Panasonic DMC-SZ7 IHandheld Nite Shot, IHDR Backlight Compensation, About the flash P53

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Basic

∫[iHandheld Nite Shot]

When [iHandheld Nite Shot] is set to [ON] and [ ] is detected while taking handheld night shots, pictures of the night scenery will be taken at a high burst speed and composed into a single picture. This mode is useful if you want to take stunning night shots with minimal jitter and noise, without using a tripod. If the camera is mounted on a tripod or other type of stand, [ ] will not be detected.

∫[iHDR] (Backlight Compensation)

When [iHDR] is set to [ON], multiple still pictures are recorded with differing exposures and combined to create a single still picture rich in gradation.

•When you record a moving subject, residual images may be recorded.

•When []¢ is displayed on the screen but not otherwise, the iHDR function will work automatically as required.

¢Displayed when the camera has distinguished a backlight. Backlighting is the term used to describe the darkening of a subject caused by recording against light from behind the subject.

The actual backlighting conditions and [ ] may not always match.

•Even with [iHDR] set to [OFF], if the camera distinguishes a backlight, backlight compensation will work automatically, brightening the recorded image.

•In the following cases, a compensated picture is not created.

–When the zoom factor exceeds 10k.

–When recording in [Burst].

About the flash (P53)

•When [ ] is selected, [ ], [], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness.

•When [], [ ] is set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is enabled.

•Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].

