Panasonic DMCZS25K, DMC-ZS25 owner manual Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic

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Application (Record)

Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode

For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→69)

[Sepia]

This effect creates a sepia image.

[Dynamic Monochrome]

This effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive black and white picture.

[Impressive Art]

This effect gives your photo a dramatic contrast look.

[High Dynamic]

This effect produces the optimum brightness for both dark and bright parts.

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Contents Customers only Register online atContents Determining aperture and shutter Application RecordChanging recording information Taking pictures with ExposureOthers Connecting with other devicesApplication View Camera handling Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged upBefore use Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →159 Always take a test shot firstNo compensation for missed shots Carefully observe copyright lawsOptional accessories Standard AccessoriesNames and Functions of Main Parts DISP. button Charging Exposure buttonLCD monitor Playback button →109About batteries that you can use with this unit Charging batteryTo remove battery Slide to the Open position and open the card/battery doorInsert the battery all the way Close the card/battery doorMake sure that the camera is turned off Charging the battery through the computerCharging the battery Charging lamp indications Recording conditions by Cipa standard Remaining batteryRecording still pictures Viewing pictures Recording motion picturesRecording conditions Insert the card all the way Open the card/battery DoorInserting and removing the card optional Slide to the Open positionCompatible memory cards optional Saving your pictures cards and built-in memoryBuilt-in memory approx MB Recording picture capacity still pictures When Rec Format is AvchdWhen Rec Format is MP4 Recording capacity guidelines pictures/recording timePress MENU/SET to set Setting the clockPress the Camera ON/OFF button Set the date and time Perform steps . →19 Select Clock Set from the Setup menu or Rec menuChanging time settings Sequence of operations Press the Camera ON/OFF button to turn off the camera Aim the camera and shootPlay back pictures Take a picture Taking pictures with your own settingsReturn to desired composition Adjusting focusAdjust focus according to subject Using flash Taking pictures with automatic settingsAutomatic Scene Detection Happy color settingSettings About Backlight CompensationIHandheld Nite Shot Motion DeblurIHDR AF Tracking Press to set AF Mode to AF TrackingIntelligent Auto Mode restrictions Press the motion picture button again to end recording Recording motion picturesPress the motion picture button to start recording MP4 About the recording format for recording motion picturesAbout the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Motion picture recording in other recording modes Basics View pictures Viewing your picturesPress the playback button Viewing motion pictures Operations during motion picture playbackCapturing still pictures from motion pictures Viewing a list of pictures Multi Playback Zooming in and viewing Playback ZoomSearching pictures by the recording date Calendar search Press / button to delete displayed picture Deleting picturesTo delete multiple up to 50/To delete all pictures Press / button several times Setting the menuPress to select a setting, and then press MENU/SET Example Changing AF Mode in the Rec menu in Program AE ModeMenu type Using Quick menu Travel Date Using the Setup menuClock Set World TimeMonitor Display Speaker VolumeSettings 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Cust.Set MemGuide Line Monitor LuminanceZoom Resume Settings on / OFFHistogram Video Rec AreaEconomy Auto Power OffSettings 2MIN. / 5MIN. / 10MIN. / OFF Monitor Power SaveReset Rec. settings? Reset setup parameters? No.ResetReset USB Mode3D Playback Settings 3D / 2DOutput Viera LinkVersion Disp Rotate DispLanguage FormatStabilizer Demo Press DISP. button to change display Changing recording information displayZoom In/Out Using ZoomZoom types and use Optical ZoomExtended optical zoom Digital Zoom ZoomTaking pictures with flash Available flash range when Sensitivity setting is Auto60∗2 1/2000th ∗3 1/2000th Shutter speeds for each flash modeMacro Zoom Enlarging close-up subjects Taking close-up picturesFocus range Shortest recording distanceTaking pictures with self-timer Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Press Exposure button Aperture-Priority ModeDetermining aperture and shutter speed and recording Shutter-Priority Mode Manual exposure assist estimate Manual Exposure ModeChanging the selected picture effects Creative Control