Panasonic DMC-TZ5 Operating Instructions Manual

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46 VQT1Q15 VQT1Q15 47PORTRAITImproves the skin tone of subjects for ahealthier appearance in bright daylightconditions.• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is(face detection).Tips• Stand as close as possible to subject.• Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)SOFTSKINSmooths skin colours in bright, outdoordaylight conditions (portraits from chestupwards).• Clarity of effect may varydepending on brightness.• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is(face detection).Tips• Stand as close as possible to subject.• Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)SELFPORTRAITTake pictures of yourself. • To take pictures with audio (P.63)(self-timer indicator illuminatedduring recording)• Main fixed settingsSTABILIZER: MODE2AF ASSIST LAMP: OFFSELFTIMER: OFF/2SEC.ZOOM RESUME: OFF• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is(face detection).Tips• Press shutter button halfway → self-timerindicator illuminates → press shutter buttonfully → review(if self-timer indicator flashes, focus is notcorrectly aligned)• Focus: 30 - 70 cm (Max. W)• Do not use zoom (harder to focus).(Zoom moved to max. W automatically)• 2-second self-timer (P.42) recommended.SCENERYTake clear pictures of wide, distant subjects. • Main fixed settingsFLASH: FORCED FLASH OFFAF ASSIST LAMP: OFFTips• Stand at least 5 m away.SPORTSTake pictures of scenes with fast movement,e.g. sports.• Main fixed settingINTELLIGENT ISO: ISOMAX800• Digital zoom: Cannot be setTips• Stand at least 5 m away.Scene Uses, Tips NotesApplications(Record) 7 Taking pictures according tothe scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)How to select a scene (P.44)Using flash in scene modes (P.39)NIGHTPORTRAITTake pictures of people and nightscapes withclose to actual brightness.• Interference may be noticeablewith dark scenes.• Shutter may remain closed for1 second after taking picture.• Main fixed settingCONTINUOUS AF: OFF• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is(face detection).Tips• Subject should not move for at least 1 second.(Shutter speed: max. 1 sec.)• Use flash.• Tripod, self-timer recommended.• Stand 1.2 - 5 m (Max. W (wide-angle), 1.5 mrecommended) away.NIGHTSCENERYTake clear pictures of night scenes. • Interference may be noticeablewith dark scenes.• Shutter may remain closed for upto 8 seconds after taking picture.• Main fixed settingsFLASH: FORCED FLASH OFFCONTINUOUS AF: OFFAF ASSIST LAMP: OFFSENSITIVITY: ISO100-800Tips• Stand at least 5 m away.• Do not move for 8 seconds.(Shutter speed: max. 8 sec. if little jitter, orusing tripod, or optical image stabilizer is‘OFF’)• Tripod, self-timer recommendedFOODTake natural-looking pictures of food.−Tips• Focus: Max. W: 5 cm and aboveMax. T : 1 m and above(2 m and above unless max.T)PARTYBrighten subjects and background inpictures of indoor events, such as weddings. • ‘AF MODE’ default setting is(face detection).Tips• Stand approx. 1.5 m away.• Zoom: Wide (W side)• Use flash.• Tripod, self-timer recommended.CANDLELIGHTBring out the atmosphere of a candlelit room. • ‘AF MODE’ default setting is(face detection).Tips• Focus: Max. W: 5 cm and aboveMax. T : 1 m and above(2 m and above unless max.T)• Do not use flash.• Tripod, self-timer recommended.(Shutter speed: max. 1 sec.)Scene Uses, Tips Notes