Panasonic DMC-TZ7 Taking pictures/motion pictures with zoom, Align focus for desired composition

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Taking pictures with your own settings

‘NORMAL PICTURE mode’ (Continued)

Mode:

Align focus for desired composition

Useful when subject is not in centre of picture.

Taking pictures/motion pictures with zoom

Mode:

You can zoom in up to 12 times with ‘optical zoom’, and up to 21.4 times with ‘Extra optical zoom’ (pictures only) with lower picture quality. You can also use ‘digital zoom’ to zoom in even further.

First adjust focus according to subject

 

 

Subjects/environments which may

 

 

make focusing difficult:

Hold down

• Fast-moving or extremely bright

objects, or objects with no colour

halfway

 

 

contrast.

 

 

 

 

• Taking pictures through glass or near

AF

area

objects emitting light. In dark, or with

 

 

significant jitter.

 

 

• When too close to object or when

 

 

taking pictures of both distant and

 

 

close objects together in the same

 

 

picture.

 

 

We recommend using the ‘Face

 

 

detection’ function when taking pictures

 

 

of people (P.73).

Do not block the lens barrel movement while zooming.

Zoom In/Out

Restore Enlarge

Turn to W side

Turn to T side

Focus range (P.47)

 

 

 

Zoom ratio

 

 

 

 

 

 

(approx.)

Zoom bar

 

 

 

Zoom speed can be adjusted. Zoom slowly → turn slightly Zoom quickly → turn completely

Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom.

Return to desired composition

Press fully

AF area

Optical zoom and extra optical zoom (EZ)

Automatically switches to ‘optical zoom’ when using maximum picture size (P.69), and to ‘extra optical zoom’ (for further zooming) otherwise. (EZ is short for ‘extra optical zoom’.)

• Optical zoom

• Extra optical zoom

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zoom bar

 

 

 

 

( displayed)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Max. enlargement: 12 x

 

Max. enlargement: 14.3 x - 21.4 x

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Varies according to picture size.)

The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not aligned.

Use the focus range displayed in red (P.47) as a reference. Even if the focus display is lit, the camera may be unable to bring the subject into focus if it is out of range.

AF area is displayed larger in dark conditions or when using digital zoom.

Most displays are temporarily cleared from screen when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

Focus display

Focus range

Maximum zoom ratios by picture size

 

Optical zoom

 

 

Extra optical zoom

 

PICTURE

10 M

7 M

5 M

3 M

2 M

0.3 M

SIZE

9.5 M

6.5 M

4.5 M

3 M

2.5 M

 

 

9 M

6 M

4.5 M

2.5 M

2 M

 

Max. enlargement

12 x

14.3 x

17.1 x

 

21.4 x

 

PICTURE

10 M

7 M

5 M

3 M

2 M

0.3 M

SIZE

9 M

6 M

4.5 M

 

2.5 M

 

 

7.5 M

5.5 M

3.5 M

 

2 M

 

Max. enlargement

12 x

14.3 x

17.1 x

 

21. 4 x

 

What is Extra optical zoom (EZ)?

If, for example, set to ‘3M ’ (equivalent to 3 million pixels), a picture will only be taken of a 3M-sized central part of a 10 M (equivalent to 10.1 million pixels) area, meaning that the picture can be enlarged further.

