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Application (Record)

Using the [Motion Picture] menu

●●What is bit rate

This is the volume of data for a definite period of time, and the quality becomes higher when the number gets bigger. This unit is using the “VBR” recording method. “VBR” is an abbreviation of “Variable Bit Rate”, and the bit rate (volume of data for definite period of time) is changed automatically depending on the subject to record. Therefore, the recording time is shortened when a subject with fast movement is recorded.

••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→54)

[Still Picture Size]

Set [Still Picture Size] for when you take still pictures while recording motion pictures.

■■Settings: [13.5M] / [6M] / [2M]

●●The aspect ratio becomes [  ].

[Continuous AF]

Either allow the focus to be constantly adjusted during motion picture recording, or fix the focus position at the start of recording.

■■Settings [ON]

[OFF]: Fix focus position at the start of motion picture recording.

●●The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following case: ••[Starry Sky] Scene Mode

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Contents Customers only Register online atContents Determine aperture Switching the display of recordingApplication Record Taking pictures with Exposure112 104106 108GPS and map functions Application ViewWi-Fi Others Connecting with other devicesBefore use Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged upCamera handling Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →292 Always take a test shot firstNo compensation for missed shots Carefully observe copyright lawsRecording location information When using in another countryAbout GPS DMC-ZS30 About the camera’s location name informationAbout the compass DMC-ZS30 Optional accessories Standard AccessoriesNames and Functions of Main Parts LCD monitor Wi-Fi button Playback buttonExposure button →82 DMC-ZS30 MAP button →175Pinch spread/pinch Touch operationsTouch DragAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Charging batteryCamera status Charge Inserting the battery Insert the battery all the wayClose the card/battery door To remove batteryCharging the battery Charging the battery through the computerMake sure that the camera is turned off Charging lamp indications On Charging in progress Recording still pictures Remaining batteryRecording conditions by Cipa standard Viewing pictures Recording motion picturesRecording conditions Insert the card all the way Open position and open the card Battery doorInserting and removing the card optional Slide to the release lever toType of Card Capacity Saving your pictures cards and built-in memoryCompatible memory cards optional Built-in memory approx MB approx MB18M Recording picture capacity still picturesRecording capacity guidelines pictures/recording time Picture Size Built-in memory 32 GB 64 GBWhen Rec Format is MP4 When Rec Format is AvchdRecording time capacity motion pictures Press the Camera ON/OFF button Setting the clockPress MENU/SET to set To change time setting Select Clock Set from the Setup menu or Rec menuSet the date and time Perform steps . →26 Sequence of operations Taking still pictures Aim the camera and shootPlay back pictures Press the Camera ON/OFF button to turn off the cameraTake a picture Taking pictures with your own settingsFocus display How to adjust focusFirst adjust focus according to subject Return to desired compositionTouch on the screen Touching the screen and recordingTouch the subject you want to record Touch the place where you want to set the focus and exposure Touching the screen and adjusting the focus and exposureFocus display Taking pictures with automatic settingsAbout flash Automatic Scene Detection About the Happy color settingSettings About Backlight CompensationIHandheld Nite Shot Motion DeblurIHDR With cursor button operations Press to set AF Mode to AF TrackingTouch the subject With touch screen operationsIntelligent Auto Mode restrictions Press the motion picture button to start recording Recording motion picturesPress the motion picture button again to end recording About recording modes Motion picture recording in other recording modesMP4 About the recording format for recording motion picturesAbout the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Avchd ProgressiveBasics Still Picture Size →127 Burst functionPress the Playback button Viewing your picturesView pictures Zooming in and viewing Playback Zoom Spread pinch out your 2 fingers where you want to zoomViewing a list of pictures Multi Playback Move the zoom lever toward W sideMENU/SET Viewing pictures by their recording date CalendarSelect a picture with the motion picture icon, and touch Viewing motion picturesOperations during motion picture playback Viewing motion pictures Capturing still pictures from motion pictures Press button to delete displayed picture Deleting picturesTo delete multiple up to 100/To delete all pictures Example Changing AF Mode in the Rec menu in Program AE Mode Setting the menuPress to select AF Mode and then press MENU/SET Press to select a setting, and then press MENU/SETMenu type Using Quick menu Press to select the settings Press MENU/SETPress Q.MENU button Press to select a menu item Using the Setup menu Beep Speaker VolumeCust.Set Mem Calibrate compass DMC-ZS30 Settings Auto Power MonitorPower Monitor Monitor DisplayHistogram Settings / / OFFSettings on / OFF Guide LineRemaining Disp Video Rec AreaZoom Resume Economy Auto Power OffSettings 2MIN. / 5MIN. / 10MIN. / OFF Monitor Power SaveReset Rec. settings? Reset setup parameters? No.ResetReset Reset Wi-Fi SettingsOutput USB ModeViera Link Version Disp Settings 3D / 2D3D Playback Rotate DispLanguage FormatMap Demo Demo ModePress DISP. button to change display Switching the display of recording information, etcCorrect camera angle Using the level gauge DMC-ZS30Press DISP. button to switch the display Using the level gaugeZoom In/Out Using ZoomTouch the T or W edge of the zoom bar on the screen Using the zoom by performing touch operationsExtended optical zoom Optical ZoomZoom types and use Digital