menu Taking Pictures with different picture effectsLow Key ExpressiveRetro High KeyHigh Dynamic SepiaDynamic Monochrome Impressive ArtToy Effect Adjusting colorCross Process Miniature Effect Selecting color Soft FocusStar Filter One Point ColorPress the shutter button halfway to focus Recording panorama pictures Panorama Shot ModeCheck the recording direction and press MENU/SET Tips Press the shutter button fully again to end recordingAbout panorama playback Taking pictures according to the scene Changing the selected scene mode Scene Mode menuScenery PortraitSoft Skin Night Scenery SportsNight Portrait Food What is HDR?Handheld Night Shot Pet Use cursor button to select Exit and press MENU/SETTo record age and name BabyGlass Through High SensStarry Sky Underwater About White BalanceTips for recording pictures 3D Photo ModeRegistering your own settings and recording Use cursor button to select custom set Set mode dial to / Custom modePress MENU/SET to enter the settings When changing the menu settingsBurst function Setting Speed Description No. PicturesSetting During playback Recording tips when registering face picturesRecording with the Face Recognition function How the Face Recognition function works During recordingRegistering face pictures Record the face picturePress to select the item for editing and press MENU/SET Editing or deleting information about registered persons To record Location Useful features for travelTo set summer time Select World Time from the Setup menuWhen you come back from your travel destination Editing text Entering TextPicture Size Using the Rec menuSetting guide Aspect RatioSensitivity QualityWhite Balance White Balance fine adjustment excluding AWBAWB operational range Setting White Balance manually100 AF ModeQuick AF 101Exposure Metering Mode102 Face RecogDigital Zoom Resolution103 Min. Shtr SpeedAF Assist Lamp Color Mode104 BurstRed-Eye Removal 105Date Stamp Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFF106 StabilizerRec Quality Using the Motion Picture menu107 Rec FormatWind Cut Settings on108 Continuous AFAll Different playback methods Playback Mode2D/3D Settings 109Slide Show Use cursor button to select Setup and press MENU/SET110 Use cursor button to select Filtering and press MENU/SETSelect Start with cursor button and press MENU/SET Set to your preferred settings and press MENU/SETOperations during Slide Show 112Filtering Play 113Calendar 114Use cursor button to select date to playback Operation from the Playback menu Retouching pictures115 Select a still picture to retouch during playback and pressCreative Retouch 116117 Press to select a setting118 Title Edit Using the Playback menu119 Enter characters Entering text →95Text Stamp 120Retouch 121Items that can be stamped Video Divide 122Resize 123Cropping 124To clear all 125Favorite Print Set 126Protect 127Face Rec Edit 128Copy 129Turn on TV Viewing on TV screen130 Connect camera to TV131 Viera Link Hdmi Hdavi Control What is Viera Link HDMI?132 133 Viewing 3D still pictures 134To select and play back only still pictures recorded in 3D 135 Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables optional 136Copying by inserting the SD card into the recorder 137 Click Applications Click Recommended InstallationComputer specifications Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PCAbout supplied softwares 138PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 AE LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version Windows XP / Vista / 7Operate with your computer To cancel connection139 Connect camera to computerWindows For PTP mode140 Folder and file names on computerConnect camera to printer Printing141 Select All 142Printing multiple pictures Multi Select143 Use cursor button to select setting and press MENU/SETMaking print settings on the camera Printing date without Text Stamp 144Printing with date and text 145 Insert DC coupler instead of battery Open DC coupler coverRecording List of LCD monitor displays146 List of LCD monitor displays 147Playback 148149 150 Message displays151 This unit is turned off automatically Troubleshooting152 Panorama picture recording stops before finishing 153Cannot use Auto Bracket Motion picture recording stops midway154 Thumbnail is displayed is shown on the screen 155Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded pictures Incorrect date displayed in Calendar SearchCannot play motion pictures on TV. Card is inserted into TV 156Red areas in pictures appear blackened TV screen display different to LCD monitorCannot print panorama pictures properly Edges of pictures are cut off when printing157 158 Caring for your camera When in useUsage cautions and notes 159LCD Monitor When not using for a while160 Memory cardsLens When using a tripod or unipod161 AC adaptor suppliedPersonal Information 1623D viewing

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