Panasonic DMC-LZ40 owner manual Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art

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Recording

[Low Key]

This effect adds a dark and relaxing feel to the overall image and enhances bright parts.

[Sepia]

This effect creates a sepia image.

[Dynamic Monochrome]

This effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive black and white picture.

[Impressive Art]

This effect gives your photo a dramatic contrast look.

•If you select this effect with Panorama Shot Mode, seams between pictures may become noticeable.

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Contents Digital Camera Customers only F0114NK0Contents Taking Pictures with different image effects Switching to the appropriate flash settingTaking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture Picture Size105 100102 110Care of the camera About Condensation When the lens is fogged upDo not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure Standard Accessories Names and Functions of Main Parts Ë Self-timer P55 ‰ Flash setting P50When you press the 4 down button Flash P50 Flash open button P50Speaker Tripod mountShoulder strap eyelet Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder StrapAttaching the Lens Cap Be careful not to lose the lens capAttaching the Shoulder Strap Charging the Battery Inserting the Battery Charging Battery indication is displayed on the monitor When using the AC adaptor suppliedBattery indication Or computerSince characteristic swelling may occur Recording still pictures Recording motion pictures When Rec Quality is set to HDRecording conditions by Cipa standard Playback Playback timeInserting and Removing the Card optional Do not touch the connection terminals of the cardBuilt-in Memory Following operations can be performed using this unitAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card CardPreparation Number of recordable pictures Available recording time when recording motion picturesRecording Built-in Memory 32 GB 64 GB Quality setting NumberPress MENU/SET to set Setting Date/Time Clock SetPress camera ON/OFF button Time at the home area Time at the travel destinationChanging the Clock Setting Tips for taking good pictures Preventing jitter camera shakeSelecting the Recording Mode Switching the mode by rotating the mode dialSet the mode dial to Taking pictures using the automatic functionRecording Mode Press the shutter button halfway to focus Minimal distance how close you can be toScene Detection When taking picturesBacklight Compensation About the flash P50 Changing the settingsFollowing menus can be set Press to open the flashTaking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings Program AE ModeAF area B FocusingRange of focus during the Intelligent Auto Mode SoundPicture Start recording by pressing the motion picture button Recording Motion PicturesApplicable modes Selected Recording Mode About zooming while recording motion picturesPlaying Back Motion Pictures Playing BackPress Press 2/1 to select pictures Operations during Motion Picture PlaybackRotate the zoom lever towards L W Using the Playback ZoomDisplaying Multiple Screens Multi Playback Rotate the zoom lever towards Z TTo delete a single picture When Delete Multi is selected Press MENU/SETDeleting Pictures Select the picture to be deleted, and then PressSetting the Menu Setting menu itemsPress 3/4 to select the menu item and then press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press MENU/SETClose the menu Using the Quick Menu Destination Travel destination area About the Setup MenuURL display/USB connection/QR Code display Home Your home areaRed Tint BrightnessContrast · Saturation Blue TintAngle of view for motion picture recording can be checked ON/OFFIt allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure HistogramBrightness of the monitor is lowered Auto Power Off2MIN./5MIN./10MIN./OFF ECO Monitor Power Save EconomySEC SEC Recording or setup settings are reset to the defaultPictures are displayed until one of the buttons is pressed Built-in memory or card is formatted PALSet the language displayed on the screen Press DISP. to change Playback ModeAbout the Monitor Number of recordable pictures Available recording timeRotate the zoom lever towards Tele Using the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Wide Optical ZoomIntelligent Zoom Extended Optical Zoom EZDigital Zoom Switching to the appropriate flash setting Taking Pictures Using the Built-in FlashPress 1 ‰ Slow Sync Settings Description of settingsFeature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is Use of flash is not permittedAvailable Flash Settings in Recording Mode Flash setting Shutter speed for each flash settingFlash setting Shutter speed Sec Available flash range approximationTaking Close-up Pictures AF Macro/Macro Zoom OFFSettings Taking Pictures with the Self-timerThen press it fully to take the picture Towards positive Towards negative Compensating the ExposureProperly exposed Overexposed Compensate the exposure UnderexposedD0 EV J1 EV Taking Pictures Using Auto BracketWith Auto Bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd picture I1 EVAperture Value a Shutter Speed B Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter SpeedManual Exposure Assistance Taking panorama pictures Panorama Shot Mode After confirming the recording direction, press MENU/SETTechnique for Panorama Shot Mode About playback Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded Night Portrait Soft SkinSports Use the flash. You can set toFood What Is HDR?Night Scenery Picture SizePet Select the items year/month/day Setting MENU/SET SetBaby1/Baby2 SunsetGlass Through Setting the shutter speedStarry Sky Select a shutter speed of 15 sec., 30 sec. or 60 secTaking pictures of Scenery Scenery Mode Taking pictures of People Portrait ModeCreative Control Mode Taking Pictures with different image effectsOld Days ExpressiveRetro High KeyDynamic Monochrome Low KeySepia Impressive ArtToy Effect High DynamicCross Process This effect gives your photo a dramatic color lookSoft Focus Miniature EffectThis effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel Set the color to leave Star FilterOne Point Color Check the color you have set, and then press MENU/SETFor details on Rec menu settings, refer to P38 Using the Rec MenuPicture Size Quality Sensitivity Automatic adjustment White BalanceSetting the White Balance manually Auto White BalanceFinely adjusting the White Balance Press MENU/SET to finishAF Mode About š Face Detection Metering Mode Exposure Settings ON/OFFZoom Pictures¢ BurstApprox ApproxFlash setting is fixed to Œ AF Assist LampRed-Eye Removal StabilizerStamp the year, month, and day Date StampYou can take a picture with date and time of recording Stamp the year, month, day, hour, and minutesRec Quality Using the Motion Picture MenuFor details on Motion Picture menu settings, refer to P38 Continuous AFVarious methods of playback You can play back the recorded pictures in various methodsOperations during slide show Slide ShowPress 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SET Cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1Effect Changing the slide show settingsSetup Screen effects can be added to picture transitionsAbout the categorize to be sorted Category SelectionCategory Recording information e.g. Scene Modes Press MENU/SET to display a list of pictures CalendarPress 3/4/2/1 to select the date you want to search Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/SETPress 2/ 1 to select a picture, and then press Having Fun with Recorded Pictures Creative RetouchPress 3/ 4 to select image effects and then press MENU/SET For details on Playback menu settings, refer to P38 Using the Playback MenuCreative Retouch Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press Disp Multi settingResize Press 2/1 to select the size, and then press MENU/SETCropping Protect MENU/SETCopy 100 Playing Back Pictures on a TV ScreenConnect the camera and a TV 101 Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your 102Press 3/ 4 to select PC, and then press MENU/SET 103Transferring images to a PC Drag and drop files and folders in the camera to the PC104 Connection in the PTP ModeSelect PictBridgePTP when connecting USB connection cable About the folder structure of the camera105 Printing the PicturesPress 3/4 to select PictBridgePTP, and then press MENU/SET Selecting a single picture and printing it 106Selecting multiple pictures and printing them Print with Date Print Settings107 Num.of prints108 Paper Size109 When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paperLayout Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit 110 Screen DisplayRecording 111 Message Display 112113 Memory Card Error/This memory card cannot be usedThis battery cannot be used Insert SD card again/Try another cardBattery and power source Troubleshooting114 115 RecordingMotion picture recording stops in the middle 116Recorded picture looks rough Noise appears on the picture Subject cannot be locked. AF tracking not possible117 MonitorPlayback 118Flash Flash is not activatedThumbnail is displayed appears on the screen 119Red part of the recorded image has changed color to black Sound of the recorded motion pictures sometimes breaks up120 TV, PC and printer121 Others122 123 About the monitor 124About the lens 125 126 When uploading images on web servicesDisclaimer About the picture data When not using the camera for a long period of time127 About tripods or unipods

