Panasonic DMC-TZ25, DMC-ZS15 Zoom types and use, Extra Optical Zoom, Digital Zoom

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Using Zoom

Zoom types and use

The zoom ratio changes when the number of recording pixels is changed.

■■Optical Zoom

Zooming in up to 16 times is possible if pictures without have been selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu. (→80)

●●Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases: ••Scene Mode ([Panorama Shot])

••[Macro Zoom]

■■Extra Optical Zoom

Zooming in up to 31.3 times is possible when pictures with have been selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu (→80). EZ is short for “Extra Optical Zoom”. ●●Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases:

••[Intelligent Auto] Mode (when [Motion Deblur] is [ON])

••[Macro Zoom] • Motion picture • When the [Burst] setting is set to , or ••Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [HDR] [High Sens.])

••[Creative Control] Mode ([Toy Effect])

To increase the zoom ratio further, the following zoom can be used in combination.

■■[i.ZOOM]

You can use the camera’s Intelligent Resolution technology to increase the zoom ratio up to 2 times higher than the original zoom ratio with limited deterioration of picture quality. (→87)

●●When [i.Resolution] is set to [i.ZOOM], Intelligent Resolution technology is applied to the picture.

●●The [i.ZOOM] functions in the following cases.

••[Intelligent Auto] Mode (except when [Motion Deblur] is [ON])

••Scene Modes ([Portrait] [Soft Skin] [Scenery] [Sports] [Night Portrait] [Night Scenery] [Food] [Baby] [Pet] [Sunset] [Glass Through] [Underwater])

●●[i.ZOOM] does not function in the following cases. ••When the [Burst] setting is set to , or ••[Creative Control] Mode ([Toy Effect])

••[Macro Zoom]

■■[Digital Zoom]

Zoom 4 times further than Optical/Extra Optical Zoom. Note that, with Digital Zoom, enlarging will decrease picture quality. Set the [Digital Zoom] in the [Rec] menu to [ON]. (→88)

●●Digital Zoom cannot be used in the following modes:

••[Intelligent Auto] Mode • When the [Burst] setting is set to , or ••Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [Handheld Night Shot] [HDR] [High Sens.]) ••[Creative Control] Mode ([Toy Effect] [Miniature Effect])

●●When Digital Zoom is used simultaneously with i.Zoom, you can only increase the zoom ratio up to 2 times.

