Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ15 Operating Instructions Manual

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38 VQT1P98 VQT1P98 391 Display ‘FLASH’2 Select the desired typeFLASHFORCED FLASH ONFORCED FLASH OFFAUTO/RED-EYEAUTOSLOW SYNC./RED-EYESETSELECT(Screen example: DMC-TZ15)Displayed for approx. 5 sec.Can also be selected with ►.Type, operations UsesAUTO• Automatically judges whether or not to flash Normal use12AUTO/RED-EYE reduction• Automatically judges whether or not to flash(reduce red-eye)Taking pictures of subjects in darkplacesFORCED FLASH ON• Always flashTaking pictures with backlight orunder bright lighting (e.g. fluorescent)12FORCED FLASH ON/RED-EYE reduction(For ‘PARTY’ and ‘CANDLE LIGHT’ scene modesonly (P.47))• Always flash (reduce red-eye)12SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE reduction• Automatically judges whether or not to flash(reduce red eye; slow shutter speed to take brighterpictures)Taking pictures of subjects against anightscape (tripod recommended)FORCED FLASH OFF• Never flash Places where flash use is prohibited1 When digital red-eye correction function operates, red-eye will be detected andcorrected automatically when the flash is emitted. (DMC-TZ15 only)As two flashes will be emitted, do not move until after the second flash (correctioneffect may vary according to person). Interval between flashes varies according tobrightness of subject.2 DMC-TZ11 onlyShutter speeds are as follows:• , , , , , : 1/30 3 - 1/2000th• , , : 1/8 3 - 1/2000th ( 3 Varies according to ‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’ setting.Max. 1/4 sec. when ‘INTELLIGENT ISO’ in use; max. 1 sec. when ‘STABILIZER’ setto ‘OFF’ or when blur is insignificant. Also varies according to ‘INTELLIGENT AUTO’mode, ‘SCENE MODE’, zoom position.)Stand at least 1 m away whenusing flash to take pictures ofinfants.Available types in each mode ( : default setting)SCENE MODE213331 Set to (AUTO), (AUTO/RED-EYE reduction), or (SLOW SYNC./RED-EYEreduction) according to subject and brightness.2 DMC-TZ15 only 3 DMC-TZ11: , ,• Cannot be used with MOTION PICTURE mode and scene modes , , , ,, , or .Focus range according to ISO sensitivity and zoomFocus rangeMax. W Max. TSENSITIVITY(P.57)AUTO Approx. 0.6-5.3 m Approx. 1.0-3.6 mISO100 Approx. 0.6-1.6 m Approx. 1.0-1.1 mISO200 Approx. 0.6-2.3 m Approx. 1.0-1.6 mISO400 Approx. 0.6-3.3 m Approx. 1.0-2.2 mISO800 Approx. 0.8-4.7 m Approx. 1.0-3.2 mISO1600 Approx. 1.15-6.7 m Approx. 1.0-4.5 mINTELLIGENTISO(P.56)ISOMAX400 Approx. 0.6-3.3 m Approx. 1.0-2.2 mISOMAX800 Approx. 0.8-4.7 m Approx. 1.0-3.2 mISOMAX1600 Approx. 1.15-6.7 m Approx. 1.0-4.5 m‘HIGH SENS.’in SCENEMODE (P.49)ISO1600-ISO6400 Approx. 1.15-13.5 m Approx. 1.0-9.1 mDo not touch or look at the flash (P.14) from close distances (i.e. a few cm).Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects (heat/light may damagesubject).Flash settings may be changed when changing recording mode.Scene mode flash settings are restored to default when scene mode is changed.Edges of picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distances without usingzoom (close to max. W). This may be remedied by using a little zoom.If flash is to be emitted, flash type marks (e.g. ) will turn red when shutter button ispressed halfway.No pictures may be taken if these marks (e.g. ) are flashing (flash is charging).Insufficient flash reach may be due to inadequately set exposure or white balance.Flash effect may not be fully achieved with high shutter speeds.Flash charging may take time if battery is low, or if using flash repeatedly.When using ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (P.24), LCD monitor is shut off while flash is charging.Applications(Record) 2 Taking pictures with flash