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Contents Web Site http//panasonic.net M0209KZ1029Dear Customer Socket Outlet Shall be Installed Near the EquipmentShall be Easily Accessible About the battery chargerSales and Support Information For business users in the European UnionTo play back the pictures VQT1Z93 ‘VIERA Link’ supportContents Standard accessories To prevent damage and faultsRead first Connect the AC mains lead Charging batteryDetach the battery after charging is complete Names of partsClose lid Charging battery Inserting battery and cardCompletely insert battery and card Slide to the ‘OPEN’ position and open the lidRemaining battery and memory capacity Setting the clockPicture save destination cards and built-in memory Select the item Using menusSelect Setup menu Select the settingSet to Display ‘Quick menu’ Using Setup menuUsing Quick menu Select item and settingEconomy Power Save LCD ModeAuto Power LCD Power LCDUSB Mode Select on Connection NO.RESET YES/NOReset Reset REC. SETTINGS? YES/NO Reset Setup PARAMETERS?Language Demo ModeVersion Disp Format YES/NOBasic shooting operation Set to the desired recording modeSet to Aim the camera and shoot Motion Picture Mode Clipboard ModeSet to the desired recording mode Status indicator Press the shutter button Press halfway Adjust the focus‘INTELLIGENT Auto Mode’ Taking picture with automatic settingsTake a picture AF Tracking Taking pictures with your own settingsFace Detection and Face Recognition ‘NORMAL Picture mode’Zoom In/Out First adjust focus according to subjectTaking pictures/motion pictures with zoom Align focus for desired compositionDisplay REC menu Enlarging further ‘DIGITAL ZOOM’Select ‘DIGITAL ZOOM’ Finish Deleting pictures Viewing your pictures Normal PlayTo delete multiple up to 50 or all pictures Display ‘FLASH’ Select the desired type Changing recording information displayTaking pictures with flash Press to change displayTake an image Available types in each mode default settingTaking close-up pictures/motion pictures Display ‘MACRO MODE’ Select ‘AF MACRO’Display ‘MACRO MODE’ Adjust the digital zoom magnification with the zoom leverFocus range for Normal Picture mode Taking images at even closer range ‘MACRO ZOOM’Exposure Taking images with self-timerAuto Bracket Pictures only Display ‘MULTI ASPECT’ Set to ‘SCN’ Scene Mode Select sceneTaking pictures according to the scene Aspect ratio ‘MULTI ASPECT’Scene Uses, Tips ‘SCENE MODE’Candle NightFood PartyBurst HighSens HI-SPEEDAerial FireworksBeach SnowTaking motion pictures Mode dial ‘MY SCN MODE/MY Scene MODE’See P.51 Scene Mode or P.60 My Scene Mode for details Mode Intelligent Auto ModeNormal Picture Mode MY SCN MODE/MY Scene MODE/ Scene ModeFace Recognition function ‘MOTION Picture mode’ ModeFace registration Select ‘LOCATION’ Select ‘SET’ Enter destination Useful features for travelFunction Travel Date Record travel date and destinationPicture Size Using REC/MOTION Picture menuWorld Time Registering local time at your travel destinationSensitivity QualityAspect Ratio Intelligent ISOWhite Balance AF ModeWhite balance fine adjustment excluding ‘AWB’ Setting white balance manuallyOFF Metering ModePRE AF ‘AERIAL PHOTO’, ‘UNDERWATER’ scene modesStabilizer Color ModeBurst Digital ZoomAF Assist Lamp REC ModeMIN. Shtr Speed Audio RECWind CUT Taking/viewing clipboard picturesREC Quality Continuous AFClipboard menu Zoom markViewing as list Multi playback/Calendar playback Set to multiple screen displaySet to Set to a position other than Viewing motion pictures/pictures with audioDifferent playback methods ‘PLAYBACK MODE’ Select the picture and start playbackSlide Show Mode PlayTitle Edit Using Playback menuCategory Play CalendarSelect ‘SINGLE’ Select size Select items and make settings for eachText Stamp ResizeTrimming LevelingFace Recog Rotate Disp Aspect ConvFavorite Protect Print SETAudio DUB Copying to computers P.100 Copying recorded picturesCopy Dubbing playback images via AV cablesSelect ‘PC’ on the camera Using with your PCComputer specifications Copying still pictures and motion picturesPrivate Avchd If using Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Mac OSModelinf Printing multiple pictures PrintingSelect ‘PictBridge PTP’ on the camera Select picture to print with and set Select ‘PRINT START’Connect camera to TV Turn on TV Turn on camera Set REC/PLAY switch toViewing on TV screen PrintingViera Link Hdmi Hdavi ControlTM What is HDMI?What is Viera Link HDMI? Viewing on a TV with Hdmi SocketOther related operations Available functionsDisplay/hide operation icons Press the display button to change display P.12 List of LCD monitor displaysRecording PlaybackMessage displays Troubleshooting Monitor flickers indoors Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is onLCD monitor dims during motion picture recording Brightness is unstableTV screen display different to LCD monitor Cannot print when connecting to printerEdges cut off pictures when printing No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not coloured122 VQT1Z93 Usage cautions and notesQuality REC ModeRecording picture/time capacity Aspect Ratio Picture SizeMin 20 s Min 50 s Min 10 s 4 min Varies according to ‘REC QUALITY’ P.80 settingREC Quality Wvga VGA Qvga Min 27 sSpecifications DMC-TZ7 65 a Specifications DMC-TZ6/ DMC-TZ65Input To 240 V 50/60Hz, 0.2 a Battery Pack lithium-ion DMC-TZ6
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DMC-TZ7, DMC-TZ65, DMC-TZ6 specifications

The Panasonic DMC-TZ series has been a popular line of compact digital cameras, known for their versatility, user-friendly features, and quality performance. Among the notable models are the DMC-TZ6, DMC-TZ65, and DMC-TZ7, each offering a unique blend of technological advancements and innovative features to meet the needs of photography enthusiasts and casual users alike.

The DMC-TZ6, released as part of the series, boasts a 12.1-megapixel sensor and a Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens that offers a 12x optical zoom, providing impressive close-up shots and landscape photography capabilities. With the incorporation of Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.), users can capture sharp images even in low-light conditions or while on the move. The camera's Venus Engine allows for quick processing speeds, ensuring that users can capture images with reduced noise levels and vibrant colors.

Building on the success of its predecessor, the DMC-TZ65 features a slightly improved 16-megapixel sensor and an extensive zoom range of 20x, coupled with an impressive focal length that spans wide-angle to telephoto. This model continues to embrace features like O.I.S. to mitigate blurriness and deliver crystal-clear images. Additionally, the TZ65 introduces Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing users to easily share their photos and videos on social media platforms or transfer files directly to their smartphones. The built-in GPS feature also enhances travel photography, providing geotagging capabilities for memorable locations.

The DMC-TZ7 is another noteworthy entry in the lineup that offers advanced features appealing to a broader audience. With a 12.1-megapixel sensor and a 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens, this camera achieves stunning perspectives and greater depth in images. The TZ7 is equipped with HD video recording capabilities, making it just as adept at capturing high-definition video as it is at still photography. Its Intelligent Auto mode utilizes advanced scene detection technology to adjust settings automatically for optimal results, ensuring even novice photographers can achieve impressive shots effortlessly.

In summary, the Panasonic DMC-TZ6, DMC-TZ65, and DMC-TZ7 offer a remarkable array of features tailored to diverse photographic needs. From high-resolution sensors and powerful zoom capabilities to smart connectivity options and user-friendly modes, these cameras reflect Panasonic's commitment to delivering quality and innovation in compact photography. Whether for travel, events, or spontaneous moments, the TZ series continues to be a reliable choice for capturing life's memories with style and efficiency.
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