Panasonic DMC-ZS25, DMCZS25K owner manual Adjusting focus, Adjust focus according to subject

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Basics

Adjusting focus

When [AF Mode] is set to (1-area-focusing), focus on the AF area in the center of the picture. If a subject you want to record is not in the center, follow the steps below.

Adjust focus according to subject

Align the AF area

with the subject

Hold down halfway

Focus display

(When focus is aligned: illuminated When focus is not aligned: flashing)

AF area

(When focus is aligned: green When focus is not aligned: red)

Return to desired composition

Press fully

AF area

●●Subjects/environments which may make focusing difficult: ••Fast-moving or extremely bright

objects, or objects with no color contrast.

••Taking pictures through glass or near 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not

Focus display

aligned.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use the focus range displayed in red 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The AF area display may be larger depending on recording

 

 

 

 

 

 

conditions such as dark locations or zoom ratio.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Register online at Customers onlyContents Application Record Changing recording informationTaking pictures with Exposure Determining aperture and shutterConnecting with other devices Application ViewOthers Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up Before useCamera handling Always take a test shot first No compensation for missed shotsCarefully observe copyright laws Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →159Standard Accessories Optional accessoriesNames and Functions of Main Parts Exposure button LCD monitorPlayback button →109 DISP. button ChargingCharging battery About batteries that you can use with this unitSlide to the Open position and open the card/battery door Insert the battery all the wayClose the card/battery door To remove batteryCharging the battery through the computer Charging the batteryMake sure that the camera is turned off Charging lamp indications Remaining battery Recording still picturesRecording conditions by Cipa standard Recording motion pictures Recording conditionsViewing pictures Open the card/battery Door Inserting and removing the card optionalSlide to the Open position Insert the card all the waySaving your pictures cards and built-in memory Built-in memory approx MBCompatible memory cards optional When Rec Format is Avchd When Rec Format is MP4Recording capacity guidelines pictures/recording time Recording picture capacity still picturesSetting the clock Press the Camera ON/OFF buttonPress MENU/SET to set Select Clock Set from the Setup menu or Rec menu Changing time settingsSet the date and time Perform steps . →19 Sequence of operations Aim the camera and shoot Play back picturesPress the Camera ON/OFF button to turn off the camera Taking pictures with your own settings Take a pictureAdjusting focus Adjust focus according to subjectReturn to desired composition Taking pictures with automatic settings Using flashHappy color setting SettingsAbout Backlight Compensation Automatic Scene DetectionMotion Deblur IHandheld Nite ShotIHDR Press to set AF Mode to AF Tracking AF TrackingIntelligent Auto Mode restrictions Recording motion pictures Press the motion picture button to start recordingPress the motion picture button again to end recording About the recording format for recording motion pictures About the compatibility of the recorded motion picturesMP4 Motion picture recording in other recording modes Basics Viewing your pictures Press the playback buttonView pictures Operations during motion picture playback Viewing motion picturesCapturing still pictures from motion pictures Zooming in and viewing Playback Zoom Viewing a list of pictures Multi PlaybackSearching pictures by the recording date Calendar search Deleting pictures Press / button to delete displayed pictureTo delete multiple up to 50/To delete all pictures Setting the menu Press to select a setting, and then press MENU/SETExample Changing AF Mode in the Rec menu in Program AE Mode Press / button several timesMenu type Using Quick menu Using the Setup menu Clock SetWorld Time Travel DateSpeaker Volume Settings 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5Cust.Set Mem Monitor DisplayMonitor Luminance Guide LineSettings on / OFF HistogramVideo Rec Area Zoom ResumeAuto Power Off Settings 2MIN. / 5MIN. / 10MIN. / OFFMonitor Power Save EconomyNo.Reset ResetUSB Mode Reset Rec. settings? Reset setup parameters?Settings 3D / 2D OutputViera Link 3D PlaybackRotate Disp Version DispFormat LanguageStabilizer Demo Changing recording information display Press DISP. button to change displayUsing Zoom Zoom In/OutOptical Zoom Extended optical zoomZoom types and use Zoom Digital ZoomAvailable flash range when Sensitivity setting is Auto Taking pictures with flashShutter speeds for each flash mode 60∗2 1/2000th ∗3 1/2000thTaking close-up pictures Macro Zoom Enlarging close-up subjectsShortest recording distance Focus rangeTaking