Panasonic DMC-TZ2 Taking pictures, Adjusting the focus, Set to Normal Picture mode

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Basics

1 Taking pictures

 

Turn on the power

 

Status indicator illuminated for

Please set the clock before taking pictures (P.16).

Adjusting the focus

Press the shutter button halfway, ensuring that the subject is aligned with the AF area.

approx. 1 second.

Set to (NORMAL PICTURE mode)

NORMAL PICTURE Display on screen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Focus display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AF area (normal)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AF area (when dark or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F3.3

1/30

 

 

 

 

using digital zoom)

Aperture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shutter speed

 

 

 

value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Focus

In focus

Not in focus

Focus display

On

Flashing

AF area

Green

Red/white

Sound

Double beep

Multiple beep

Images outside of the focus range may not be in full focus even if the light remains on.

Zoom lever

Status indicator

Adjust the focus

Press halfway

Take a picture

Take care not to shake the camera.

Press fully

(If red: Could not achieve optimal exposure → Use flash (P.36) or change ‘SENSITIVITY’ (P.51).)

Problems with adjusting focus (subject not in centre, etc)

Hold down

Press fully

Holding the camera

Horizontally

Vertically

Flash

Lamp

Do not block the flash or the lamp (P.1). Do not look at them from close range.

Do not touch the lens.

Stand with your arms close to your body and with your legs apart.

F3.3 1/30

halfway

F3.3 1/30

First adjust focus

 

Return to desired

according to subject

 

composition

Readjust focus if not correctly adjusted initially. Subjects/environments which may make focusing difficult:

Fast-moving or extremely bright objects, or objects with no colour contrast

Taking pictures through glass or near objects emitting light. In dark, or with significant jitter.

When (jitter alert) is displayed

Use the Optical image stabilizer (P.3), a tripod, or the self-timer (P.35).

Focus range (To take pictures from close range→P.46)

When too close to object or when taking pictures of both distant and close objects together in the same picture

Checking remaining battery and memory capacity

When set to maximum W (1x): Distance of at least 50 cm from subject

Zoom lever

To use flash (P.36)

When set to maximum T (maximum zoom): Distance of at least  m from subject

300

Pictures remaining

Remaining battery

(flashes red)

(Status indicator flashes when LCD monitor is off) Recharge or replace battery (P.14).

Not displayed when using AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G, optional).

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Contents DMC-TZ3 Dear Customer Information for Your SafetyInsert the battery and the card Charge the batterySet the mode dial to About the battery chargerAt digital photo centre With your printerOn computer With DVD recorderContents Read first To prevent damage and faultsCD-ROM DISPLAY/LCD Mode Simple ModeUp/down/left/right Selection MENU/SETPreparations 2 Inserting battery and card Charging batteryOFF Adjust year, month, date, time Preparations 3 Setting the clockPreparations 4 Know the different menus While this message is displayedSelect Setup menu Select this setting FinishMove across to the items Set to Select the correct itemPreparations 6 Using Setup menu Using Setup menu Set to Normal Picture mode Adjusting the focusProblems with adjusting focus subject not in centre, etc Checking remaining battery and memory capacityBasics  Taking pictures with zoom Enlarge Tele Restore WideTaking pictures Picture save destinationBasics 3 TakingMODE pictures with Simple Backlight compensation Simple Mode only‘SIMPLE MODE’ menu Viewing your pictures Play Viewing your pictures instantlyDisplay picture Enlarge picture 4x/8xWhile picture is displayed P.31 Basics 6 Deleting picturesSelect ‘YES’ Select type Select the pictures to Deletion Delete RepeatApplications 1 Changing recording information Display in Playback modeRecorddisplay HistogramApplications  Making LCD monitor easier to Applications 3 Taking pictures with self-timerApplications 4 Taking pictures with flash Scene ModeDisplay ‘FLASH’ Select the desired type Display ‘EXPOSURE’ Select a value Applications 6 Optical image stabilizerDisplay ‘AUTO BRACKET’ Auto Bracket DMC-TZ3 onlyTaking pictures according to SceneSet to ‘SCN1’ or ‘SCN2’ Select sceneTaking pictures according to Sunset PETHigh Sens Starry SKYSet to Take a picture P.4 Start recording Applications  Taking motion picturesTaking close-up pictures of flowers, etc Set to Take a picture P.4Recording holiday duration Travel Date Useful features for travelRegistering local time at your overseas destination Balance Using REC menuSensitivity Aspect RatioUsing REC menu Burst AF ModeCONT.AF AF Assist Lamp COL. ModeSlow Shutter ZoomTaking clipboard pictures clipboard recording Taking/viewing clipboardSelect ‘REC’ Viewing clipboard pictures clipboard playbackViewing as list Taking/viewing clipboardClipboard menu Press ‘MENU/SET’Motion pictures DMC-TZ3 only  pictures with audioViewing motion pictures Creating still pictures fromDual Display DMC-TZ3 only Applications 4 Using Play menuSlide Show FavoriteDate Stamp Rotate DispSelect ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’ Dpof Print Select picture and make settingProtect Select picture and set number to print repeatTrimming Audio DUBResize Aspect Conv Copy Using Play menuFormat Connecting Using with computerDevices With other Connect camera to computerSelect picture to print PrintingSelect ‘PRINT START’ Select ‘MULTI PRINT’With other Devices Viewing on TV screenConnect camera to TV Turn on TV Turn on camera Set toList of LCD monitor displays Simple ModeRecording PlaybackMessage displays Recording Battery, powerFlash LCD monitorPlayback Others TV, computer, printerUsage cautions and notes Recording picture capacity still pictures Recording picture/time capacityRecording time capacity motion pictures Image sensor SpecificationsWeb Site http//panasonic.net M0207KZ0 11000 
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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.

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