Zoom ZoomTaking pictures with flash Shutter speeds for each flash mode Available flash range when Sensitivity setting is AutoTaking close-up pictures Macro Zoom Shortest recording distance Zoom Macro ModeFocus range Taking pictures with self-timer Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation 3D Photo Mode Recording motion pictures Determine aperture and shutter speed and record Aperture-Priority ModePress Exposure button Shutter-Priority Mode Manual exposure assist estimate Manual Exposure ModeChanging the selected picture effects Creative Control menu Taking Pictures with different picture effectsRetro ExpressiveHigh Key Sepia Low KeyDynamic Monochrome Cross Process Adjusting colorImpressive Art High DynamicMiniature Effect Toy EffectStar Filter Soft FocusSelecting color One Point ColorCheck the recording direction and press MENU/SET Recording panorama pictures Panorama Shot ModePress the shutter button halfway to focus 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 menuSelected scene Scenes for motion picture Soft Skin PortraitScenery Night Portrait SportsNight Scenery Handheld Night Shot What is HDR?Food Pet Use cursor button to select Exit and press MENU/SETTo record age and name BabyGlass Through 100High Sens Starry SkyAbout White Balance 101Underwater High Speed Video 102Fps 103 3D Photo ModeTips for recording pictures 104 Register your own settings and record105 Set mode dial to / Custom modePress MENU/SET to enter the settings When changing the menu settingsBurst function Setting Speed Description No.106 Aspect Ratio 107How the Face Recognition function works During recording Recording tips when registering face picturesRecording with the Face Recognition function 108109 Registering face pictures 110Record the face picture Press to select the item for editing and press MENU/SETEditing or deleting information about registered persons 112 Useful features for travelTo record Location To set summer time Select World Time from the Setup menu →54When you come back from your travel destination 113114 Entering TextEditing text Aspect Ratio Using the Rec menuSetting guide 115Sensitivity 100 116Quality SensitivityWhite Balance White Balance fine adjustment excluding AWB117 Extended ISO118 Setting White Balance manuallyAWB operational range 119 AF ModeQuick AF 120Exposure Metering Mode121 Face RecogDigital Zoom Resolution122 Min. Shtr SpeedAF Assist Lamp Color Mode123 BurstRed-Eye Removal 124Date Stamp Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFF125 StabilizerRec Format Using the Motion Picture menu126 About motion picture iconStill Picture Size Settings 13.5M / 6M / 2MSettings on 127Wind Cut Settings Auto / OFF128 Level Shot function DMC-ZS30129 Changing the picture information display, etcRe-acquiring the picture group information 130Representative picture display Display within each picture group131 2D/3D Settings Different playback methods Playback ModePress MENU/SET in playback mode Press to select the Playback Mode and press MENU/SETAbout operations during Filtering Play Cancel filteringSelecting pictures to play back Filtering Play 133Narrowing down by selecting picture type 134Press DISP. button 135Preparation 136 To change the date to display 137Select Select Date in Filtering Play and press MENU/SET Select Favorite in Filtering Play and press MENU/SET →133To select pictures for automatic play back To change settings such as music or display timePlaying back pictures in order automatically 138Operations during Slide Show 139140 Searching by recording date CalendarAuto Retouch Retouching pictures141 Operation from the Playback menu142 Setting EffectCreative Retouch 143 144 Using the Playback menuLocation Logging Abort writing location information 145Delete received location information Edit GPS Data DMC-ZS30 146Enter characters Entering text →114 Title Edit147 Use cursor button to select settings and press MENU/SETText Stamp Items that can be stamped 148Original motion picture that was split does not remain 149Retouch Video DivideResize 150151 Cropping 152Favorite 153To clear all Print Set 154Protect 155Face Rec Edit 156Copy 157Precautions on properly receiving a GPS signal Using the GPS function to record the location of a picture158 About operations during positioning GPS SettingGPS Setting Description 159Positioning result icons 160Displaying the status and result of positioning GPS reception iconInformation to be recorded on the pictures 161Place name information Touch the GPS icon Touch Repositioning 162Interval between positioning operations 163Displaying the GPS reception status Area Info. Set 164165 Changing the place name information to be recordedIf you do not want to record a place name or landmark 166 Changing the recorded GPS informationEdit Location Edit Place Name 167168 Adjusting the time using GPSOperating environment Using the GPS Assist ToolReducing the time required for positioning 169170 Using GPS Assist Tool by connecting the camera and computer171 Using a card reader/writer commercially availableTerminate the connection between camera/card and computer 172Start up the GPS Assist Tool on the computer Operate the GPS Assist Tool173 Using the Wi-Fi function to updateChecking the expiration date of the GPS assist data 174175 Using the map functionDisplay the pictures in playback mode Confirming the place where you took a picture using a map176 Press MAP button in playback mode Touch My LocationDisplaying your current location on a map Touch a picture in the picture list to display it 177Displaying only pictures taken in the same area Displaying a map by selecting a country or region 178Windows Using the map data on the disc suppliedInstalling Lumix Map Tool 179Copying the map data to a memory card 180Deleting the map data 181Registering my landmark from a map Registering my landmark182 Press MENU/SET Enter my landmark name Entering text →114Registering the recording location as my landmark 183Selecting My landmark and displaying it on a map 184Editing or deleting my registered landmark North Using the compass185 About declination correction186 Adjusting the compassRecording the GPS log Using the GPS log187 Ending