Panasonic DMC-TZ2 operating instructions Taking pictures according to

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Applications

Taking pictures according to the

Using flash in scene modes (P.37)

 

 

 

 

 

(Record)

7 scene (Continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scene

Uses, functions

Tips, notes

 

Main fixed settings

 

 

 

 

PORTRAIT

Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright

Stand as close as possible to object.

SENSITIVITY: ISO100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

daylight conditions.

Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOFT SKIN

Smooths skin colours in bright, outdoor daylight conditions (portraits

Stand as close as possible to object.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from chest upwards).

SENSITIVITY: ISO100

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clarity of effect may vary depending on brightness.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Take pictures of yourself.

 

STABILIZER: MODE2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press shutter button halfway → self-timer indicator illuminates

Focus: 30-70 cm (Max. W)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AF MODE:

9 areas

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELF PORTRAIT

→ press shutter button fully → review

Do not use zoom (harder to focus).

 

 

 

 

 

 

AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

(if self-timer indicator flashes, focus is not correctly aligned)

(Zoom moved to max. W automatically)

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELFTIMER: OFF/2SEC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To take pictures with audio (P.53)

2-second self-timer (P.35) recommended.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZOOM RESUME: OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(self-timer indicator illuminated during recording)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCENERY

Take clear pictures of wide, distant subjects.

Stand at least 5 m away.

FLASH:

 

FORCED OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SENSITIVITY: ISO LIMIT: ISO800

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPORTS

Take pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports.

Stand at least 5 m away.

(Same as Intelligent ISO mode ‘

’ (P.46))

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SLOW SHUTTER: Cannot be set

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Digital zoom: Cannot be set

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NIGHT

 

Take pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness.

Subject should not move for at least 1 second.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use flash.

CONT.AF: OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

PORTRAIT

Interference may be noticeable with dark scenes.

Tripod, self-timer recommended.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shutter may remain closed for 1 second after taking picture.

Stand 1.2-5 m (Max. W (wide-angle), 1.5 m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

recommended) away.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Take clear pictures of night scenes.

Stand at least 5 m away.

FLASH:

 

FORCED OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NIGHT SCENERY

Do not move for 8 seconds.

CONT.AF: OFF/AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF

 

 

 

 

 

Interference may be noticeable with dark scenes.

 

 

 

 

 

(Shutter speed: max. 8 sec)

SENSITIVITY: ISO100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shutter may remain closed for up to 8 seconds after taking picture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tripod, self-timer recommended

SLOW SHUTTER: Cannot be set

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FOOD

 

Take natural-looking pictures of food.

Focus: Max. W: 5 cm and above

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Max. T: 1 m and above

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brighten subjects and background in pictures of indoor events, such as

Stand approx. 1.5 m away.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PARTY

 

Zoom: Wide (W side)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

weddings.

Use flash.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tripod, self-timer recommended.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Focus: Max. W: 5 cm and above

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CANDLE LIGHT

Bring out the atmosphere of a candlelit room.

Max. T: 1 m and above

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not use flash.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tripod, self-timer recommended.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Uses weak flash to bring out skin colours.

Focus: Max. W: 5 cm and above

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To record age:

Max. T: 1 m and above

SENSITIVITY: ISO LIMIT: ISO400

 

 

 

 

 

 

BABY

 

BIRTHDAY SET: Select ‘WITH AGE’, and press ‘MENU/SET’.

Age will be displayed for approx. 5 seconds after

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Same as Intelligent ISO mode ‘

’ (P.46))

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select ‘BIRTHDAY SET.’.

setting this mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set birthday with ▲▼◄►, and press ‘MENU/SET’.

Age display format depends on LANGUAGE

Digital zoom: Cannot be set

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Continued)

(‘BABY1’ and ‘BABY2’ can be set separately.)

setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents DMC-TZ3 Dear Customer Information for Your SafetyAbout the battery charger Charge the batteryInsert the battery and the card Set the mode dial toWith DVD recorder With your printerAt digital photo centre On computerContents CD-ROM To prevent damage and faultsRead first MENU/SET Simple ModeDISPLAY/LCD Mode Up/down/left/right SelectionOFF Charging batteryPreparations 2 Inserting battery and card While this message is displayed Preparations 3 Setting the clockAdjust year, month, date, time Preparations 4 Know the different menusSet to Select the correct item Select this setting FinishSelect Setup menu Move across to the itemsPreparations 6 Using Setup menu Using Setup menu Checking remaining battery and memory capacity Adjusting the focusSet to Normal Picture mode Problems with adjusting focus subject not in centre, etcPicture save destination Enlarge Tele Restore WideBasics  Taking pictures with zoom Taking pictures‘SIMPLE MODE’ menu Backlight compensation Simple Mode onlyBasics 3 TakingMODE pictures with Simple Enlarge picture 4x/8x Viewing your pictures instantlyViewing your pictures Play Display pictureSelect type Select the pictures to Deletion Delete Repeat Basics 6 Deleting picturesWhile picture is displayed P.31 Select ‘YES’Histogram Display in Playback modeApplications 1 Changing recording information RecorddisplayApplications  Making LCD monitor easier to Applications 3 Taking pictures with self-timerDisplay ‘FLASH’ Select the desired type Scene ModeApplications 4 Taking pictures with flash Auto Bracket DMC-TZ3 only Applications 6 Optical image stabilizerDisplay ‘EXPOSURE’ Select a value Display ‘AUTO BRACKET’Select scene SceneTaking pictures according to Set to ‘SCN1’ or ‘SCN2’Taking pictures according to Starry SKY PETSunset High SensSet to Take a picture P.4 Applications  Taking motion picturesSet to Take a picture P.4 Start recording Taking close-up pictures of flowers, etcRegistering local time at your overseas destination Useful features for travelRecording holiday duration Travel Date Aspect Ratio Using REC menuBalance SensitivityUsing REC menu CONT.AF AF ModeBurst Zoom COL. ModeAF Assist Lamp Slow ShutterViewing clipboard pictures clipboard playback Taking/viewing clipboardTaking clipboard pictures clipboard recording Select ‘REC’Press ‘MENU/SET’ Taking/viewing clipboardViewing as list Clipboard menuCreating still pictures from  pictures with audioMotion pictures DMC-TZ3 only Viewing motion picturesFavorite Applications 4 Using Play menuDual Display DMC-TZ3 only Slide ShowSelect ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’ Rotate DispDate Stamp Select picture and set number to print repeat Select picture and make settingDpof Print ProtectResize Audio DUBTrimming Format Using Play menuAspect Conv Copy Connect camera to computer Using with computerConnecting Devices With otherSelect ‘MULTI PRINT’ PrintingSelect picture to print Select ‘PRINT START’Turn on camera Set to Viewing on TV screenWith other Devices Connect camera to TV Turn on TVPlayback Simple ModeList of LCD monitor displays RecordingMessage displays Recording Battery, powerPlayback LCD monitorFlash Others TV, computer, printerUsage cautions and notes Recording time capacity motion pictures Recording picture/time capacityRecording picture capacity still 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.

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.