Panasonic DMC-TZ50 operating instructions Taking pictures according to, Scene Uses, Tips

	Applications		7	Taking pictures according to
	(Record)			the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)
	Scene			Uses, Tips	Notes
		Improves the skin tone of subjects for a			• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is
		healthier appearance in bright daylight			(face detection).
		conditions.
PORTRAIT		Tips
		• Stand as close as possible to subject.
		• Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)
		Smooths skin colors in bright, outdoor			• Clarity of effect may vary
		daylight conditions (portraits from chest			depending on brightness.
		upwards).			• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is
SOFT		Tips			(face detection).
SKIN		• Stand as close as possible to subject.
		• Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)
		Take pictures of yourself.			• To take pictures with audio (P.63)
		Tips			(self-timer indicator illuminated
					during recording)
		• Press shutter button halfway → self-timer
					• Main fixed settings
		indicator illuminates → press shutter button
					STABILIZER: MODE2
		fully → review
					AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
		(if self-timer indicator flashes, focus is not
					SELFTIMER: OFF/2SEC.
		correctly aligned)
					ZOOM RESUME: OFF
		• Focus: 30 - 70 cm (0.98 - 2.30 feet) (Max. W)
					• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is
		• Do not use zoom (harder to focus).
					(face detection).
		(Zoom moved to max. W automatically)
SELF		• 2-second self-timer (P.42) recommended.
PORTRAIT

	Take clear pictures of wide, distant subjects.	• Main fixed settings
	Tips	FLASH:	FORCED FLASH OFF
SCENERY		AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
	• Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.
	Take pictures of scenes with fast movement,	• Main fixed setting
	e.g. sports.	INTELLIGENT ISO: ISOMAX800
	Tips	• Digital zoom: Cannot be set
SPORTS
	• Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.

How to select a scene (P.44)

Using flash in scene modes (P.39)

Scene	Uses, Tips		Notes
	Take pictures of people and nightscapes with	• Interference may be noticeable
	close to actual brightness.	with dark scenes.
	Tips	• Shutter may remain closed for 1
		second after taking picture.
	• Subject should not move for at least 1 second.	• Main fixed setting
NIGHT	(Shutter speed: max. 1 sec.)	CONTINUOUS AF: OFF
	• Use flash.
		• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is
PORTRAIT • Tripod, self-timer recommended.
		(face detection).
	• Stand 1.2 - 5 m (3.94 - 16.4 feet) (Max. W
	(wide-angle), 1.5 m (4.92 feet) recommended)
	away.
	Take clear pictures of night scenes.	• Interference may be noticeable
	Tips	with dark scenes.
		• Shutter may remain closed for up
	• Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.
		to 8 seconds after taking picture.
	• Do not move for 8 seconds.	• Main fixed settings
NIGHT	(Shutter speed: max. 8 sec. if little jitter, or	FLASH:	FORCED FLASH OFF
	using tripod, or optical image stabilizer is	CONTINUOUS AF: OFF
SCENERY	‘OFF’)
		AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
	• Tripod, self-timer recommended	SENSITIVITY: ISO100-800

Take natural-looking pictures of food.

	Tips
	• Focus: Max. W: 5 cm (0.17 feet) and above	−
FOOD
	Max. T : 1 m (3.28 feet) and above
	(2 m (6.57 feet) and above
	unless max.T)
	Brighten subjects and background in	• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is
	pictures of indoor events, such as weddings.	(face detection).
	Tips
PARTY	• Stand approx. 1.5 m (4.92 feet) away.
	• Zoom: Wide (W side)

•Use flash.

•Tripod, self-timer recommended.

	Bring out the atmosphere of a candlelit room. • ‘AF MODE’ default setting is
	Tips	(face detection).
	• Focus: Max. W: 5 cm (0.17 feet) and above
	Max. T : 1 m (3.28 feet) and above
CANDLE	(2 m (6.57 feet) and above
LIGHT	unless max.T)
	• Do not use flash.
	• Tripod, self-timer recommended.
	(Shutter speed: max. 1 sec.)

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