Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 User manual

Operating instructions
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-ZS7
DMC-ZS6
DMC-ZS5
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
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Using[SCENEMODE]enablesyoutotakepictureswithoptimumsettings(exposure,
coloring,etc.) for given scenes.
Zoom lever
[DISPLAY] [MENU/SET]
==To take motion pictures
(472)
[] Registering commonly used
scenes
[MY SCN MODE] _ (-+71)
[MY SCENE MODE] (471)
Set to O
Set to SCN
Select and set the scene
(Press [MENU/SET] and then press _-, if
scene menu is not displayed)
@Scene menu
_;_;_I__(_ _--Zoom lever can
_J also be used to
switch to next
_ _@@ _:ii screen.
To see descr pt on of each scene:
Select the scene, and press the
[DISPLAY] button.
®Selecting a Scene Mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the coloring of
your picture.
® Following [REC] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected
manually (available settings vary according to scene setting).
[iNTELLIGENT ISO], [SENSITiViTY], [METERING MODE], [I.EXPOSURE], [MIN.
SHTR SPEED], [I.RESOLUTION], [COLOR EFFECT], [PICT.ADJ.]
®White Balance can only be set in the next scene. (Setting is restored to [AWB] when
scene is changed.)
[PORTRAIT], [SOFT SKIN], [TRANSFORM], [SELF PORTRAIT], [PANORAMAASSIST]
(First picture only), [SPORTS], [BABY], [PET], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST],
[PIN HOLE], [HIGH DYNAMIC], [PHOTO FRAME], [UNDERWATER] (fine adjustment
only)
®The types of flash available (448) vary according to the scene. The Scene Mode flash
setting is reset to the default setting when the Scene Mode is changed.
®Guidelines displayed in gray in [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY
SKY], and [FIREWORKS] Scene Modes. 61

Taking picWres according to the scene
[SCENE MODE[ (Continued)
Recording Mode: _
• [AF MODE] default setting is ,_,:
(Face Detection).
D
[PORTRAmT]
[SOFT
SKIN]
B
[TRANSFORM]
[]
[SELF
PORTRAIT]
Improves the skin tone of subjects for a
healthier appearance in bright daylight
conditions,
• Stand as close as possible to subject,
• Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)
Smoothes skin colors in bright, outdoor
daylight conditions (portraits from chest
upwards).
• Stand as close as possible to subject,
• Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)
Changes the appearance of the subject by
stretching the length or width.
_Use A T to select the Transform level, and
press [MENU/SET] to set.
• The settings can also
be changed in the
Quick menu. (_112)
_)Take the picture.
• This function can be used for personal use
only, and is not to be used for unauthorized
commercial purposes or commercial gain,
which would represent a copyright issue.
• Do not use in ways that violate public order
and decency or defame or slander others.
• Do not use in ways that harm the subject.
Take pictures of yourself,
• Press shutter button halfway _ self-timer
indicator illuminates _ press shutter button
fully _ review
(if self-timer indicator flashes, focus is not
correctly aligned)
• Focus: 30 cm - 1.2 m (0.99 - 3.94 feet)
(Max. W)
• Do not use zoom (harder to focus).
(Zoom moved to max. W automatically)
• 2-second self-timer recommended.
• Clarity of effect may vary
depending on brightness.
• [AF MODE] default setting is ,_&:
(Face Detection),
• If a part of the background etc,
is a color close to skin color, this
part is also smoothed,
• When taking a picture, a process
is performed that improves the
skin appearance,
• The picture quality becomes
slightly lower,
• [PICTURE SIZE] will be fixed
according to the ]ASPECT
RATIO] setting, as detailed below,
_:3M
_:2,5M
• The following__nction is fixed:
[QUALITY]: _ (Standard)
• [AF MODE] default setting is ,_,:
(Face Detection),
• Face Detection may not work
as effectively when using ]SLIM
HIGH] or [STRETCH HIGH],
• The following functions cannot
be used:
Extended Optical Zoom/[DIGITAL
ZOOM]/[AUTO BRACKET]/
[MULTI ASPECT]/[BU RST]
• To take pictures with audio (7106)
(self-timer indicator illuminated
during recording)
• Main fixed settings:
[ZOOM RESUME]: [OFF]
[SELFTIMER]: [OFF]/[2SEC,]
[STABILIZER]: [MODE 2]
[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]
• [AF MODE] default setting is :_e:
(Face Detection),
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[SCENERY]
[PANORAMA
ASSIST]
[SPORTS]
Takes clear pictures of wide, distant subjects.
• Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.
Use the supplied software to join multiple
3ictures into a single panorama picture.
_Use A T to select the recording direction, and
press [MENU/SET] to set.
Special panorama guidelines will be displayed.
@Take the picture.
_Select [NEXT], and press [MENU/SET] to set.
_ t i _. Alternatively, press the
shutter button.
.You can take pictures
again by selecting
[RETAKE].
@Change the composition and take the picture
so that a part of the picture overlaps with the
previous picture. .To take more pictures,
select [NEXT] and
repeat steps _3_and @.
Section of picture that was taken last time
(_)After you finish taking pictures, select [EXIT],
and press [MENU/SET] to set.
• Do not change your recording location.
• Use a tripod.
• When it is dark, use the self-timer to record
pictures.
Takes pictures of scenes with fast movement,
e.g. sports.
• Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.
.Main fixed settings:
[FLASH]: [] [FORCED FLASH
OFF]
[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]
.The focus, zoom, Exposure
Compensation, White Balance,
shutter speed, and ISO
Sensitivity are all fixed at the
setting for the first picture.
.When the camera is set to
[STABILIZER] and there is very
little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is
set to [OFF], shutter speed may
stow down up to 8 seconds.
.Interference may be noticeable
with dark scenes.
.Shutter may remain closed for up
to 8 seconds after taking picture.
.Main fixed settings:
[FLASH]: [] [FORCED FLASH
OFF]
[SENSITIVITY]: ISO80 - 800
.Panorama picture stitching
cannot be performed by this
camera. Use the software
on the supplied CD-ROM
'PHOTOfunSTUDIO' to make
the pictures you record into a
panorama still picture with your
computer.
.The following functions cannot
be used:
[AUTO BRACKET]/[MULTI
ASPECT]/[AUDIO REC.]/
[BURST]
.When the camera is set to
[STABILIZER] and there is very
little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is
set to [OFF], shutter speed may
slow down up to 1 second.
.Main fixed setting:
[INTELLIGENT ISO]:
ISOMAX1600
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Taking picWres according to the scene
[SCENE MODE[ (Continued)
Recording Mode: _
Takes pictures of people and nightseapes
with close to actual brightness.
[NIGHT
PORTRAIT]
m
[NIGHT
SCENERY]
[FOOD]
[]
[PARTY]
• Use flash.
• Subject should not move.
• Tripod, self-timer recommended.
• Stand at least 1.5 m (4.92 feet) away at the
Wide 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)
Takes clear pictures of night scenes,
, Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.
, Tripod, self-timer recommended
Takes natural-looking pictures of food,
• Focus (same as macro recording)
Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above
Max. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above
(5 xto8 xis2mto_)
Brighten subjects and background in
3ictures of indoor events, such as weddings,
, Stand approx. 1.5 m (4.92 feet) away.
, Zoom: Wide (W side)
, Use flash.
, Tripod, self-timer recommended.
•When the camera is set to
[STABILIZER] and there is very
little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is
set to [OFF], shutter speed may
slow down up to 1 second (or up
to 8 seconds if flash is set to []
(Forced Flash Off)),
•Interference may be noticeable
with dark scenes,
•Shutter may remain closed for 8
seconds after taking picture,
•Main fixed setting:
[PRE AF]: [OFF]
•[AF MODE] default setting is ,_:
(Face Detection),
•When the camera is set to
[STABILIZER] and there is very
little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is
set to [OFF], shutter speed may
slow down up to 8 seconds,
•Interference may be noticeable
with dark scenes,
•Shutter may remain closed for up
to 8 seconds after taking picture,
•Main fixed settings:
[FLASH]: [] ]FORCED FLASH
OFF]
[SENSITIVITY]: ISO80 - 800
[PRE AF]: [OFF]
[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]
•[AF MODE] default setting is ,_,:
(Face Detection).
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[CANDLE
MGHT]
[BABY]
[PET]
Brings out the atmosphere of a candleJit
room.
Tips
• Focus (same as macro recording)
Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above
Max. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above
(5 xto8 xis2mto =)
• Do not use flash.
• Tripod, self-timer recommended.
Uses weak flash to bring out skin colors.
• To record age and name
([BABY1] and [BABY2] can be set separately.)
i_ii_:¸ _
(_)Select [AGE] or [NAME] with A _r, press _,
select [SET], and press [MENU/SET].
_2_Setthe birthday and name.
Age: Set birthday with A • 4 _, and press
[MENU/SET].
