Sensitivity, Aspect Ratio, Noise | Panasonic DMC-LZ7, DMC-LZ6

Advanced (Recording pictures)

[SENSITIVITY]

Setting the light sensitivity

Press [ MENUSET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P59) ISO is a measure of sensitivity to light. The higher the sensitivity is set, the less light is needed to take a picture so the camera becomes more suitable for recording in dark places.

•When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to a maximum of [ISO200] according to the brightness. (It can be adjusted to a maximum of [ISO640] when using the flash.)

ISO sensitivity

100

1250

Use in bright

Not

places

Suitable

suitable

(e.g. outdoors)

Use in dark

Not

Suitable

places

suitable

Shutter speed

Slow

Fast

Noise

Less

Increased

•ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO3200] in [HIGH SENS.] (P50) in scene mode.

•To avoid picture noise, we recommend decreasing the highest ISO sensitivity or setting [COL.MODE] to [NATURAL]. (P67)

•The ISO sensitivity is set to [ISO LIMIT] in

intelligent ISO sensitivity mode [ ]. (P44)

•ISO sensitivity cannot be set in the following cases.

–Simple mode []

–Motion picture mode [ ]

–Scene mode

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[ASPECT RATIO]

Setting the aspect ratio of pictures

Press [ MENUSET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P59) By changing the aspect ratio, you can select an angle of view that matches the subject.

Select to take pictures with the same aspect ratio as a 4:3 TV or a PC monitor.

Select to take pictures with the same 3:2 aspect ratio as 35 mm film.

This is suitable for landscapes etc. where a wide view is preferable. This is also suitable for playing back pictures on a wide-screen TV, high-definition TV etc.

•In motion picture mode [ ], you cannot

select []. (P53)

•The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing. (P103)

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Panasonic DMC-LZ7 Sensitivity, Aspect Ratio, Setting the light sensitivity, Noise, Setting the aspect ratio of pictures