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Contents Operating Instructions for advanced features Contents Application Record Connecting with other devices Application ViewOthers Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up Before useCamera handling Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →137 Always take a test shot firstNo compensation for missed shots Carefully observe copyright lawsOptional accessories Standard AccessoriesNames and Functions of Main Parts Exposure button REC/PLAY switch →18LCD monitor Charging lamp DISP. buttonCharging battery About batteries that you can use with this unitCamera status Charge Close the card/battery door Inserting the batterySlide to the Open position and open the card/battery door Insert the battery all the wayCharging the battery through the computer Charging the batteryCharging lamp indications Remaining batteryViewing pictures Recording still picturesRecording motion pictures Recording conditionsTo remove card Insert the card all the wayCard Picture save destination cards and built-in memoryInserting and removing the card optional Built-in memory approx MBRecording capacity guidelines pictures/recording time When in operationWhen the MP4 recording mode is used Memory capacityPress MENU/SET to set Press MENU/SET Setting the clockTurn on the power To cancel → Press / buttonTo change time setting Select Clock Set from the Setup menu or Rec menu →39Setting the clock Sequence of operations Turn on the power Set to Set to the desired recording modeTurn off the power Aim the camera and shootSet to View pictures →32 Changing recording information display Take a pictureReturn to desired composition How to adjust focusFirst adjust focus according to subject Useful when subject is not in centre of pictureAbout flash Taking pictures with automatic settingsMotion Deblur About the Happy colour settingSettings Automatic Scene DetectionIHandheld Nite Shot IHDRRecording To cancel AF Lock → Press Press to set AF Mode to AF TrackingIntelligent Auto Mode restrictions To cancel AF Tracking → Press againTaking motion pictures Press the motion picture button to start recordingPress the motion picture button again to end recording MP4 About the recording format for recording motion picturesAbout the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Taking motion picturesMotion picture recording in other recording modes MP4 Picture Size Burst functionMotion picture recording continues unchanged Picture SizeDISP. button Viewing your pictures Normal PlayView pictures Hold down to quickly scroll forwards/ backwardsViewing your pictures Normal Play Viewing motion picturesSelect a picture with the motion picture icon, and press Operations during motion picture playbackSave a scene from a motion picture as a still picture Capturing still pictures from motion picturesViewing a list of pictures Multi Playback Zooming in and viewing Playback ZoomViewing pictures by their recording date Calendar Playback Press to delete displayed picture Deleting picturesDeleting pictures To delete multiple up to 100/To delete all picturesPress / 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 ModePlayback Mode menu REC/PLAY switch Motion Picture menu REC/PLAY switchUsing Quick menu Shutter Tone Using the Setup menuSettings, notes Shutter VolCust.Set Mem C1 / C2-1 / C2-2 / C2-3 Settings, notes Volume 2 / 3 / 4 / 5LCD Mode Auto Power LCD Power LCDVideo Rec Area On / OFF Guide Line Rec. InfoPattern Histogram On / OFFAuto Review 1SEC / 2SEC Economy Sleep ModeLCD Power Save 2MIN. / 5MIN. / 10MIN. / OFFUSB Mode Select on connection No.ResetReset Reset Rec. settings? Reset setup parameters?3D Playback 3D / 2D Output Video OutNtsc / PAL Viera LinkVersion Disp When a card/built-inRestored. Check Rotate DispUsing the Setup menu Demo Mode Stabilizer DemoLanguage Using Zoom You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoomZoom In/Out Zoom Zoom types and useOptical Zoom Extra Optical ZoomTaking pictures with flash Available flash range when Sensitivity setting is AutoTaking pictures with flash Shutter speeds for each flash modeDefault setting Scene ModeTaking close-up pictures Macro ZoomChanges to Taking close-up pictures Zoom Macro ModeFocus range Shortest recording distance∗Taking pictures with self-timer Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Press Exposure button Aperture-Priority ModeShutter-Priority Mode Set mode dial to Shutter-Priority ModeAperture value/shutter speed Manual Exposure ModeManual exposure assist estimate Determine aperture and shutter speed and recordTaking Pictures with different picture effects Setting EffectRecording motion pictures Selected scene Scenes for motion picture When the scene menu is not displayed →39Scenery Taking pictures according to the scene Scene ModePortrait Soft SkinPanorama Shot Handheld SportsNight Portrait Night SceneryFood BabyPet Through SunsetHigh Sens GlassTaking 3D pictures 3D Photo Mode Set mode dial toTips for recording pictures Cust.Set Mem Up to 4 current camera settings can be registeredCustom Set mode dial to / Custom modePress MENU/SET to enter the settings When changing the menu settingsBurst function Setting Speed DescriptionBurst function cannot be used in the following cases Burst functionDuring playback Recording tips when registering face picturesWhen AF Mode is Face Detection How the Face Recognition function works During recordingRegistering face pictures Record the face pictureRecording with the Face Recognition function Face Recog To set the Face Recognition function to OFF Editing or deleting information about registered personsTo record Location Useful features for travelRecording mode ∗ Travel DateTo set summer time Select World Time from the Setup menuUseful features for travel World TimeEntering Text → Select , and press MENU/SETEditing text Aspect Ratio Using the Rec menuRecording mode Settings Setting guideQuality Using the Rec menuFor Rec menu setting procedures →39 Set quality of picture Recording mode SettingsWhite Balance White Balance fine adjustment excluding AWBAWB operational range Using the Rec menu Setting White Balance manuallyAF Mode Quick AF Recording mode Settings on / OFFFace Recog Metering ModeFor Rec menu setting procedures →39 For details →74 Recording mode Settings LOW / Standard / High / OFFAbout i.ZOOM →51 ResolutionRecording mode Settings on / i.ZOOM / OFF Min. Shtr SpeedAF Assist Lamp Color ModeDigital Zoom BurstStabilizer This setting will work only when AF Mode is Face DetectionPictures When Rec Quality is set to VGA in MP4 Red-Eye RemovalRecording mode Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFF Date StampClock Set Recording format Effect Using the Motion Picture menuRec Mode For details →29What is bit rate Using the Motion Picture menuAvchd in Rec Mode MP4 in Rec ModeRecording mode Settings on Continuous AFWind Cut Re-acquiring the burst group information Press while the representative picture is being displayedRepresentative picture display Display within each burst groupRecorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways Different playback methods Playback Mode2D/3D Settings Slide ShowOperations during Slide Show Different playback methods Playback ModeSetup Select Start with cursor button and press MENU/SETFiltering Play CalendarVideo Only Auto Retouch Retouching picturesRetouching pictures Creative RetouchUsing the Playback menu 100Upload Set To clear all Using the Playback menu Uploading to image-sharing websites101 Title EditUsing the Playback menu 102Text Stamp 103 Video DivideItems that can be stamped 104 ResizeMotion pictures 3D still pictures Cropping 105Favorite To cancel → Press MENU/SET againSelect Cancel in step and select Yes 106Date print set Repeat steps and when using Multi up to 999 pictures107 Print SetFace Rec Edit To cancel while releasing all108 ProtectCopy 109Connect camera to TV Turn on camera Set REC/PLAY switch toViewing on TV screen 110Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD card slot When TVs or DVD recorders have an SD card slot111 Viewing on TV screenWhat is Viera Link HDMI? 112Viera Link Hdmi Hdavi Control Preparation Set Viera Link to on →47 Other related operations Power OFFWhen operating, refer to the Viera Link operating panel 113To select and play back only still pictures recorded in 3D Setup menu Playback menu Playback Zoom Delete114 Viewing 3D still pictures115 Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables optional Keep the recorded still pictures and motion pictures116 Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorderUse PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy pictures to your computer For connection procedures →119117 Use PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy to your computerUsing with your PC Computer specifications118 Operate with your computer 119Copying still pictures and motion pictures Connect camera to computerDrives are displayed in My Computer or Computer folder 120Folder and file names on computer WindowsSelect the upload destination 121Uploading pictures to image-sharing websites Double-click LUMIXUP.EXE to start itPrinting 122Connect camera to printer Printing multiple pictures 123124 Making print settings on the cameraUse cursor button to select setting and press MENU/SET Make settings before selecting Print start125 Print with date and textPrinting date without Text Stamp List of LCD monitor displays 126Recording 127 PlaybackList of LCD monitor displays 128 Message displaysMessage displays 129This unit is turned off automatically Charging lamp turns off before the battery is fully chargedCamera does not work even if power is turned on 130131 Troubleshooting132 133 Thumbnail is displayed is shown on the screenPictures have been rotated Cannot play motion pictures on TV. Card is inserted into TV 134Blacken red areas of recorded pictures TV screen display different to LCD monitorComputer does not recognise card only reads built-in memory Edges of pictures are cut off when printing135 Viera Link Hdmi is not working136 137 Usage cautions and notesUsage cautions and notes 138About AC adaptor supplied 139Personal Information 140
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