Panasonic DMC-SZ7 owner manual Compose the picture

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Basic

∫When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the center of the

composition of the picture you want to take)

1Aim the AF area at the subject, and press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and exposure.

2Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you

compose the picture.

•You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1 before pressing the shutter button fully.

∫Subject and recording conditions which are difficult to focus in

•Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast

•When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects

•When it is dark or when jitter occurs

•When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near subjects

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Contents F1211MR0 Contents Using Viera Link Hdmi 111 Taking a Picture with Face RecognitionVideo Divide 100 103Care of the camera About Condensation When the lens is fogged upDo not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure Standard Accessories Names and Functions of Main Parts Or PressStrap eyelet Charging the Battery About batteries that you can use with this unitInserting the Battery Insert the battery into the camera to charge itCharging Check that this unit is turned offWhen using the AC adaptor supplied Battery indicationBattery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor About the charging lampRecording still pictures Recording conditions by Cipa standardRecording motion pictures MP4Playback Playback timeInserting and Removing the Card optional Do not touch the connection terminals of the cardFollowing operations can be performed using this unit About the Built-in Memory/the CardBuilt-in Memory CardPreparation Number of recordable pictures Available recording time when recording motion picturesMP4 Setting Date/Time Clock Set Slide the REC/PLAY switch to ! and then turn the camera onClock is not set when the camera is shipped Press MENU/SET to setChanging the Clock Setting Tips for taking good pictures Fit the strap and hold the camera carefullyPreventing jitter camera shake Direction Detection Function Rotate DispSelecting the Recording Mode Taking pictures using the automatic function Recording ModeWhen taking pictures When recording motion picturesScene Detection Portrait Scenery Low Light MacroChanging the settings IHDR Backlight Compensation IHandheld Nite ShotAbout the flash P53 Taking pictures with your favorite settings Normal Picture ModeRange of focus during the Intelligent Auto Mode FocusingCm 0.16 feet 6.6 feet M 4.9 feet Compose the picture Recording Motion Pictures Start recording by pressing the motion picture buttonApplicable modes About the recording format for recording motion picturesAbout zooming while recording motion pictures Flash setting is fixed to Œ Recording still pictures while recording motion picturesPicture size MP4 Picture sizeSlide the REC/PLAY switch to Playing Back Pictures Normal PlaySelecting a picture Press 2 orUsing the Playback Zoom Displaying Multiple Screens Multi PlaybackRotate the zoom lever towards L W Rotate the zoom lever towards Z TPlaying Back Motion Pictures Creating Still Pictures From a Motion Picture Press 3 to pause motion picture playback Press MENU/SETOnce deleted, pictures cannot be recovered Deleting PicturesTo delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then PressWhen Delete Multi is selected Press MENU/SET To delete multiple pictures up to 50 or all the picturesSetting the Menu Setting menu itemsUsing 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 About the Setup Menu Setting Date/TimeDestination Travel destination areaOFF Elapsed days are not recordedLocation SET Travel destination is recorded at the time of recordingBeep Level Beep Tone 1 / 2 Shutter VolHigh Brightness¢ Can be set only when Recording Mode is set LCD ModeRec. Info Pattern ON/OFF Guide LineHistogram Angle of view for motion picture recording can be checkedVideo Rec Area Sleep Mode 2MIN./5MIN./10MIN./OFF ECO LCD Power Save1SEC 2SEC Pictures are displayed until one of the buttons is pressedReset the file number of the next recording to No.ResetReset USB ModeSet to match the type of TV TV AspectOutput Viera LinkVertically Display so that they are displayedSet the language displayed on the screen Stabilizer Demo Demo Demo ModeAuto Demo on OFF Recording Mode Playback ModeAbout the LCD Monitor Press DISP. to changeRotate the zoom lever towards Tele Using the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Wide Screen display Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash Switching to the appropriate flash setting Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects Set the flash to match the recordingAvailable