Contents

DMC-LZ6 Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit Information for Your SafetyDear Customer Model No Following Applies only in the U.S.AFCC Note Following Applies only in Canada Read together with the Cautions for Use. P95 Care of the camera Do not strongly shake or bump the cameraPlaces with a lot of sand or dust About cards that can be used in this Unit Contents Setting color effects and picture quality Setting a picture size and quality thatFocusing in low light conditions Playing Back Motion Pictures Using the Play mode menu Cards are optional Standard AccessoriesNames Components 10 11 13 14 Turn the camera on to take pictures Quick GuideInsert the batteries. P15 Play back the pictures About the Batteries When oxyride batteries are selectedWhen alkaline/Ni-MH batteries are selected Usable batteries Do not heat or expose to flame Battery shapes that cannot be usedAll or part Pole is flat Covering on Battery is peeled Off When not using the batteries for a long period of time Recording conditions by Cipa standard Playback time We recommend using Panasonic’s card Remove the batteries after use Card optional About the Built-in Memory/the Card optionalCard Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Changing the clock setting Setting Date/Time Clock SetInitial setting Press MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time About the Mode Dial Press MENU/SET Setting the MenuPress 3/4 to select the setting Press 3/4 to select the menu item Press 2 on the menu screen About the Setup MenuPress 4 to select the Setup menu icon World Time Power SaveEconomy Monitor Dial Display NO.RESETReset Language LCD Monitor Display Switching the LCD Press the shutter button fully to take a picture When holding the camera vertically Flash AF assist lampTaking Pictures Tele Try the AF/AE lock technique or macro mode Color P60 Using the flashFocusing P26 Exposure P43 Lock Preventing jitter camera shake Enlarge Taking Pictures in Simple ModePICT.MODE Mail Zoom Other Settings in Simple modeYou cannot set the following items in simple mode Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide Taking Pictures with the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Tele Using the Easy zoom Setting to 7M Press MENU/SET to close the menu Further extending the zoomMenu operation ≥OFF W T ≥ON W T Press 2/1 to select the picture Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress 4 REV Rotate the zoom lever towards T To delete a single picture Playing back picturesPlays back the previous picture Plays back the next picture While the picture is being deleted, appears on the screen Press Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set Only when selecting Multi DeletePress 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to set To delete Multi Delete Playback mode Simple modeRecording mode About the LCD Monitor Example of histograms Recording guide linesHistogram Canceling High angle mode Press High Angle a for 1 second Press Press 3/4 to select a mode Available flash settings by recording Mode Auto ISO Limit Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Sec Taking Pictures with the Self-timer You can also press 2 to select Under exposed Compensating the ExposurePress MENU/SET to finish Compensate the exposure towards positive Press 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SET SettingsPress MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select ISO Limit and then press Focus range Taking Close-up PicturesFollowing functions cannot be used About the information Displaying the information screen of BABY1 Technique for Portrait mode Portrait Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flash Technique for Night scenery mode Technique for Party mode Technique for Candle light mode Age display setting Birthday setting Taking Pictures Setting the shutter speedTechnique for Starry sky mode Turn the camera off when taking off or landing Technique for Fireworks modeTechnique for Aerial photo mode Press the shutter button fully to stop recording Motion Picture ModeWhen using the stabilizer function, it is fixed to MODE1 If you selected on the screen shown in step You cannot record audio. DMC-LZ6 Select the desired item Set the year, month and date Setting the departure/return dateNumber of days that have passed since the departure date Canceling the travel date Press MENU/SET to close the menu Take a picture Setting the home area Home Displaying the Time at Travel Destination World Time Finishing setting the home area Setting the travel destination area Using the REC Mode Menu Press and hold Func when recording AWB Adjusting the hue for a more natural pictureBalance About the white balance fine adjustment Setting the white balance manuallyFinely adjusting the white balance About the white balance Sensitivity Setting the light sensitivitySetting the aspect ratio of pictures Aspect Ratio PICT.SIZE/QUALITY AF Mode Setting the focus method MODE1 StabilizerDetecting jitter and compensating for it MODE2 AF Assist Lamp Focusing in low light conditions becomes easierBurst If the AF assist lamp is Clock SET Slow ShutterCOL.MODE Recording bright pictures in dark places Displaying Multiple Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/ SET Displaying Pictures by Recording DatePress 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back To return to the 1 screen playback screen Rotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picture Using the Playback ZoomTo stop using the playback zoom To delete a picture during Playback zoom Press 2/1 while paused Playing Back Motion PicturesTo pause Using the Play mode menu Menu Screen Press 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SET Slide ShowPress 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SET Press 4 to finish Rotate DISP./ROTATE Setting your favorite picturesFavorite Deleting all favorites Rotate Picture is rotated manually Press 2/1 to select the picture and then pressPress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Motion pictures and protected pictures cannot be rotated Press 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET Date StampPress 3/4 to select Single or Multi and then press MENU/SET Travel Date P55 SET Multi settingCancel Dpof Print Setting the picture to print and the number of printsTo cancel all settings Number of prints icon a appears To print the date Date print icon C appears Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to Cancel The protect icon a disappearsProtect Preventing accidental erasure of pictures Press 2/1 to select the size and then press Picture size SettingResize Making the picture smaller Trimming Press shutter button Press MENU/SET several times to close the menu Only when is selectedCopy Copying the picture data Format Initializing the built-in memory or a card Windows Connecting to a PCThis message appears during data transfer Macintosh About the PTP connection Folder CompositionConditions under which a different Folder number is used Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SETPress 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Press Press 3/4 to select an item and then press MENU/SET Paper Size Print with Date OFFNUM. of Prints Postcard When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Turn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera onSet the TV ASPECT. P22 Turn the camera and the TV off Screen Display Recording in normal picture mode Initial settingRecording after settings Recording Playback Recording in simple modePlayback mode P33 Number of Dpof prints P78 Others Dispose of unusable batteries Bring charged spare batteries when going outAbout the Lens No Valid Picture to Play Message DisplayThis Memory Card is Locked This Picture is Protected Memory Card Parameter Error BUILT-IN Memory Error Format BUILT-IN MEMORY?Memory Card Error Format this CARD? Memory Card Error Please Check the Card Folder Cannot be Created TroubleshootingUSB Mode CHANGED. Please Remove the USB Cable Please RE-CONNECT the Printer 100 101 Flash is activated twice 102Flash Flash is not activated You can rotate pictures with the Rotate function. P74 103 104 Number of recordable pictures Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time105 106 Available recording time when recording motion pictures 107 Specifications 108 DIGITAL/V.OUT 109DIGITAL/AV OUT Digital Camera Accessory System 110 For USA Customers Digital Camera Accessory Order Form111 Request for Service Notice For USA Only 112 113 Limited Warranty For USA OnlyLimited Warranty Coverage Carry-In or Mail-In Service 114 115 Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyCentralized Factory Service Center Personal Checks Pour le Canada Précautions à prendre116 117 Index 118 Status Indicator Picture Quality Setting Motion PicturePicture Quality Setting 119 Panasonic Canada Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3