pictures with self-timer Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Aperture-Priority Mode Determining aperture and shutter speed and recordingPress Exposure button Shutter-Priority Mode Manual Exposure Mode Manual exposure assist estimateTaking Pictures with different picture effects Changing the selected picture effects Creative Control menuExpressive RetroHigh Key Low KeySepia Dynamic MonochromeImpressive Art High DynamicAdjusting color Cross ProcessToy Effect Miniature Effect Soft Focus Star FilterOne Point Color Selecting colorRecording panorama pictures Panorama Shot Mode Check the recording direction and press MENU/SETPress the shutter button halfway to focus Press the shutter button fully again to end recording TipsAbout panorama playback Changing the selected scene mode Scene Mode menu Taking pictures according to the scenePortrait Soft SkinScenery Sports Night PortraitNight Scenery What is HDR? Handheld Night ShotFood Use cursor button to select Exit and press MENU/SET To record age and nameBaby PetHigh Sens Starry SkyGlass Through About White Balance Underwater3D Photo Mode Tips for recording picturesRegistering your own settings and recording Set mode dial to / Custom mode Press MENU/SET to enter the settingsWhen changing the menu settings Use cursor button to select custom setSetting Speed Description No. Pictures Burst functionSetting Recording tips when registering face pictures Recording with the Face Recognition functionHow the Face Recognition function works During recording During playbackRecord the face picture Press to select the item for editing and press MENU/SETRegistering face pictures Editing or deleting information about registered persons Useful features for travel To record LocationSelect World Time from the Setup menu When you come back from your travel destinationTo set summer time Entering Text Editing textUsing the Rec menu Setting guideAspect Ratio Picture SizeQuality SensitivityWhite Balance fine adjustment excluding AWB White BalanceSetting White Balance manually AWB operational rangeAF Mode 100101 Quick AFMetering Mode 102Face Recog ExposureResolution 103Min. Shtr Speed Digital ZoomColor Mode 104Burst AF Assist Lamp105 Red-Eye RemovalSettings W/O Time / with Time / OFF 106Stabilizer Date StampUsing the Motion Picture menu 107Rec Format Rec QualitySettings on 108Continuous AF Wind CutDifferent playback methods Playback Mode 2D/3D Settings109 AllUse cursor button to select Setup and press MENU/SET 110Use cursor button to select Filtering and press MENU/SET Slide ShowSet to your preferred settings and press MENU/SET Select Start with cursor button and press MENU/SET112 Operations during Slide Show113 Filtering Play114 Use cursor button to select date to playbackCalendar Retouching pictures 115Select a still picture to retouch during playback and press Operation from the Playback menu116 Creative RetouchPress to select a setting 117118 Using the Playback menu 119Enter characters Entering text →95 Title Edit120 Text Stamp121 Items that can be stampedRetouch 122 Video Divide123 Resize124 Cropping125 FavoriteTo clear all 126 Print Set127 Protect128 Face Rec Edit129 CopyViewing on TV screen 130Connect camera to TV Turn on TV131 What is Viera Link HDMI? 132Viera Link Hdmi Hdavi Control 133 134 To select and play back only still pictures recorded in 3DViewing 3D still pictures 135 136 Copying by inserting the SD card into the recorderDubbing playback pictures via AV cables optional Click Applications Click Recommended Installation Computer specificationsKeeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PC 137138 PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 AELoiLoScope 30 day full trial version Windows XP / Vista / 7 About supplied softwaresTo cancel connection 139Connect camera to computer Operate with your computerFor PTP mode 140Folder and file names on computer WindowsPrinting 141Connect camera to printer 142 Printing multiple picturesMulti Select Select AllUse cursor button to select setting and press MENU/SET Making print settings on the camera143 144 Printing with date and textPrinting date without Text Stamp Insert DC coupler instead of battery Open DC coupler cover 145List of LCD monitor displays 146Recording 147 List of LCD monitor displays148 Playback149 Message displays 150151 Troubleshooting 152This unit is turned off automatically 153 Cannot use Auto BracketMotion picture recording stops midway Panorama picture recording stops before finishing154 155 Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded picturesIncorrect date displayed in Calendar Search Thumbnail is displayed is shown on the screen156 Red areas in pictures appear blackenedTV screen display different to LCD monitor Cannot play motion pictures on TV. Card is inserted into TVEdges of pictures are cut off when printing 157Cannot print panorama pictures properly 158 When in use Usage cautions and notes159 Caring for your cameraWhen not using for a while 160Memory cards LCD MonitorWhen using a tripod or unipod 161AC adaptor supplied Lens162 3D viewingPersonal Information
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