Panasonic VQT4V99, DMCLZ30K owner manual Hdr, What is HDR?

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Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]

••How to select a scene (→73) ••Using flash in Scene Modes (→58)

[HDR]

The camera can combine several still pictures taken with different exposures into a single properly exposed picture with rich gradation. The individual pictures used to create the HDR picture are not saved. You can minimize the loss of gradations in bright areas and dark areas when, for example, the contrast between the background and the subject is large.

■■What is HDR?

HDR stands for High Dynamic Range and refers to a technique for expressing a wide contrast range.

Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with cursor button and press [MENU/SET]

■■Settings: 3M / 2.5M / 2M / 2.5M ■■Tips

••After the shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during the burst operation.

●●Since a burst of still pictures are combined after they have been recorded, it will be a few moments before you will be able to record another picture.

●●A subject that was in motion when it was recorded may be recorded as an afterimage. ●●The camera may take a single still picture instead of several pictures under certain

recording conditions.

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Contents Customers only Register online atContents Determining aperture and shutter speed and recording Application RecordUsing the Rec menu Taking pictures according to the scene Scene ModeOthers Connecting with other devicesApplication View Camera handling Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged upBefore use No compensation for missed shots Always take a test shot firstCarefully observe copyright laws Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →123Optional accessories Standard AccessoriesNames and Functions of Main Parts Shoulder strap eyelet →13 Flash open button →55Lens barrel Speaker →46Card/Battery door →15 Mode dial →26Microphone →27 Zoom lever →53Attaching the lens cap Attaching the lens cap/shoulder strapPass the lens cap string through the lens cap eyelet Attach the lens capAttaching the lens cap/shoulder strap Attaching the shoulder strapAbout batteries that you can use with this unit About the batteriesInserting and removing the batteries Inserting and removing the batteries To remove batteriesRemaining battery Remaining batteryRecording still pictures By Cipa standard Recording conditions by Cipa standardRec Quality Available recording time Recording conditionsViewing pictures Recording still picturesRecording motion pictures Inserting and removing the card optional Inserting and removing the card optional To remove cardSaving your pictures cards and built-in memory About built-in memory/cardsBuilt-in memory approx MB Compatible memory cards optionalAbout built-in memory/cards Recording capacity guidelines pictures/recording timeRecording picture capacity still pictures Recording time capacity motion picturesPress MENU/SET to set Press MENU/SET Setting the clockPress the Camera ON/OFF button Press MENU/SET to set Changing time settingSetting the clock Intelligent Auto Mode Set to the desired recording modeProgram AE Mode Sequence of operationsTaking still pictures Aim the camera and shootRecording motion pictures →35 Holding the cameraPress the Playback button To turn on the camera in Playback ModeView pictures →37 Turn off the camera Press the Camera ON/OFF buttonTake a picture Focus display When focus is aligned illuminatedAbout Backlight Compensation Using flashAutomatic Scene Detection AF Tracking Press to set AF Mode to AF TrackingIntelligent Auto Mode restrictions Taking pictures with your own settings Adjust focus according to subject Adjusting focusReturn to desired composition Focus displayPress the motion picture button again to end recording Recording motion picturesPress the motion picture button to start recording Motion picture recording in other recording modes Recording motion picturesView pictures Viewing your pictures Normal PlayViewing your pictures Normal Play Zooming in and viewing Playback ZoomViewing a list of pictures Multi Playback Searching pictures by their recording date Calendar Operations during motion picture playback Viewing motion picturesSelect a picture with the motion picture icon, and press Press to delete displayed picture Deleting picturesDeleting pictures Use to select Delete Multi/Delete All and press