Flash Settings in Recording Mode Available flash rangeFlash 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 Compensating the Exposure Underexposed Properly exposedCompensate the exposure Towards positive Towards negativeTaking Pictures Using Auto Bracket Is set for the flash when Auto Bracket is setWith Auto Bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd picture D0 EV J1 EV I1 EVMiniature Effect Mode Record pictures that look like dioramasRecorded Scene Mode Taking pictures that match the scene beingPortrait Soft SkinScenery This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscapePanorama Shot About playback Technique for Night Portrait Mode SportsNight Portrait Night SceneryTo cancel Age and Name Select the OFF setting in step FoodBaby1/Baby2 Press 4 to select Exit and then press MENU/SET to finishPet SunsetHigh 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 Face Settings Point of recording when registering the face imagesSelect 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 Entering Text Display the entry screenUsing the Rec Menu For details on Rec menu settings, refer to P38Picture Size Applicable modesSettings Description of settings QualityJitter 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 Settings ON/OFF Quick AFFace Recog ExposureMin. Shtr Speed ResolutionDigital Zoom Settings Description of settings Number Recordable pictures Flash setting is fixed to ‰Flash setting is fixed to Œ except for BurstAF Assist Lamp Color ModeRed-Eye Removal Stabilizer Date StampClock Set Stamp the year, month, and dayRec Mode Using the Motion Picture MenuRec Quality Settings AUTO/OFF Continuous AFWind Cut This prevents the recording of wind-noise automaticallyVarious methods of playback You can play back the recorded pictures in various methodsSlide Show Operations performed during slide showChanging the slide show settings Settings Description of settings DurationEffect Duration or Repeat can be setFiltering Play Press 3/4/2/1 to select the categoryThen 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 Creative Retouch EffectUpload Set Using the Playback MenuSelect the picture, and then press MENU/SET to set Upload to the image sharing sites Multi setting Title EditSelect the picture, and then press MENU/SET to setText Stamp Press 3/4 to select the settings, and then press MENU/SET Press Press 3 to select OK, and then press MENU/SETFace Recognition Baby/Pet100 It cannot be restored once dividedVideo Divide 101 ResizeCropping 102Zoom lever T Enlargement Zoom lever W Reduction 2/1 Move Favorite 103Select the picture, and then press MENU/SET 104 Print Set105 To print the date106 Protect107 Face Rec Edit108 CopyPlaying Back Pictures on a TV Screen 109Connect the camera and a TV To connect with an Hdmi mini cable optional110 Using Viera Link Hdmi What is the Viera Link Hdmi Hdavi Control?111 Preparations Set the Viera Link to ON. P47Other linked operations Turning the power off Automatic input switching112 Playing back 3D pictures 113Preparations 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 Copy the playback image using an AV cable 116Copying to a PC using PHOTOfunSTUDIO Install PHOTOfunSTUDIO to the PC Connect camera to PCCopy 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 120 Desktop121 Uploading the images to sharing sitesStart 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 123 Selecting a single picture and printing itSelecting multiple pictures and printing them Press Press 3/4 to select an item and then press MENU/SETPrint Settings 124Print with Date Num.of prints125 Paper Size126 When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paperLayout Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit 127 Screen DisplayRecording 128 Age P66129 About the LCD monitor 130About the Lens 131 132 Do not bend or drop the cardAbout the personal information DisclaimerWhen not using the camera for a long period of time 133About the picture data About tripods or unipodsMessage Display 134This battery cannot be used 135Insert SD card again/Try another card Folder cannot be createdTroubleshooting Battery and power source136 Recording137 138 Motion picture recording stops in the middleRecording by Panorama Shot is ended before finishing Subject cannot be locked. AF tracking not possibleLCD monitor 139Flash 140 Playback141 Red part of the recorded image has changed color to blackThumbnail is displayed appears on the screen Sound of the recorded motion pictures sometimes breaks up142 TV, PC and printer143 Others144 Hdavi Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation

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DMC-SZ7 specifications

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.

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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.