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Contents F1211MR0 Contents Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Using Viera Link Hdmi 111Video Divide 100 103Care of the camera About Condensation When the lens is fogged upDo not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure Standard Accessories Or Press Names and Functions of Main PartsStrap eyelet About batteries that you can use with this unit Charging the BatteryInsert the battery into the camera to charge it Inserting the BatteryCheck that this unit is turned off ChargingBattery indication When using the AC adaptor suppliedBattery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor About the charging lampRecording conditions by Cipa standard Recording still picturesRecording motion pictures MP4Playback time PlaybackDo not touch the connection terminals of the card Inserting and Removing the Card optionalAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card Following operations can be performed using this unitBuilt-in Memory CardPreparation Number of recordable pictures Available recording time when recording motion picturesMP4 Slide the REC/PLAY switch to ! and then turn the camera on Setting Date/Time Clock SetClock is not set when the camera is shipped Press MENU/SET to setChanging the Clock Setting Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully Tips for taking good picturesPreventing jitter camera shake Direction Detection Function Rotate DispSelecting the Recording Mode Recording Mode Taking pictures using the automatic functionWhen recording motion pictures When taking picturesScene Detection Portrait Scenery Low Light MacroChanging the settings IHDR Backlight Compensation IHandheld Nite ShotAbout the flash P53 Normal Picture Mode Taking pictures with your favorite settingsRange of focus during the Intelligent Auto Mode FocusingCm 0.16 feet 6.6 feet M 4.9 feet Compose the picture Start recording by pressing the motion picture button Recording Motion PicturesApplicable modes About the recording format for recording motion picturesAbout zooming while recording motion pictures Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures Flash setting is fixed to ŒPicture size MP4 Picture sizePlaying Back Pictures Normal Play Slide the REC/PLAY switch toSelecting a picture Press 2 orDisplaying Multiple Screens Multi Playback Using the Playback ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards L W Rotate the zoom lever towards Z TPlaying Back Motion Pictures Press 3 to pause motion picture playback Press MENU/SET Creating Still Pictures From a Motion PictureDeleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recoveredTo delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then PressTo delete multiple pictures up to 50 or all the pictures When Delete Multi is selected Press MENU/SETSetting menu items Setting the MenuUsing the Quick Menu Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press MENU/SETPress 3/4 to select the menu item and then press MENU/SET Setting Date/Time About the Setup MenuDestination Travel destination areaElapsed days are not recorded OFFLocation SET Travel destination is recorded at the time of recordingBeep Tone 1 / 2 Shutter Vol Beep LevelHigh BrightnessLCD Mode ¢ Can be set only when Recording Mode is setRec. Info Pattern ON/OFF Guide LineHistogram Angle of view for motion picture recording can be checkedVideo Rec Area 2MIN./5MIN./10MIN./OFF ECO LCD Power Save Sleep Mode1SEC 2SEC Pictures are displayed until one of the buttons is pressedNo.Reset Reset the file number of the next recording toReset USB ModeTV Aspect Set to match the type of TVOutput Viera LinkVertically Display so that they are displayedSet the language displayed on the screen Stabilizer Demo Demo Demo ModeAuto Demo on OFF Playback Mode Recording ModeAbout the LCD Monitor Press DISP. to changeRotate the zoom lever towards Tele Using the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Wide Screen display Switching to the appropriate flash setting Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects Set the flash to match the recordingAvailable flash range Available Flash Settings in Recording ModeFlash setting Shutter speed Sec Shutter speed for each flash settingFlash setting Taking Close-up Pictures AF Macro/Macro Zoom Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed Taking Pictures with the Self-timerPicture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed Underexposed Properly exposed Compensating the ExposureCompensate the exposure Towards positive Towards negativeIs set for the flash when Auto Bracket is set Taking Pictures Using Auto BracketWith Auto Bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd picture D0 EV J1 EV I1 EVRecord pictures that look like dioramas Miniature Effect ModeTaking pictures that match the scene being Recorded Scene ModeSoft Skin PortraitScenery This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscapePanorama Shot About playback Sports Technique for Night Portrait ModeNight Portrait Night SceneryFood To cancel Age and Name Select the OFF setting in stepBaby1/Baby2 Press 4 to select Exit and then press MENU/SET to finishSunset PetHigh Sens Glass ThroughTechnique for taking 3D pictures Taking 3D pictures 3D Photo ModeYou cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function Point of recording when registering the face images Face SettingsSelect item to edit with 3/4, and then press MENU/SET Change or delete the information for a registered person Perform in Face SettingsPress 3/ 4/ 2/ 1 to select the priority and then press Display the entry screen Entering TextFor details on Rec menu settings, refer to P38 Using the Rec MenuPicture Size Applicable modesQuality Settings Description of settingsJitter of the subject SensitivityAbout Intelligent ISO sensitivity control White Balance Finely adjusting the White Balance Setting the White Balance manuallyPress MENU/SET to finish AF Mode About š Face Detection Quick AF Settings ON/OFFFace Recog ExposureMin. Shtr Speed ResolutionDigital Zoom Flash setting is fixed to ‰ Settings Description of settings Number Recordable picturesFlash setting is fixed to Œ except for BurstAF Assist Lamp Color ModeRed-Eye Removal Date Stamp StabilizerClock Set Stamp the year, month, and dayRec Mode Using the Motion Picture MenuRec Quality Continuous AF Settings AUTO/OFFWind Cut This prevents the recording of wind-noise automaticallyYou can play back the recorded pictures in various methods Various methods of playbackOperations performed during slide show Slide ShowSettings Description of settings Duration Changing the slide show settingsEffect Duration or Repeat can be setPress 3/4/2/1 to select the category Filtering PlayThen press MENU/SET to set About the categories to be sortedPress 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back CalendarYou can display pictures by recording date Auto Retouch Having Fun with Recorded PicturesBrightness and color of the pictures taken can be balanced Effect Creative RetouchUpload Set Using the Playback MenuSelect the picture, and then press MENU/SET to set Upload to the image sharing sites Title Edit Multi settingSelect the picture, and then press MENU/SET to setText Stamp Press Press 3 to select OK, and then press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select the settings, and then press MENU/SETFace Recognition Baby/Pet100 It cannot be restored once dividedVideo Divide Resize 101Cropping 102Zoom lever T Enlargement Zoom lever W Reduction 2/1 Move Favorite 103Select the picture, and then press MENU/SET Print Set 104To print the date 105Protect 106Face Rec Edit 107Copy 108109 Playing Back Pictures on a TV ScreenConnect the camera and a TV To connect with an Hdmi mini cable optional110 What is the Viera Link Hdmi Hdavi Control? Using Viera Link Hdmi111 Preparations Set the Viera Link to ON. P47Other linked operations Turning the power off Automatic input switching112 113 Playing back 3D picturesPreparations Set the 3D Playback to 3D. P47 Select 3D Play in Filtering Play in the Playback Mode. P91114 115 Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion PicturesCopy by inserting the SD card into the recorder 116 Copy the playback image using an AV cableInstall PHOTOfunSTUDIO to the PC Connect camera to PC Copying to a PC using PHOTOfunSTUDIOCopy the images to a PC using PHOTOfunSTUDIO 117118 Connecting to a PCPC that can be used Press 3/4 to select PC, and then press MENU/SET 119Operate the PC Desktop 120Uploading the images to sharing sites 121Start up the LUMIXUP.EXE by double-clicking it. P120 Select the destination to upload122 Printing the PicturesPress 3/4 to select PictBridgePTP, and then press MENU/SET Selecting a single picture and printing it 123Selecting multiple pictures and printing them Press Press 3/4 to select an item and then press MENU/SET124 Print SettingsPrint with Date Num.of printsPaper Size 125126 When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paperLayout Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit 127 Screen DisplayRecording Age P66 128129 About the LCD monitor 130About the Lens 131 Do not bend or drop the card 132About the personal information Disclaimer133 When not using the camera for a long period of timeAbout the picture data About tripods or unipods134 Message Display135 This battery cannot be usedInsert SD card again/Try another card Folder cannot be createdBattery and power source Troubleshooting136 Recording137 Motion picture recording stops in the middle 138Recording by Panorama Shot is ended before finishing Subject cannot be locked. AF tracking not possibleLCD monitor 139Flash Playback 140Red part of the recorded image has changed color to black 141Thumbnail is displayed appears on the screen Sound of the recorded motion pictures sometimes breaks upTV, PC and printer 142Others 143144 Hdavi Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation
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The Panasonic DMC-SZ7K, also known as the DMC-SZ7, is a compact digital camera that blends convenience with powerful features, making it an ideal choice for photography enthusiasts and casual shooters alike. Designed for portability, the SZ7 boasts a sleek and compact design that fits comfortably in your pocket, enabling you to carry it effortlessly wherever you go.

