky], [Beach], [Snow], [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode
 
●Ranges for focus alignment differ for Scene Modes. 
						

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Corrects exposure to obtain optimum exposure (for example, if there is \
difference 
between bringhtness of object and background).
 
●Depending on the brightness, this may not be possible in some cases. 
●After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value ( for example) is displayed. 
●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]
Select a value
 
• If the picture is too dark, adjust the exposure 
to the “+” direction.
 • If the picture is too bright, adjust the  exposure to the “-” direction.
  Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation
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.
Display [Auto Bracket]
Press ▲  several times to switch 
[Exposure] to [Auto Bracket]
Select a value
Value displayed 
after Exposure 
Compensation 
set
 • The first still picture is recorded without 
compensation, the second still picture is 
recorded with exposure adjusted in the 
“-” direction, and the third still picture is 
recorded with exposure adjusted in the “+” 
direction.
 
●Cannot be used with flash. 
●Canceled when the power is turned off. 
●When [Auto Bracket] is set, [Burst] is 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 re\
cording 
motion pictures.
  Recording while exposure is changed 
automatically 
([Auto Bracket])
Recording Mode:        
						

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Corrects exposure to obtain optimum exposure (for example, if there is \
difference 
between bringhtness of object and background).
 
●Depending on the brightness, this may not be possible in some cases. 
●After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value ( for example) is displayed. 
●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]
Select a value
 
• If the picture is too dark, adjust the exposure 
to the “+” direction.
 • If the picture is too bright, adjust the  exposure to the “-” direction.
  Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation
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.
Display [Auto Bracket]
Press ▲  several times to switch 
[Exposure] to [Auto Bracket]
Select a value
Value displayed 
after Exposure 
Compensation 
set
 • The first still picture is recorded without 
compensation, the second still picture is 
recorded with exposure adjusted in the 
“-” direction, and the third still picture is 
recorded with exposure adjusted in the “+” 
direction.
 
●Cannot be used with flash. 
●Canceled when the power is turned off. 
●When [Auto Bracket] is set, [Burst] is 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 re\
cording 
motion pictures.
  Recording while exposure is changed 
automatically 
([Auto Bracket])
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 ([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 
 
●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  ([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
 
●LCD monitor brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded. 
●When using a slow shutter speed, it is recommended to use a tripod.
  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 ([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 
 
●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  ([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
 
●LCD monitor brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded. 
●When using a slow shutter speed, it is recommended to use a tripod.
  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  ([Manual Exposure] Mode)
 • Manual exposure assist is displayed.
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.
Aperture value/shutter speed
 
■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.
  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 ( →20) 
Select the custom set to 
register 
Select [Yes] 
 
●Self-timer is not stored in custom set. 
●The following [Setup] menus are stored in custom set.
 • [Guide Line]    • [Histogram]    • [Zoom Resume]    • [Auto Rev\
iew]
  Register your own settings and record 
[Custom] Mode
Recording Mode: