Panasonic DMC LZ1 - Lumix Digital Camera Operating Instructions Manual

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69VQT1L86Advanced-ShootingThe number of recordable pictures varydepending on the subject.The number of recordable picturesdisplayed on LCD monitor may notcorrespond with recorded pictures.i[ ASPECT RATIO]Setting the aspect ratio ofpicturesBy changing the aspect ratio, you can selectan angle of view that matches the subject.hSelect to take pictures with thesame aspect ratio as a 4:3 TV ora computer monitor.Select to take pictures with the same3:2 aspect ratio as 35 mm fi lm.jThis is suitable for landscapes etc.where a wide view is preferable.This is also suitable for playingback pictures on a wide-screenTV, high-defi nition TV etc.You cannot choose [ ] during motionpicture mode [i].The ends of the recorded pictures maybe cut at printing.••••[ INTELLIGENT ISO]Changing ISO sensitivityautomaticallyThe camera detects the movement of thesubject and then sets the optimal ISOsensitivity and shutter speed according to themovement and the brightness of the subject.The settings listed below indicates theselectable highest ISO sensitivity.OFF Intelligent ISO does not work.ISO MAX400 [MAX] shows the maximumlevel of ISO sensitivity.The ISO sensitivityautomatically increases upto the set value.ISO MAX800ISO MAX1600[ ] displays when you press the shutterbutton halfway. If you press it fully, theshutter speed and ISO sensitivity will bedisplayed.Jitter is avoided when taking pictures indoorsof a moving subject by increasing the ISOsensitivity and making the shutter speedfaster. (However, picture noise will increase.)Noise is avoided when taking picturesindoors of a subject with no movement bydecreasing the ISO sensitivity.Depending on the brightness and howfast the subject is moving, jitter may notbe avoided.When the moving subject is smallWhen the moving subject is at the edgeof the screenWhen the subject starts moving theinstant the shutter button is pressed fullyIf picture noise becomes a problem, werecommend setting the maximum ISOsensitivity to low level, setting the [NOISEREDUCTION] of [PICT.ADJ.] to highlevel, or setting each of the items otherthan [NOISE REDUCTION] to low level.The digital zoom cannot be used.••••–––••Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. ( P19)