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DMC-LZ40 specifications

The Panasonic DMC-LZ40 is a versatile digital camera designed for photography enthusiasts who appreciate a blend of simplicity and advanced features. Its sleek design and user-friendly interface make it an appealing choice for both beginners and experienced photographers alike.

One of the standout features of the DMC-LZ40 is its impressive 20-megapixel CCD sensor. This high-resolution sensor allows users to capture stunning photos with exceptional detail and clarity, even in challenging lighting conditions. Coupled with a powerful Venus Engine image processor, the camera delivers vibrant colors and sharp images while minimizing noise at higher ISO settings.

The LZ40 is equipped with a remarkable 42x optical zoom lens, which offers a focal length range equivalent to 24mm to 1008mm in 35mm terms. This extensive zoom range enables photographers to capture everything from wide-angle landscapes to distant subjects with ease. This flexibility is further enhanced by the inclusion of optical image stabilization, which reduces the effects of camera shake, ensuring steadier shots even at maximum zoom.

Another notable feature is the camera's 3-inch LCD display, which provides a clear and bright view of the scene being photographed. This screen is particularly useful for composing shots and reviewing images in various lighting conditions. Additionally, the LZ40 boasts a range of shooting modes, including intelligent auto mode, scene modes, and creative filters, allowing users to experiment with their photography and adapt to different environments.

The DMC-LZ40 also supports 720p HD video recording, providing an easy way for users to capture their memorable moments in motion. The camera includes a dedicated video recording button, making it simple to switch from still photography to video with just one press.

For connectivity, the LZ40 features USB and HDMI ports, enabling easy transfer of images to computers and TVs. The camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, offering a respectable shooting capacity that allows users to keep shooting throughout the day.

In summary, the Panasonic DMC-LZ40 combines a high-resolution sensor, extensive zoom capabilities, and user-friendly features, making it an excellent choice for anyone interested in photography or videography. With its mix of performance and convenience, this camera is well-suited for capturing life's important moments, whether at home or on the go.