Panasonic DMC-TZ50 operating instructions Beach, Snow, Aerial, Photo, Multi, Aspect

Applications

7

Taking pictures according to

(Record)

the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)

Scene

Uses, Tips

Notes

Take clear pictures of starry skies or dark

• Main fixed settings

subjects.

FLASH:

FORCED FLASH OFF

• Shutter speed settings

AUDIO

REC.: OFF

CONTINUOUS AF: OFF

Select with ▲▼, and press ‘MENU/SET’.

STABILIZER: OFF

• The number of

SENSITIVITY: ISO100

STARRY SKY

SHUTTER SPEED

seconds can be

• ‘EXPOSURE’, ‘AUTO BRACKET’,

changed with quick

and ‘BURST’ cannot be used.

15 SEC.

30 SEC.

setting. (P.66)

60 SEC.

CANCEL SELECT

SET

Press shutter button.

STARRY

SKY

15

Countdown begins

CANCEL MENU

Tips

•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)

	Take clear pictures of fireworks in the night	• Shutter speed can be set to 1/4
	sky.	second or 2 seconds (if little jitter
	Tips	or if optical image stabilizer is
		‘OFF’). (when not using exposure
	• Stand at least 10 m (32.8 feet) away.	compensation)
FIREWORKS	• Tripod recommended.	• Main fixed settings
		FLASH:	FORCED FLASH OFF
		SENSITIVITY:	ISO100
		CONTINUOUS AF: OFF
		AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
	Bring out the clear blues of the sky and the	• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is
	sea without darkening subject.	(face detection).
BEACH		• Beware of sand and sea water.
	Bring out the natural color of snow in ski	• Battery life is reduced in lower air
	slope and mountain scenes.	temperatures.

SNOW

How to select a scene (P.44)

Using flash in scene modes (P.39)

Scene				Uses, Tips			Notes
	Take pictures of the view from aircraft					• Main fixed settings
	windows.					FLASH:	FORCED FLASH OFF
			Tips			AF ASSIST	LAMP: OFF
AERIAL						• Turn the camera off when
	• Angle the camera towards areas of contrasting					taking off or landing.
PHOTO			colors when aligning the focus.			• When using the camera, follow
	• Check that the interior of the aircraft is not					any instructions from the cabin
			reflected in the window.			crew.
	Achieve natural colors under water.					• Always use marine case (DMW-
			Tips			MCTZ5, sold separately).
						• Self-timer: Cannot be used
	• For fast moving subjects, align with the AF
			area and press ◄ (AF lock).			AF LOCK					5
			Press ◄ again to release.			(focus fixed)
UNDERWATER	• Adjust red and blue levels with ‘white balance							AF･L
			fine adjustment’ (P.58).			AF area
	• Focus: Max. W: 5 cm (0.17 feet) and above
				Max. T : 1 m (3.28 feet) and above						AF LOCK
				(2 m (6.57 feet) and above
				unless max.T)
	Take pictures in each of the three aspect					• Main fixed settings
	ratios (4:3, 3:2, 16:9) in one go.					QUALITY:		(Standard)
						PICTURE	SIZE: Max. size of
			Tips						each aspect ratio
	• Ensure that subject is in center of picture.					• Cannot be used when memory
					3:2 (Red)	is only available for 2 pictures or
						fewer (number flashes).
		5			16:9 (Green)
						• Focus, exposure, white balance,
					4:3 (Blue)	and ISO sensitivity settings will be
MULTI						the same for all three pictures.
ASPECT						• The following functions cannot be
						used.
						Extended optical zoom/ Digital
						zoom/AUTO BRACKET/ GUIDE
						LINE/ HISTOGRAM/ BURST/
						AUDIO REC.
						• Edges may be cut off when
						printing – be sure to check in
						advance.

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