Playback/Editing

Having Fun with Recorded Pictures ([Creative Retouch])

You can add your desired effects to the pictures that you have taken.

The processed pictures are newly generated, so be sure that you have enough space in the built-in memory or on the card. Note also that processing will not be possible if the Write-Protect switch of the card is in the [LOCK] position.

Effects may be difficult to see depending on the picture.

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Press 2/1 to select a picture, and then press 3.

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Press 3/4 to select image effects and then press [MENU/SET].

Image effects that are the same as the ones in Creative Control Mode can be added. (P6973)

A brief description of selected image effect appears when you press [DISP.].

To set the color you want to keep by using [One Point Color], move the frame at the center of the screen to the desired color with 3/4/

2/1, and then press [MENU/SET].

If you select [No Effect], an image with no effect is displayed. To proceed the retouch operation, select another image effect. If you are not going to add any effect, exit the menu.

Confirmation screen is displayed.

It is executed when [Yes] is selected.

When selecting [Creative Retouch] from the [Playback] menu 1 Select [Creative Retouch] on the [Playback] menu. (P38)

2 Press 2/1 to select a picture, and then press [MENU/SET].

3 Press 3/4 to select image effects and then press [MENU/SET].

Confirmation screen is displayed.

It is executed when [Yes] is selected.

The image effect may appear weak compared to the effect given by the Creative Control Mode.

The preview display and the image after the retouch operation may differ in the level of effects.

This function is not available in the following cases:

Motion pictures

Pictures taken in Panorama Shot Mode

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Panasonic DMC-LZ40 Having Fun with Recorded Pictures Creative Retouch, Press 2/ 1 to select a picture, and then press

DMC-LZ40 specifications

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