MENU/SETDelete Multi Press to select a setting, and then press MENU/SET Setting the menuExample Changing AF Mode in the Rec menu in Program AE Mode Press MENU/SETMenu type Using Quick menu Using the Setup menu Auto Power Monitor Settings, notesPower Monitor High AngleVideo Rec Area On / OFF Histogram On / OFFMIN. / 5 MIN. / 10MIN. / OFF Economy Auto Power OffMonitor Power Save Reset setup parameters? Reset Reset Rec. settings?Auto Review On / OFF OutputRestored. Check When a card/built-inContent of the card Version DispPlayback Mode Recording ModeChanging recording information display Press DISP. button to change displayZoom In/Out Using ZoomZoom types and use Using ZoomOptical Zoom Extended optical zoomTo close the flash Taking pictures with flashTo open the flash Type, operations Uses Auto Taking pictures with flashAuto/Red-Eye∗2 Forced Flash OnFlash Or look at it from close rangeScene Mode Available flash range when Sensitivity setting is AutoShutter speeds for each flash mode Taking close-up pictures Focus range Zoom Macro ModeShortest recording distance Taking close-up picturesMacro Zoom Taking pictures with self-timer Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Auto BracketManual exposure assist estimate Set mode dial toPress Exposure button Changing the selected picture effects Creative Control menu Taking Pictures with different picture effectsRetro ExpressiveHigh Key Low KeyDynamic Monochrome SepiaImpressive Art High DynamicCross Process Adjusting colorOne Point Color Selecting colorTips Taking pictures of people Portrait ModeTaking pictures of scenery Scenery Mode Taking pictures of sporting events Selected scene Scenes for motion picture Changing the selected scene mode Scene Mode menuPanorama Shot Taking pictures according to the scene Scene ModeAbout panorama playback Night Scenery Night PortraitHDR What is HDR?Baby FoodHigh Sens SunsetRecording mode Settings Using the Rec menuSetting guide Picture SizeQuality Using the Rec menuSensitivity Sensitivity 100 1600White Balance White Balance fine adjustment excluding AWBAWB operational range Using the Rec menu Setting White Balance manuallyAF Mode Metering Mode Brightness measurement Conditions Position Metering ModeCenter Weighted Multi MeteringDigital Zoom Recording mode Settings on / OFFExposure Burst Setting DescriptionPicture Aspect Ratio Picture SizeAF Assist Lamp Color ModeStabilizer Red-Eye RemovalClock Set Recording mode Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFFDate Stamp Recording mode Settings on Using the Motion Picture menuRec Quality Continuous AFDifferent playback methods Playback Mode Slide Show Different playback methods Playback ModeSelect Start with cursor button and press MENU/SET Operations during Slide ShowSelect category with cursor button and press MENU/SET Category SelectionCalendar Recording information such as Scene ModesOperation from the Playback menu Retouching pictures Creative RetouchMiniature Effect Toy EffectStar Filter Retouching pictures Creative RetouchResize Using the Playback menuCreative Retouch Using the Playback menu Cropping To clear all 100Protect Copy 101102 Viewing on TV screenConnect camera to TV Turn on TVViewing on TV screen 103104 Using with your PCComputer specifications Using with your PC Using the supplied software105 PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LE Windows XP / Vista / 7106 Installing supplied software PHOTOfunSTUDIOCheck the environment of your PC Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied softwareConnect camera to computer 107Copying still pictures and motion pictures 108 To cancel connectionFolder and file names on computer WindowsConnect camera to printer Printing109 Printing multiple pictures 110Printing Multi SelectUse cursor button to select setting and press MENU/SET Making print settings on the cameraSettings Use cursor button to select the item and press MENU/SETUsing printer Using computer112 Printing with date and textRecording List of LCD monitor displays113 List of LCD monitor displays 114Playback 115 Message displaysMessage displays 116117 Troubleshooting118 TroubleshootingLCD monitor 119Incorrect date displayed in Calendar 120TV, computer, printer 121Others 122123 Usage cautions and notesUsage cautions and notes 124Batteries 125Usage cautions and notes Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries 126Disclaimer When uploading pictures to online services127
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