One of the standout features of the DMC-SZ7 is its high-resolution sensor. Equipped with a 14.1-megapixel CCD sensor, the camera captures stunning and detailed images, even in challenging lighting conditions. This impressive resolution allows for large prints and cropping without sacrificing image quality, making it a versatile option for various shooting scenarios.

The DMC-SZ7 features a 10x optical zoom lens, which provides a versatile focal range from wide-angle to telephoto. This flexibility allows users to capture landscapes, portraits, and distant subjects with ease. The Intelligent Zoom function further enhances this capability by extending the zoom range to 12x while maintaining image quality. This makes it easy to get close to the action without having to compromise on clarity.

Another noteworthy aspect of the DMC-SZ7 is its advanced image stabilization technology. The Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) effectively reduces the impact of camera shake, ensuring smooth and sharp images, especially when shooting in low light or at full zoom. This feature is particularly beneficial for capturing spontaneous moments, where stability can be a challenge.

Panasonic's commitment to user-friendly operation is evident in the DMC-SZ7's intuitive interface. The camera offers various shooting modes, including Scene Modes and Creative Control, allowing users to experiment with different settings and effects. Additionally, the iA (Intelligent Auto) mode automatically adjusts settings to optimize image quality, making it easy for beginners to achieve great results without deep technical knowledge.

The DMC-SZ7 also supports HD video recording, with the ability to capture 720p videos at 30 frames per second. This capability opens up new creative possibilities, allowing users to document their experiences in dynamic motion. The built-in HDMI output facilitates easy connection to HD televisions for playback, enhancing the overall viewing experience.

Furthermore, with its sleek aesthetics, the DMC-SZ7 is available in a stylish black finish, adding a touch of sophistication to its portability. Whether you're at a family event, traveling, or simply enjoying a day out, the Panasonic DMC-SZ7K offers a well-rounded package of performance, convenience, and versatility, making it an excellent option for anyone seeking a reliable compact camera.
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