Panasonic DMC-TZ3 Cont.Af, Settings Burst setting Speed No. of pictures, High speed, Low speed

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Settings:

 

BURST setting

 

Speed 1

 

No. of pictures 2

 

OFF

 

 

 

 

No burst

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(High speed) 3

 

3 pictures/sec

 

Fine: Max. 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standard: Max. 7

 

 

(Low speed) 3

 

2 pictures/sec

 

 

3,

4 (Free)

 

Approx. 2 pictures/sec 5

 

Until card/built-in memory is full

1

: Depends on shutter speed and ‘SENSITIVITY’ settings.

2

: When using self-timer: Fixed at 3 pictures

 

 

3

: DMC-TZ3 only.

4 : DMC-TZ2 only.

 

 

5 : DMC-TZ3: Becomes progressively slower. (Delayed timing depends on card type, picture size, and QUALITY.)

DMC-TZ2: Depends on type of card, ‘PICT.SIZE’ (P.52), and ‘QUALITY’ (P.53).

Burst speed may be reduced if using SENSITIVITY (P.51) of ‘ISO400’ or greater, or if shutter speed is reduced in darker locations.

This feature cannot be used with the flash (flash mark turns red, P.36) or with ‘AUTO BRACKET’ (P.38, DMC-TZ3 only).

Settings will be stored even if power is turned off. Focus is fixed from first picture.

Exposure and white balance are set as follows: ●DMC-TZ3

High speed: Setting fixed from first picture.

Low speed, Free: Reset for each picture. ●DMC-TZ2

Reset for each picture.

When using BURST while following a moving subject in locations with major differences in brightness (e.g. indoor to outdoor), exposure stabilization may require a little time, and optimal exposure may not be achieved.

Auto review performed regardless of ‘AUTO REVIEW’ setting.

CONT.AF

Focus is continually adjusted according to movement of subject. (Increases battery consumption)

Applicable modes:

Settings:

OFF : Not set ON : Set ( displayed on screen)

Focus alignment may take time if zoom is suddenly changed from max. W to max. T, or if suddenly moving closer to subject.

Press shutter button halfway if focus is difficult to align.

When using , , or ‘AF mode’, focus will be aligned quickly when shutter button is pressed halfway.

Focus is not re-adjusted during motion picture recording.

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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 NameAbout the battery charger About the battery packBattery charger Insert the battery and the card Set the mode dial to Charge the batteryBattery is not charged Dark places, moving subjects Intelligent ISO P.46 10x optical zoom P.27With DVD recorder With your printerAt digital photo center On computerContents Review Index 104 Request for Service Notice For USA OnlyTaking/viewing clipboard pictures Clipboard Read first To prevent damage and faultsStandard Accessories Microphone 47, 53 Status indicator P.15 DISPLAY/LCD Mode button P.33DIGITAL/AV OUT socket P.74, 76 DC in socket P.74 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 LockAdjust year, month, date, time Preparations 3 Setting the clock and languageWhile this message is displayed 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 menusSelect Setup menu Turn on the powerSet to Bring up the 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 zoomBacklight compensation Simple Mode only Set to Adjust the focusBasics 3 TakingMODE pictures with Simple ‘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 focusDisplay ‘FLASH’ Select the desired type Applications 4 Taking pictures with flashTypes Available types in each mode default setting Available types vary depending on the mode in useScene Mode Display ‘AUTO BRACKET’ Taking pictures with exposure compensationDisplay ‘EXPOSURE’ Select a valueJitter correction Optical image stabilizerTo view jitter/movement detection demo screen 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 RatioPICT.SIZE PICT.MODEAspect Ratio 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 playbackClipboard menu Taking/viewing clipboardSelect item Select picture with Applications Viewing as listSet to Set to multiple screen display Press ‘MENU/SET’Viewing motion pictures Pictures with audioSelect and play picture 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’Select picture and set number to print repeat Dpof PrintTo complete Protect Select picture and make settingPicture protected To release 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 ‘PRINT START’ Select picture to printSelect ‘MULTI PRINT’ Card Size PostcardLetter 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 FormRequest for Service Notice Request for Service Notice For USA OnlyUSA Only 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-batterie74, 76 List of LCD monitor displays P.80Number of Recordable Pictures 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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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.
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