loggingDisplaying the GPS log on the map 188Touch while map is displayed About the map while GPS log is displayedSave destination of the GPS log file 189Outputting the GPS log file Deleting the GPS log 190Use the camera as a wireless LAN device Wi-Fifunction191 Images that can be sent About the Wi-Fi connection lampWi-Fi connection lamp 192193 Camera →224 What you can do with the Wi-Fi function194 Send Images StoredConnect to Wi-Fi Sequence of connecting operation195 196 Remote Shooting Installing the smartphone/tablet app Panasonic Image App197 198 Connecting to a smartphone/tabletOn your smartphone/tablet On the camera When connecting with Via NetworkWhen connecting with Wi-Fi Direct or WPS Connection 199Playing back pictures in the camera 200Select on a smartphone/tablet Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet remote recording201 Preparation on the smartphone side Easily connect to a smartphone NFC202 Preparations on the camera203 Connecting easily to a smartphone for remote controlTransferring a still picture easily to your smartphone 204Connection method Description Connecting via a wireless access pointWhen connecting with WPS Push-Button 205206 When connecting with WPS PIN codeEnter the encryption key 207 When connecting with Manual InputEnter the encryption key and select Set 208 Connecting directly209 Playback on TVTake or play back pictures on this unit 210Send Images While Recording When sending images to smartphone/tablet211 Select a connection method 212Take pictures 213214 Changing the settings for sending imagesOriginal/Auto ∗ 1/Change 215 When sending images to PCPreparations 216 217 Install PHOTOfunSTUDIO to the PCWhen using PHOTOfunSTUDIO When not using PHOTOfunSTUDIOWhen sending images to Cloud Sync. Service Check the send setting218 219 220 When sending images to WEB Service221 222 When sending images to AV device223 224 Send Images Stored in the Camera225 Multi setting Single setting226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 When sending images to Printer236 Connecting with a setting you used beforeRegistering to Favorite Connection 237 Connect from FavoritesEditing registered items 238 Transferring pictures automatically Smart TransferWhat you can do with Smart Transfer 239 Setting Smart TransferSet the transfer destination Smart Transfer 240Turn off the camera Transferring pictures nowTo change the wireless access point you want to connect to Changing transfer destination and settings of pictures241 Give priority to picture transfers When remaining battery is low, charging may be prioritized242 Checking transfer history of the pictures Display Log243 Using Lumix ClubAbout the Lumix Club Use cursor button to select New account, and press MENU/SET Enter a password and press MENU/SETCheck the login ID and press MENU/SET 244Check or change the acquired login ID/password Enter the login ID or password, and press MENU/SET245 Check the Lumix Club terms of use 246Delete your login ID and account from the Lumix Club Select Yes in the login ID delete confirmation screen247 248 Using WEB services249 Configuring the external AV device settingsChange or delete information on registered AV device 250251 How to Use the Wi-Fi Setup MenuNetwork Address Wi-Fi PasswordSetup 252Turn on TV Viewing on TV screen253 Connect camera to TVTo connect with an Hdmi micro cable optional 254To connect with an AV cable optional 255 What is Viera Link HDMI?Viera Link Hdmi Hdavi Control 256 To select and play back only still pictures recorded in 3D 257Viewing 3D still pictures 258 Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder 259Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables optional Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PC Computer specifications260 Operating environment 261PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.1 PE About supplied softwaresLumix Map Tool 1.1 DMC-ZS30 262LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version Windows XP / Vista / 7 Insert the disc Click Applications Click Recommended InstallationInstalling supplied software 263Use PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy pictures to your computer To cancel connection264 Connect camera to computer101PANA 265Windows Mac266 For PTP mode267 PrintingConnect camera to printer 268 Printing multiple pictures 269Print with date and text Making print settings on the camera Use cursor button to select setting and press MENU/SET270 271 Insert DC coupler instead of battery Open DC coupler cover272 List of LCD monitor displaysRecording →24 273Name∗ →99 274Playback 275With place name information →161 DMC-ZS30 276277 Message displays278 Connection failed Login failed. Please check Login ID and Password279 No picture to sendCannot connect to server 280281 Charging lamp turns off before the battery is fully chargedCannot perform positioning 282 Cannot record pictures 283Cannot use Auto Bracket 284 285 Blacken red areas of recorded pictures 286287 Images cannot be transmitted to the WEB servicePictures cannot be transmitted to the computer Cannot send images to an AV device Have forgotten the password for the Wi-Fi288 Motion picture cannot be transmittedViera Link Hdmi is not working 289TV screen display different to LCD monitor Cannot play motion pictures on TV. Card is inserted into TVCannot print panorama pictures properly Edges of pictures are cut off when printing290 Computer does not recognize card only reads built-in memory291 Caring for your camera When in useUsage cautions and notes 292LCD Monitor When not using for a while293 Memory cardsAbout AC adaptor supplied About charging the batteryWhen using a tripod or unipod 294Disclaimer 295About 3D viewing Personal InformationRestrictions 296License Agreement for Place Name and Map Data Personal Use OnlyDisclaimer of Liability No WarrantyDisclaimer of Warranty 297Export Control 298Entire Agreement About copyright 299About the geographical coordinate system Mapple Digital Map Data300 301 Landmark types 302303 304 305 License Issues306 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 314
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DMC-ZS30, DMC-ZS27 specifications

