Panasonic DMC-ZS15 Taking pictures according to the scene Scene Mode, Portrait, Soft Skin, Shot

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Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]

••How to select a scene (→63) ••Using flash in Scene Modes (→52)

Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions.

[Portrait]

Tips

••The closer the zoom is positioned to the T (telephoto) edge and the closer the

 

 

 

camera is brought to the subject, the greater the effect will be.

 

 

 

Smooths skin colours in bright, outdoor daylight conditions (portraits

 

 

 

from chest upwards).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tips

 

[Soft Skin]

 

••The closer the zoom is positioned to the T (telephoto) edge and the closer the

 

 

 

camera is brought to the subject, the greater the effect will be.

Takes clear pictures of wide, distant subjects.

[Scenery]

Creates a single panorama picture by stitching multiple still pictures taken in rapid succession.

Use cursor button to select the recording direction, and press [MENU/SET] to set.

Check the recording direction and press [MENU/SET]

••Special panorama guidelines will be displayed during recording. Press the shutter button halfway to focus

Press the shutter button fully and pan the camera in a small circular motion in the selected direction to start recording

••Taking pictures from left to right

 

Pan the camera so that you

 

2 sec.

 

make a complete circuit in

1 sec.

3 sec.

[Panorama

approx. 8 seconds

••Pan the camera at a

 

 

Shot]

 

 

constant speed.

 

 

 

••You may not be able to take

 

 

 

pictures successfully if you

 

 

 

move the camera too quickly

 

 

 

or too slowly.

 

 

 

••Pan the camera in a small

 

 

 

circular motion

 

 

Press the shutter button fully again to end recording

••You can also end recording if you stop panning the camera while taking pictures.

