Panasonic DMC-TZ3 Taking pictures with self-timer, Display ‘SELFTIMER’ Select time duration

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Applications (Record)

3 Taking pictures with self-timer

This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self timer to 2 seconds.

Display ‘SELFTIMER’

Select time duration

SELFTIMER
	OFF
10 10SEC.
2	2SEC.
SELECT		SET

		Displayed for approx. 5 sec.
	MENU/SET	Can also be selected with ◄.
	MENU/SET	Adjust focus
		Adjust focus

Press

halfway

Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shutter button is pressed fully here.

Take a picture

Press

fully

CANCEL

The self-timer indicator will flash, and the

Self-timer indicatorpicture will be taken after the selected duration of time has elapsed.

To cancel while in operation: Press ‘MENU/SET’

Note

This function cannot be used in the ‘UNDERWATER’ scene mode or in MOTION PICTURE mode .

In some modes, only ‘2SEC.’ or only ‘10SEC.’ may be selected.

SIMPLE MODE: ‘10SEC.’

CLIPBOARD mode, SCENE mode ‘SELF PORTRAIT’: ‘2SEC.’

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Contents DMC-TZ3 Dear Customer Information for Your SafetyModel No Following Applies only in the U.S.AFCC Note U.S. only Declaration of Conformity Trade NameBattery charger About the battery packAbout the battery charger Battery is not charged Charge the batteryInsert the battery and the card Set the mode dial to Dark places, moving subjects Intelligent ISO P.46 10x optical zoom P.27With DVD recorder With your printerAt digital photo center On computerContents Taking/viewing clipboard pictures Clipboard Index 104 Request for Service Notice For USA OnlyReview Read first To prevent damage and faultsStandard Accessories DIGITAL/AV OUT socket P.74, 76 DC in socket P.74 Status indicator P.15 DISPLAY/LCD Mode button P.33Microphone 47, 53 Up/down/left/right Selection Charging light Charge Preparations 1 Charging batteryFold out pins Plug into electrical outlet Connect to chargerTo remove card Preparations 2 Inserting battery and cardSet the camera ON/OFF switch to Open LockWhile this message is displayed Preparations 3 Setting the clock and languageAdjust year, month, date, time Changing photography preferences REC menu P.50 Making the camera more convenient to use Setup menu P.20Using your pictures Play menu P.64 Preparations 4 Know the different menusSet to Bring up the menu Turn on the powerSelect Setup menu Select this item Select this setting FinishMove across to the items Select the correct itemUses, operations Preparations 6 Using Setup menuOFF / on Settings, notesDestination / Home · · ±0 · · +3Beep 1 Ntsc / PAL Volume Mute Low High Tone· · LEVEL3 · · LEVEL6 YES/NOTake a picture Set to Normal Picture modeAdjust the focus Taking picturesRemaining battery Adjusting the focusProblems with adjusting focus subject not in center, etc Checking remaining battery and memory capacityCards When in operationRecording picture capacity estimates default settings Picture save destinationZoom types Enlarge Tele Restore WideWhat is Extended optical zoom EZ? Basics 2 Taking pictures with zoomBasics 3 TakingMODE pictures with Simple Set to Adjust the focusBacklight compensation Simple Mode only ‘SIMPLE MODE’ menu Display Simple Mode Select desired item MenuSelect desired setting Finish SettingWhile picture is displayed Select ‘YES’ Viewing your pictures instantlyDisplay picture Enlarge picture 4x/8xTo fast-forward rewind Viewing your pictures PlaySet to Scroll through picturesSelect the pictures to delete Repeat Deleting picturesWhile picture is Select ‘YES’ Displayed P.31 Select type of deletionGuide lines Display in Playback modeApplications Record HistogramDisplay ‘LCD MODE’ Select modePower LCD Makingsee LCD monitor easier toSimple Mode ‘10SEC.’ Taking pictures with self-timerDisplay ‘SELFTIMER’ Select time duration Adjust focusTypes Applications 4 Taking pictures with flashDisplay ‘FLASH’ Select the desired type Scene Mode Available types vary depending on the mode in useAvailable types in each mode default setting Display ‘AUTO BRACKET’ Taking pictures with exposure compensationDisplay ‘EXPOSURE’ Select a valueTo view jitter/movement detection demo screen Optical image stabilizerJitter correction Select scene SceneTaking pictures according to Set to ‘SCN1’ or ‘SCN2’Sunset High Sens Starry SKY Fireworks Portrait Soft SkinScenery Party Candle Light Baby PETScene Uses, functions SceneUsing flash in scene modes P.37 Tips, notes Main fixed settingsHigh Sens Taking pictures according toFlash Forced OFF AF Assist Lamp OFF Sensitivity ISO100 Take a picture P.24 Set to Take a picture P.24Taking close-up pictures of flowers, etc Set toAspect and picture quality Applications 9 Taking motion picturesSet to Start recording Estimated recording timeSet departure date Useful features for travelSelect ‘TRAVEL DATE’ from Setup menu P.18 Select ‘SET’ Recording holiday duration Travel DateSelect Select ‘WORLD TIME’ from Setup menu P.18,20Registering local time at your overseas destination Select ‘HOME’Balance Using REC menuSetting white balance manually White balance fine adjustment excluding ‘AWB’Sensitivity Applicable modes SettingsSensitivity Aspect RatioAspect Ratio PICT.MODEPICT.SIZE OFF Metering ModeQuality Audio RECUse or if focus is difficult to align with AF ModeApplicable modes Settings High-speed focus BurstLow speed Settings Burst setting Speed No. of picturesCONT.AF High speedSlow Shutter Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignmentApplicable modes Settings OFF Do not use / on Use AF Assist LampClock SET COL. ModeSet to one from ‘ ’ Display ‘Quick setting’ Select item Select settingSelect ‘REC’ Aspect Ratio Quality Selftimer OFF/2SECTaking/viewing clipboard Taking clipboard pictures clipboard recordingExpand Change Position Viewing clipboard pictures clipboard playbackSelect item Taking/viewing clipboardClipboard menu Select picture with Applications Viewing as listSet to Set to multiple screen display Press ‘MENU/SET’Select and play picture Pictures with audioViewing motion pictures Create still picture Motion pictures DMC-TZ3 onlyCreating still pictures from During playback, pause at desired momentSelect ‘DUAL DISPLAY’ from Play menu P.17 View pictures Applications 4 Using Play menuDual Display DMC-TZ3 only Slide ShowSelect ‘ON’ Select picture repeat FavoriteSelect ‘START’ Select ‘FAVORITE’ from Play menu P.17Select ‘ON’ Select picture Rotate DispDate Stamp Select ‘ROTATE DISP.’ from Play menu P.17Select items and make Settings for eachSelect ‘DATE STAMP’ from Play menu P.17 Select picture Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’To complete Dpof PrintSelect picture and set number to print repeat Picture protected To release Select picture and make settingProtect Select whether to delete original picture Audio DUBResize Stop recordingTrim Select whether to delete original picture TrimmingSelect ‘TRIMMING’ from Play menu P.17 Select picture Select area to trimFrom Play menu Aspect ConvCopy Select ‘ASPECT CONV.’Select ‘FORMAT’ from Select ‘YES’ Play menu P.17 To cancel during PressFormat Select picture for Select ‘YES’ Screen shown is exampleUSB cable Always use cable supplied Using with computerDo not move the mode dial while connected to computer Connect camera to computerMacintosh Connecting with PTP Picture Transfer ProtocolWindows Drives are displayed in ‘My Computer’ folderPrinting Select ‘MULTI PRINT’ Select picture to printSelect ‘PRINT START’ Letter PostcardCard Size Set to auxiliary input Viewing on TV screenConnect camera to TV Turn on TV Turn on camera Set toRecording List of LCD monitor displaysPlayback Simple ModeMessage displays Write Error Please Check the Card Memory Card Error Please Check the CardMemory Card Error Memory Card Parameter Error Read Error Please Check the CardPictures appear dark or have poor coloring Using Panasonic cards is recommendedWhich cards can I use? How can I easily send pictures to my computer?Recording Battery, powerLCD monitor Playback FlashTV, computer, printer Others Caring for your camera When in useWhen not using for a while Others 4 Usage cautions and notesMemory cards BatteryRecording time capacity motion pictures Varies according to following settingsRecording picture/time capacity Recording picture capacity still picturesPICT.MODE P.47 Picture smoothness Fps frames per second Aspect Ratio7M P.52 Quality picture quality High Standard P.53Image sensor SpecificationsMicrophone Optional accessories For USA Customers Digital Camera Accessory Order FormUSA Only Request for Service Notice For USA OnlyRequest for Service Notice Ninety Days Limited Warranty For USA OnlyPanasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty Limited Warranty CoverageCarry-In or Mail-In Service Centralized Factory Service Center Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyAvertissement Précautions à prendre pour le CanadaPropos du chargeur de batterie Propos du bloc-batterieNumber of Recordable Pictures List of LCD monitor displays P.8074, 76 11, 74 Picture Quality Setting Motion PicturePicture Quality Setting Simple Mode Operational SoundMemo Memo Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Panasonic Canada Inc

