Panasonic DMC-TZ5 Operating Instructions Manual

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50 VQT1Q15 VQT1Q15 51STARRYSKYTake clear pictures of starry skies or darksubjects.• Main fixed settingsFLASH: FORCED FLASH OFFAUDIO REC.: OFFCONTINUOUS AF: OFFSTABILIZER: OFFSENSITIVITY: ISO100• ‘EXPOSURE’, ‘AUTO BRACKET’,and ‘BURST’ cannot be used.• Shutter speed settingsSelect with ▲▼, and press ‘MENU/SET’.• The number ofseconds can bechanged with quicksetting. (P.66)Press shutter button.Countdown beginsTips• Set longer shutter speeds for darkerconditions.• Always use a tripod.• Self-timer recommended.• Do not move the camera until the countdown(above) has ended.(Countdown for processing is redisplayedafterwards)FIREWORKSTake clear pictures of fireworks in the nightsky.• Shutter speed can be set to 1/4second or 2 seconds (if little jitteror if optical image stabilizer is‘OFF’). (when not using exposurecompensation)• Main fixed settingsFLASH: FORCED FLASH OFFSENSITIVITY: ISO100CONTINUOUS AF: OFFAF ASSIST LAMP: OFFTips• Stand at least 10 m away.• Tripod recommended.BEACHBring out the clear blues of the sky and thesea without darkening subject. • ‘AF MODE’ default setting is(face detection).• Beware of sand and sea water.SNOWBring out the natural colour of snow in skislope and mountain scenes.• Battery life is reduced in lower airtemperatures.Applications(Record) 7 Taking pictures according tothe scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)How to select a scene (P.44)Using flash in scene modes (P.39)Scene Uses, Tips NotesAERIALPHOTOTake pictures of the view from aircraftwindows.• Main fixed settingsFLASH: FORCED FLASH OFFAF ASSIST LAMP: OFF• Turn the camera off whentaking off or landing.• When using the camera, followall instructions from the cabincrew.Tips• Angle the camera towards areas of contrastingcolours when aligning the focus.• Check that the interior of the aircraft is notreflected in the window.UNDERWATERAchieve natural colours under water. • Always use marine case (DMW-MCTZ5, optional).• Self-timer: Cannot be usedAF LOCK(focus fixed)AF areaTips• For fast moving subjects, align with the AFarea and press ◄ (AF lock).Press ◄ again to release.• Adjust red and blue levels with ‘white balancefine adjustment’ (P.58).• Focus: Max. W: 5 cm and aboveMax. T : 1 m and above(2 m and above unless max.T)MULTIASPECT(DMC-TZ5/DMC-TZ15Only)Take pictures in each of the three aspectratios (4:3, 3:2, 16:9) in one go.Tips• Ensure that subject is in centre of picture.3:2 (Red)16:9 (Green)4:3 (Blue)• Main fixed settingsQUALITY: (Standard)PICTURE SIZE: Max. size ofeach aspect ratio• Cannot be used when memoryis only available for 2 pictures orfewer (number flashes).• Focus, exposure, white balance,and ISO sensitivity settings will bethe same for all three pictures.• The following functions cannot beused.Extra optical zoom/ Digital zoom/AUTO BRACKET/ GUIDE LINE/HISTOGRAM/ BURST/ AUDIOREC.• Edges may be cut off whenprinting – be sure to check inadvance.Scene Uses, Tips Notes