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Contents Operating Instructions for advanced features Contents Application Record Application View Connecting with other devicesOthers Before use Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged upCamera handling Always take a test shot first No compensation for missed shotsCarefully observe copyright laws Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →137Standard Accessories Optional accessoriesNames and Functions of Main Parts REC/PLAY switch →18 LCD monitorCharging lamp DISP. button Exposure buttonAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Charging batteryCamera status Charge Inserting the battery Slide to the Open position and open the card/battery doorInsert the battery all the way Close the card/battery doorCharging the battery Charging the battery through the computerRemaining battery Charging lamp indicationsRecording still pictures Recording motion picturesRecording conditions Viewing picturesInsert the card all the way To remove cardPicture save destination cards and built-in memory Inserting and removing the card optionalBuilt-in memory approx MB CardWhen in operation When the MP4 recording mode is usedMemory capacity Recording capacity guidelines pictures/recording timeSetting the clock Turn on the powerTo cancel → Press / button Press MENU/SET to set Press MENU/SETSelect Clock Set from the Setup menu or Rec menu →39 To change time settingSetting the clock Turn on the power Set to Set to the desired recording mode Sequence of operationsAim the camera and shoot Turn off the powerSet to View pictures →32 Take a picture Changing recording information displayHow to adjust focus First adjust focus according to subjectUseful when subject is not in centre of picture Return to desired compositionTaking pictures with automatic settings About flashAbout the Happy colour setting SettingsAutomatic Scene Detection Motion DeblurIHDR IHandheld Nite ShotRecording Press to set AF Mode to AF Tracking Intelligent Auto Mode restrictionsTo cancel AF Tracking → Press again To cancel AF Lock → PressPress the motion picture button to start recording Taking motion picturesPress the motion picture button again to end recording About the recording format for recording motion pictures About the compatibility of the recorded motion picturesTaking motion pictures MP4Motion picture recording in other recording modes Burst function Motion picture recording continues unchangedPicture Size MP4 Picture SizeViewing your pictures Normal Play View picturesHold down to quickly scroll forwards/ backwards DISP. buttonViewing motion pictures Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and pressOperations during motion picture playback Viewing your pictures Normal PlayCapturing still pictures from motion pictures Save a scene from a motion picture as a still pictureZooming in and viewing Playback Zoom Viewing a list of pictures Multi PlaybackViewing pictures by their recording date Calendar Playback Deleting pictures Press to delete displayed pictureTo delete multiple up to 100/To delete all pictures Deleting picturesSetting the menu Press to select a setting, and then press MENU/SETExample Changing AF Mode in the Rec menu in Program AE Mode Press / button several timesMotion Picture menu REC/PLAY switch Playback Mode menu REC/PLAY switchUsing Quick menu Using the Setup menu Settings, notesShutter Vol Shutter ToneSettings, notes Volume 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 LCD Mode Auto Power LCDPower LCD Cust.Set Mem C1 / C2-1 / C2-2 / C2-3Guide Line Rec. Info PatternHistogram On / OFF Video Rec Area On / OFFEconomy Sleep Mode LCD Power Save2MIN. / 5MIN. / 10MIN. / OFF Auto Review 1SEC / 2SECNo.Reset Reset Reset Rec. settings?Reset setup parameters? USB Mode Select on connectionOutput Video Out Ntsc / PALViera Link 3D Playback 3D / 2DWhen a card/built-in Restored. CheckRotate Disp Version DispDemo Mode Stabilizer Demo Using the Setup menuLanguage You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom Using ZoomZoom In/Out Zoom types and use Optical ZoomExtra Optical Zoom ZoomAvailable flash range when Sensitivity setting is Auto Taking pictures with flashShutter speeds for each flash mode Default settingScene Mode Taking pictures with flashMacro Zoom Taking close-up picturesChanges to Zoom Macro Mode Focus rangeShortest recording distance∗ Taking close-up picturesTaking pictures with self-timer Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Aperture-Priority Mode Shutter-Priority ModeSet mode dial to Shutter-Priority Mode Press Exposure buttonManual Exposure Mode Manual exposure assist estimateDetermine aperture and shutter speed and record Aperture value/shutter speedSetting Effect Taking Pictures with different picture effectsRecording motion pictures When the scene menu is not displayed →39 Selected scene Scenes for motion pictureTaking pictures according to the scene Scene Mode PortraitSoft Skin SceneryPanorama Shot Sports Night PortraitNight Scenery HandheldBaby FoodPet Sunset High SensGlass ThroughSet mode dial to Taking 3D pictures 3D Photo ModeTips for recording pictures Up to 4 current camera settings can be registered Cust.Set MemSet mode dial to / Custom mode Press MENU/SET to enter the settingsWhen changing the menu settings CustomSetting Speed Description Burst functionBurst function Burst function cannot be used in the following casesRecording tips when registering face pictures When AF Mode is Face DetectionHow the Face Recognition function works During recording During playbackRecord the face picture Registering face picturesRecording with the Face Recognition function Face Recog Editing or deleting information about registered persons To set the Face Recognition function to OFFUseful features for travel Recording mode ∗Travel Date To record LocationSelect World Time from the Setup menu Useful features for travelWorld Time To set summer time→ Select , and press MENU/SET Entering TextEditing text Using the Rec menu Recording mode SettingsSetting guide Aspect RatioUsing the Rec menu For Rec menu setting procedures →39 Set quality of pictureRecording mode Settings QualityWhite Balance fine adjustment excluding AWB White BalanceUsing the Rec menu Setting White Balance manually AWB operational rangeAF Mode Recording mode Settings on / OFF Quick AFMetering Mode For Rec menu setting procedures →39 For details →74Recording mode Settings LOW / Standard / High / OFF Face RecogResolution Recording mode Settings on / i.ZOOM / OFFMin. Shtr Speed About i.ZOOM →51Color Mode Digital ZoomBurst AF Assist LampThis setting will work only when AF Mode is Face Detection Pictures When Rec Quality is set to VGA in MP4Red-Eye Removal StabilizerDate Stamp Recording mode Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFFClock Set Using the Motion Picture menu Rec ModeFor details →29 Recording format EffectUsing the Motion Picture menu Avchd in Rec ModeMP4 in Rec Mode What is bit rateContinuous AF Recording mode Settings onWind Cut Press while the representative picture is being displayed Representative picture displayDisplay within each burst group Re-acquiring the burst group informationDifferent playback methods Playback Mode 2D/3D SettingsSlide Show Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of waysDifferent playback methods Playback Mode SetupSelect Start with cursor button and press MENU/SET Operations during Slide ShowCalendar Filtering PlayVideo Only Retouching pictures Auto RetouchCreative Retouch Retouching pictures100 Using the Playback menuUpload Set Using the Playback menu Uploading to image-sharing websites 101Title Edit To clear all102 Using the Playback menuText Stamp Video Divide 103Items that can be stamped Resize 104Motion pictures 3D still pictures 105 CroppingTo cancel → Press MENU/SET again Select Cancel in step and select Yes106 FavoriteRepeat steps and when using Multi up to 999 pictures 107Print Set Date print setTo cancel while releasing all 108Protect Face Rec Edit109 CopyTurn on camera Set REC/PLAY switch to Viewing on TV screen110 Connect camera to TVWhen TVs or DVD recorders have an SD card slot 111Viewing on TV screen Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD card slot112 What is Viera Link HDMI?Viera Link Hdmi Hdavi Control Other related operations Power OFF When operating, refer to the Viera Link operating panel113 Preparation Set Viera Link to on →47Setup menu Playback menu Playback Zoom Delete 114Viewing 3D still pictures To select and play back only still pictures recorded in 3D115 Keep the recorded still pictures and motion pictures 116Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables optionalFor connection procedures →119 117Use PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy to your computer Use PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy pictures to your computerComputer specifications Using with your PC118 119 Copying still pictures and motion picturesConnect camera to computer Operate with your computer120 Folder and file names on computerWindows Drives are displayed in My Computer or Computer folder121 Uploading pictures to image-sharing websitesDouble-click LUMIXUP.EXE to start it Select the upload destination122 PrintingConnect camera to printer 123 Printing multiple picturesMaking print settings on the camera Use cursor button to select setting and press MENU/SETMake settings before selecting Print start 124Print with date and text 125Printing date without Text Stamp 126 List of LCD monitor displaysRecording Playback 127List of LCD monitor displays Message displays 128129 Message displaysCharging lamp turns off before the battery is fully charged Camera does not work even if power is turned on130 This unit is turned off automaticallyTroubleshooting 131132 Thumbnail is displayed is shown on the screen 133Pictures have been rotated 134 Blacken red areas of recorded picturesTV screen display different to LCD monitor Cannot play motion pictures on TV. Card is inserted into TVEdges of pictures are cut off when printing 135Viera Link Hdmi is not working Computer does not recognise card only reads built-in memory136 Usage cautions and notes 137138 Usage cautions and notes139 About AC adaptor supplied140 Personal Information
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