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DMC-TZ3, DMC-TZ2 specifications

The Panasonic DMC-TZ2, introduced in 2007, marked a significant advancement in the compact digital camera market, combining portability with advanced photographic capabilities. Targeted at both amateur and seasoned photographers looking for a lightweight yet powerful option, the TZ2 offered a blend of features that made it stand out in its class.

At the core of the DMC-TZ2 is a 7.2-megapixel sensor that allows for high-resolution images and excellent detail capture. The camera features a Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens with a versatile 28mm wide-angle to 280mm telephoto range (equivalent in 35mm). This lens is perfect for a variety of shooting situations, from broad landscapes to distant subjects, enabling users to capture stunning images without the need for multiple lenses.

One of the standout features of the TZ2 is its Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S) technology, a boon for handheld photography. This technology minimizes the blurriness caused by camera shake, especially in low-light conditions or when using zoom. Coupled with a fast f/3.3 to f/4.9 aperture, the TZ2 ensures that users can shoot confidently even in challenging lighting conditions.

The DMC-TZ2 also includes a 2.5-inch LCD screen with a high resolution, making it easy to frame shots and review images. The screen's brightness can be adjusted for better visibility in various lighting situations, contributing to the overall user-friendly experience. Furthermore, the camera features a variety of scene modes and intelligent automatic settings, facilitating effortless shooting without requiring in-depth camera knowledge.

In terms of additional technologies, the TZ2 boasts the Venus Engine III image processor, which enhances image quality while minimizing noise at higher ISO settings. This processor also contributes to faster shooting speeds and improved battery performance, allowing for extended usage during outings.

Built with a sleek, compact design, the DMC-TZ2 is made for portability, making it an ideal travel companion. Its robust construction ensures durability, while its lightweight design makes it easy to carry.

In conclusion, the Panasonic DMC-TZ2 provides an impressive combination of features, advanced technologies, and user-friendly options within a compact design. It represents a compelling choice for those seeking a versatile camera that can effortlessly capture high-quality images in a range of environments.