Panasonic DMC-TZ65, DMC-TZ7 operating instructions ‘Scene Mode’, Scene Uses, Tips

Taking pictures according to the scene

‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)

Mode:

Scene		Uses, Tips						Notes
	Improves the skin tone of subjects for a			• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is
	healthier appearance in bright daylight				(face detection).
	conditions.
PORTRAIT	Tips
	• Stand as close as possible to subject.
	• Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)
	Smooths skin colours in bright, outdoor			• Clarity of effect may vary
	daylight conditions (portraits from chest				depending on brightness.
	upwards).			• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is
SOFT	Tips				(face detection).
SKIN	• Stand as close as possible to subject.
	• Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)
	Changes the subject to a slim-looking or			• When taking a picture, a process
	glamorous appearance.				is performed that improves the
		Use ▲▼ to select the transform level, and			skin appearance.
				• The picture quality becomes
		press ‘MENU/SET’ to set.
					slightly lower.
			• The settings can also	• ‘PICTURE SIZE’ will be fixed
			be changed in the Quick		according to the ‘ASPECT RATIO’
			menu.		setting, as detailed below.
						: 3 M
							: 2.5 M
							: 2 M
	Take the picture.			• The following function is fixed.
TRANSFORM
					QUALITY:				(Standard)
	Notes			• ‘AF MODE’				default setting is
					(face detection).
	• This function can be used for personal use
				• Face recognition may not work
	only, and is not to be used for unauthorized
					as effectively when using ‘SLIM
	commercial purposes or commercial gain,
					HIGH’ or ‘STRETCH HIGH’.
	which would represent a copyright.
				• The following functions cannot be
	• Do not use in ways that violate public order
					used.
	and decency or defame or slander others.
					Extended optical zoom/Digital
	• Do not use in ways that harm the subject.
					zoom/AUTO BRACKET/MULTI
					ASPECT				/BURST
	Take pictures of yourself.			• To take pictures with audio (P.78)
					(self-timer indicator illuminated
					during recording)
				• Main fixed settings
					STABILIZER: MODE2
	Tips				AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
					SELFTIMER: OFF/2SEC.
	• Press shutter button halfway → self-timer
					ZOOM RESUME: OFF
SELF
	indicator illuminates → press shutter button
				• ‘AF MODE’ default setting is
PORTRAIT	fully → review				(face detection).
	(if self-timer indicator flashes, focus is not
	correctly aligned)

•Focus: 30 cm - 1.2 m (0.98 - 3.94 feet) (Max. W)

•Do not use zoom (harder to focus). (Zoom moved to max. W automatically)

•2-second self-timer (P.48) recommended.

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How to select a scene (P.51)

Using flash in scene modes (P.44)

Scene		Uses, Tips					Notes
	Take clear pictures of wide, distant subjects.			• Main fixed settings
	Tips				FLASH:		FORCED FLASH OFF
SCENERY					AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
	• Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.
	Use the supplied software to join multiple			• The focus, zoom, exposure
	pictures into a single panorama photograph.				compensation, white balance,
	Use ▲▼ to select the recording direction, and				shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity
					are all fixed at the setting for the
	press ‘MENU/SET’ to set.
					first picture.
	Special panorama guidelines will be
				• Interference may be noticeable
	displayed.
					with dark scenes.
	Take the picture.
				• Shutter may remain closed for up
	Select ‘NEXT’, and press ‘MENU/SET’ to set.
					to 8 seconds after taking picture.
			• Alternatively, press the	• Main fixed settings
			shutter button.		FLASH:		FORCED FLASH OFF
			• You can take pictures		SENSITIVITY:		ISO80 - 800
			again by selecting	• Panorama photo stitching cannot
			‘RETAKE’.		be performed by this camera. The
					pictures that are taken are made
					into a panorama photo on your
	Change the composition and take the picture				computer using the software on
PANORAMA
	so that a part of the picture overlaps with the				the supplied CD-ROM (ArcSoft
ASSIST	previous picture.				Panorama Maker).
			• To take more pictures,	• The following functions cannot be
					used.
			select ‘NEXT’ and
					AUTO BRACKET/MULTI ASPECT
			repeat steps and .
						/AUDIO REC./BURST

Section of picture that was taken last time

After you finish taking pictures, select ‘EXIT’, and press ‘MENU/SET’ to set.

Tips

•Do not change your recording location.

•Use a tripod.

	Take pictures of scenes with fast movement,	•	Main fixed setting
	e.g. sports.		INTELLIGENT ISO: ISOMAX1600
		• Digital zoom: Cannot be set
SPORTS	Tips
	• Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.

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