Name: (See 'Entering Text': (_113))
_3)Press [MENU/SET].
• Make sure [AGE] and [NAME] are [ON] before
taking a picture.
• To reset: Select [RESET] from [SETUP] menu.
• Focus (same as macro recording)
Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above
Max. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above
(5 xto8 xis2mto =)
Records pet's age and name when taking
_ictures.
• Same as for [BABY]
Takes clear pictures of scenes such as
sunsets,
[SUNSET]
.When the camera is set to
[STABILIZER] and there is very
little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is
set to [OFF], shutter speed may
slow down up to 1 second.
.[AF MODE] default setting is :A:
(Face Detection).
.Age and name wilt be displayed
for approx. 5 seconds after
setting this mode.
.When the camera is set to
[STABILIZER] and there is very
little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is
set to [OFF], shutter speed may
stow down up to 1 second.
.Age display format depends on
[LANGUAGE] setting.
.[AGE] and [NAME] print setting
can be made on your computer
using the supplied CD-ROM
'PHOTOfunSTUDIO'. Text may
also be stamped onto the still
picture using [TEXT STAMP]
(--_t28).
.Date of birth will be displayed as
[0 month 0 day].
.Main fixed setting:
[INTELLIGENT ISO]:
ISOMAX1600
.[AF MODE] default setting is :A_
(Face Detection).
.When the camera is set to
[STABILIZER] and there is very
little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is
set to [OFF], shutter speed may
slow down up to 1 second.
.Default settings are as follows.
[AF MODE]: _ (AF Tracking)
[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]
.Refer to [BABY] for other notes
and fixed functions.
.Main fixed settings:
[FLASH]: [] [FORCED FLASH
OFF]
[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]
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[SCENE MODE[ (Continued)
Recording Mode: _
HiGH
SENS.]
HkSPEED
BURST]
Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor
conditions.
Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with
A • and press [MENU/SET].
• Focus (same as macro recording)
Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above
Max. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above
(5 xto8 xis2mto=)
Takes pictures of rapid movement or a
decisive moment,
_Use A T to select [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE
PRIORITY], and press [MENU/SET] to set.
_Select the aspect ratio and the picture size
with A Tand press [MENU/SET].
_3)Take pictures. (Hold shutter button)
Still pictures are taken continuously while the
shutter button is pressed fully.
[SPEED Approx. 10 pictures/
Maximum PRIORITY]sec
speed* [IMAGE
PRIORITY1 Approx. 6 pictures/sec
Built-in Approx. 15 or more
Number of memory
recordable
)ictures* Card Approx. 15 to 100
(The maximum is 100).
* The burst speed and number of recordable
pictures change according to the recording
conditions or types of cards.
, Focus (same as macro recording)
Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above
Max. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above
(5 xto8 xis2mto_)
•Pictures may appear slightly
grainy due to high sensitivity.
• Main fixed settings:
[QUALITY]: _ (Standard)
[SENSITIVITY]: ISO1600 - 6400
[I.RESOLUTION]: [ON]
• The following functions cannot
be used:
Extended Optical Zoom/[DIGITAL
ZOOM]/[MULTI ASPECT]
• The number of burst recording
pictures increases immediately
after formatting.
• The picture quality becomes
slightly lower.
• Main fixed settings:
]FLASH]: _ [FORCED FLASH
OFF]
]QUALITY]: _ (Standard)
]SENSITIVITY]:
Speed priority ISO200 - 1600
Image priority ISO500 - 800
[I.RESOLUTION]: [ON]
•The focus, zoom, exposure,
White Balance, shutter speed
and ISO Sensitivity are fixed to
the settings for the first picture.
• The following functions cannot
be used:
Extended Optical Zoom/[DIGITAL
ZOOM]/[AUTO BRACKET]/
]MULTI ASPECT]/[SELFTIME R]/
]AUDIO REC.]/[BU RST]
• If recording is repeated,
depending on the usage
conditions, there may be a delay
before the camera takes pictures
again.
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[FLASH
BURST]
m
[STARRY
SKY]
Enables continuous recording in dim
locations,
_Use _.Tto select the picture size and aspect
ratio, and press [MENU/SET] to set.
_8_ _ _ _...................
C_Take pictures (Hold shutter button).
Still pictures are taken continuously while the
shutter button is held down.
Number of continuous shots: Max. 5
• Use within the effective range of the flash.
(_48)
• Focus (same as macro recording)
Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above
Max. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above
(5xto8xis2mto=)
Takes clear pictures of starry skies or dark
subjects.
