Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS6 Operating Instructions Manual

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64 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 65How to select a scene (→61)Using flash in Scene Modes (→48)Taking pictures according to the scene[SCENE MODE] (Continued)Recording Mode:[NIGHTPORTRAIT]Takes pictures of people and nightscapeswith close to actual brightness.Tips• Use flash.• Subject should not move.• Tripod, self-timer recommended.• Stand at least 1.5 m (4.92 feet) away at theWide end (wide-angle)• Focus: Max. W: 60 cm (1.97 feet) - 5 m (16.4 feet)Max. T: 1.2 m (3.94 feet) - 5 m (16.4 feet)• When the camera is set to[STABILIZER] and there is verylittle jitter, or if [STABILIZER] isset to [OFF], shutter speed mayslow down up to 1 second (or upto 8 seconds if flash is set to(Forced Flash Off)).• Interference may be noticeablewith dark scenes.• Shutter may remain closed for 8seconds after taking picture.• Main fixed setting:[PRE AF]: [OFF]• [AF MODE] default setting is(Face Detection).[NIGHTSCENERY]Takes clear pictures of night scenes.Tips• Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.• Tripod, self-timer recommended• When the camera is set to[STABILIZER] and there is verylittle jitter, or if [STABILIZER] isset to [OFF], shutter speed mayslow down up to 8 seconds.• Interference may be noticeablewith dark scenes.• Shutter may remain closed for upto 8 seconds after taking picture.• Main fixed settings:[FLASH]: [FORCED FLASHOFF][SENSITIVITY]: ISO80 - 800[PRE AF]: [OFF][AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF][FOOD]Takes natural-looking pictures of food.Tips• Focus (same as macro recording)Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and aboveMax. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above(5 × to 8 × is 2 m to ∞)−[PARTY]Brighten subjects and background inpictures of indoor events, such as weddings.Tips• Stand approx. 1.5 m (4.92 feet) away.• Zoom: Wide (W side)• Use flash.• Tripod, self-timer recommended.• [AF MODE] default setting is(Face Detection).Scene Uses, Tips Notes Scene Uses, Tips Notes[CANDLELIGHT]Brings out the atmosphere of a candlelitroom.Tips• Focus (same as macro recording)Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and aboveMax. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above(5 × to 8 × is 2 m to ∞)• Do not use flash.• Tripod, self-timer recommended.• When the camera is set to[STABILIZER] and there is verylittle jitter, or if [STABILIZER] isset to [OFF], shutter speed mayslow down up to 1 second.• [AF MODE] default setting is(Face Detection).[BABY]Uses weak flash to bring out skin colors.• To record age and name([BABY1] and [BABY2] can be set separately.)Select [AGE] or [NAME] with ▲▼, press ►,select [SET], and press [MENU/SET].Set the birthday and name.Age: Set birthday with ▲▼◄►, and press[MENU/SET].Name: (See ‘Entering Text’: (→113))Press [MENU/SET].Tips• Make sure [AGE] and [NAME] are [ON] beforetaking a picture.• To reset: Select [RESET] from [SETUP] menu.• Focus (same as macro recording)Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and aboveMax. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above(5 × to 8 × is 2 m to ∞)• Age and name will be displayedfor approx. 5 seconds aftersetting this mode.• When the camera is set to[STABILIZER] and there is verylittle jitter, or if [STABILIZER] isset to [OFF], shutter speed mayslow down up to 1 second.• Age display format depends on[LANGUAGE] setting.• [AGE] and [NAME] print settingcan be made on your computerusing the supplied CD-ROM‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’. Text mayalso be stamped onto the stillpicture using [TEXT STAMP](→128).• Date of birth will be displayed as[0 month 0 day].• Main fixed setting:[INTELLIGENT ISO]:ISOMAX1600• [AF MODE] default setting is(Face Detection).[PET]Records pet’s age and name when takingpictures.Tips• Same as for [BABY]• When the camera is set to[STABILIZER] and there is verylittle jitter, or if [STABILIZER] isset to [OFF], shutter speed mayslow down up to 1 second.• Default settings are as follows.[AF MODE]: (AF Tracking)[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]• Refer to [BABY] for other notesand fixed functions.[SUNSET]Takes clear pictures of scenes such assunsets.• Main fixed settings:[FLASH]: [FORCED FLASHOFF][AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]