The Panasonic DMC-ZS27 and DMC-ZS30 are part of Panasonic's esteemed line of digital compact cameras, designed to cater to both photography enthusiasts and casual shooters. These models stand out for their impressive features, compact design, and advanced technologies, making them popular choices for travel and everyday photography.

The DMC-ZS27 is powered by a 16.1-megapixel High Sensitivity MOS sensor paired with the Venus Engine, allowing for exceptional image quality, even in low-light conditions. One of its standout features is the impressive 20x optical zoom lens, which provides a versatile focal length range of 24mm to 480mm (35mm equivalent) – perfect for capturing expansive landscapes or distant subjects with remarkable clarity.

The DMC-ZS30 improves upon its predecessor with a 24mm wide-angle lens and a 20x optical zoom capability, ensuring greater flexibility for various shooting scenarios. Additionally, this model introduces a new level of connectivity with built-in Wi-Fi, allowing users to easily share their photos on social media or remotely control the camera using a smartphone or tablet.

Both models feature a 3-inch LCD screen with a 460k-dot resolution, providing sharp and vibrant previews of images. The screens are designed with anti-reflective coatings to enhance visibility, even in bright light conditions, making it easier for users to compose their shots whether outdoors or indoors.

Notably, both cameras support Full HD (1080p) video recording at 60 frames per second, ensuring high-quality video capture with rich detail and smooth motion. Additional video features, such as HDMI output and a 5-axis optical image stabilization system, help enhance the overall video performance, minimizing the effects of camera shake.

In terms of shooting modes, both models offer a variety of options, including Intelligent Auto and Scene Modes that simplify the shooting process for novices. Advanced users can take advantage of the camera's manual controls to adjust settings like ISO, aperture, and shutter speed for more creative freedom.

Moreover, a dedicated GPS function in the DMC-ZS30 allows users to geotag their photos, which is particularly beneficial for travel enthusiasts who want to document their adventures with precise location data.

In summary, the Panasonic DMC-ZS27 and DMC-ZS30 are exemplary compact cameras offering a blend of advanced features, exceptional optical performance, and ease of use. With robust imaging capabilities, versatile zoom ranges, and enhanced connectivity options, these models remain commendable choices for those looking to capture life's moments with quality and convenience.
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