• Shutter speed settings
_l_Select with A T, and press [MENU/SET].
_!_:_,_,_, ............ "The number of
_ seconds can be
changed with Quick
.........: _c, ............... menu. (--_112)
.The picture quality becomes
slightly lower.
.Main fixed settings:
[FLASH]: Jim [FORCED FLASH
ON]
[QUALITY]: _ (Standard)
[INTELLIGENT ISO]:
ISOMAX 3200
[I.RESOLUTION]: [OFF]
.The focus, zoom, Exposure
Compensation, shutter speed,
and ISO Sensitivity are all fixed at
the setting for the first picture.
.Shutter speed is 1/30 - 1/2000
second.
.The following functions cannot
be used:
Extended Optical Zoom/[DIGITAL
ZOOM]/[AUTO BRACKET]/
[MULTI ASPECT]/[BURST]/
[AUDIO REC.]
.For details about flash (--_48)
.Main fixed settings:
[FLASH]: _ [FORCED FLASH
OFF]
[SENSITIVITY]: ISO80
[PRE AF]: [OFF]
[STABILIZER]: [OFF]
.The following functions cannot
be used:
[EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/
[MULTI ASPECT]/[BURST]/
@Press shutter button.
[AUDIO REC.]
begins
• Set longer shutter speeds for darker
conditions.
• Always use a tripod.
• Self-timer recommended.
• Do not move the camera until the countdown
(above) has ended.
(Countdown for processing is redisplayed
afterwards)
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[SCENE MODE] (Continued)
Recording Mode: _
Takes clear pictures of fireworks in the night
sky.
m
[FIREWORKS]
• Stand at least 10 m (32.8 feet) away.
• Tripod recommended.
Brings out the clear blues of the sky and the
sea without darkening subject.
[BEACH]
D Brings out the natural color of snow in ski
slope and mountain scenes.
[SNOW] Takes pictures of the view from aircraft
windows,
[AERIAL
PHOTO]
• Angle the camera towards areas of contrasting
colors when aligning the focus.
• Check that the interior of the aircraft is not
reflected in the window.
• Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.
Darkens the area around the screen for a
retro effect,
[]
[PIN
HOLE]
• Focus (same as macro recording)
Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above
Max. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above
(5 xto8 xis2mto=)
• Shutter speed can be set to 1/4
second or 2 seconds (if there is
a little jitter or if Optical Image
Stabilizer is ]OFF]). (when not
using Exposure Compensation)
• Main fixed settings:
[FLASH]: _ [FORCED FLASH
OFF]
[SENSITIVITY]: ISO80
[PRE AF]: [OFF]
[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]
•[AF MODE] default setting is ,_:
(Face Detection).
• Do not touch camera with wet
hands.
• Beware of sand and sea water.
• Battery life is reduced in lower air
temperatures.
• Main fixed settings:
[FLASH]: L'_ [FORCED FLASH
OFF]
[AF ASSIST LAMP]: ]OFF]
• Turn the camera off when
taking off or landing.
• When using the camera, follow
all instructions from the cabin
crew.
• The Face Detection function
(799) may not work properly in
the darkened area around the
screen.
•[I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to
[OFF].
• The following functions cannot
be used:
Extended Optical Zoom/
[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[AUTO
BRACKET]/[MU LTI ASPECT]/
[BURST]
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[FILM
GRAIN]
[NIGH
DYNAMIC]
Produces black and white pictures with a
grainy texture.
Tips
•Focus (same as macro recording)
Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above
Max. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above
(5 xto8 xis2mto =)
Reduces over- and underexposure when
recording into the light and in night scenes.
Use A _ to select the effect and press
[MENU/SET].
ct emphasizing
• You can also change the settings in the Quick
menu. (_112)
• Focus (same as macro recording)
Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above
Max. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above
(5xto8xis2mto=)
.Main fixed settings:
[SENSITIVITY]: ISO1600
.The following functions cannot
be used:
[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[AUTO
BRACKET]/[MULTI ASPECT]/
[BURST]
When the camera is set to
[STABILIZER] and there is very
little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is
set to [OFF], shutter speed may
slow down up to 8 seconds.
The following function is fixed:
[SENSITIVITY]: 400
.Depending on recording
conditions, the correction effect
may not work.
.After recording, the shutter may
stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to
process the signal. This is not a
defect.
.Because dark areas are
corrected to be lighter, there may
be more noticeable noise on the
LCD screen than with ordinary
recording.
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