Panasonic DMC LZ1 - Lumix Digital Camera Operating Instructions Manual

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54VQT1L86Advanced-ShootingNIGHT PORTRAIT modeThis allows you to take pictures of aperson and the background with near real-life brightness.NIGHT PORTRAITThis function is suitable for taking picturesof a person in dark places.NIGHT SCENERYNight scenery is vividly photographed withmaximum of 8 seconds slow shutter.ILLUMINATIONSIlluminations are photographed beautifully.CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERYThe aperture value can be changed withthe same setting in [NIGHT SCENERY].(See P50 Aperture-priority AE)Recording techniqueWe recommend using a tripod and theself-timer for taking pictures.In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], we recommendrotating the zoom lever to W (Wide)and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) fromthe subject when taking a picture. Keepthe subject still for about 1 second aftertaking the picture.The range in which the focus is adjustedis:[NIGHT PORTRAIT]: 1.2 m (3.94 feet)to 5 m (16.41 feet)other settings: 5 m (16.41 feet) to ZFor details about available flash range,see P44 .The shutter may remain closed (max.about 8 sec.) after taking the picturebecause of signal processing. This is nota malfunction.Noise may become noticeable whentaking pictures in dark places.The fl ash ([ Slow sync./Red-eyereduction] fi xed) can be set for settingsonly for [NIGHT PORTRAIT].■•••––••••In [NIGHT SCENERY] the shutter speedbecomes as follows:Max. 8 seconds:When optical image stabilizer is [OFF]When optical image stabilizer is[MODE1] or [MODE2] and the cameradetermines that there is little jitterMax. 1/8 second:Other cases than the case listed above.[CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERY] isselected, [SENSITIVITY] is fixed to[ISO100].When [NIGHT PORTRAIT] is selected,the initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ](face detection).You cannot set the white balance.•–––•••To select each advanced scene ( P52 )