Panasonic DMC-FH8, DMC-SZ1 Using the Zoom

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Recording

Applicable modes:

Using the Zoom

You can zoom in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom out to record

landscapes in wide angle.

Setting the number of pixels to 10M or less will operate the Extra Optical Zoom to take

zoomed pictures without affecting quality.

∫Types of zooms

¢1 This includes the optical zoom magnification. The magnification level differs depending on

[Picture Size] setting.

The zoom functions below can also be used to further increase the zoom magnification.

¢2 This is 2k magnification when [i.Resolution] in [Rec] menu is set to [i.ZOOM].

Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the

Intelligent Zoom/Using the Digital Zoom

To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)

Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.

To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)

Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.

Feature Optical Zoom Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)

Maximum

magnification

(DMC-SZ1)

10k

(DMC-SZ1)

22.5k¢1

(DMC-FH8)

5k

(DMC-FH8)

11.3k¢1

Picture

quality No deterioration No deterioration

Conditions None [Picture Size] with (P64) is

selected.

Feature Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom

Maximum

magnification 2k 4k¢2

Picture

quality Zoom in while limiting deterioration The higher the magnification level, the

greater the deterioration.

Conditions [i.Resolution] (P70) on the [Rec] menu

is set to [i.ZOOM].

[DigitalZ oom] (P70) on the [Rec] menu

is set to [ON].

Contents

Main Contents Before Use Preparation Basic Recording Playback/Editing Connecting to other equipment Others Care of the camera Standard Accessories Names and Functions of Main Parts Page Page Charging the Battery Page Page Page Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures Page Inserting and Removing the Card (optional) About the Built-in Memory/the Card Page Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) Page Tips for taking good pictures Preventing jitter (camera shake) Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully Selecting the Recording Mode Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) Page Changing the settings Taking pictures with your favourite settings (Normal Picture Mode) Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. 1 2 Recording Motion Pictures Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again. Page During motion picture recording, press the shutter button fully to record a still picture. Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures Playing Back Pictures Slide the REC/PLAY switch to [(]. Press 2 or 1. Selecting a picture Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W). Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Using the Playback Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T). Playing Back Motion Pictures Deleting Pictures Page Setting the Menu Setting menu items Press 2/1 to select menu and then press Page About the Setup Menu Page 1 2 Page Page Page Page About the LCD Monitor Press [DISP.] to change. Using the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele. Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide. Page Applicable modes: Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash Set the flash to match the recording. Press 1 []. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects. Switching to the appropriate flash setting * + : ; , / - . 1 9 Page Taking Close-up Pictures Press 4 [#]. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press 2 []. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take t he picture. Compensating the Exposure Press 3 [] until [Exposure] appears. Press 2/1 to compensate the exposure and then Record pictures that look like dioramas Effect Mode) Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded [Portrait] [Soft Skin] [Scenery] Page Page [Sports] [Night Portrait] [Food] [Night Scenery] 1 2 3 4 [Baby1]/[Baby2] [Pet] [Sunset] [High Sens.] [Glass Through] [Photo Frame] Entering Text Display the entry screen. Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then press [MENU/SET] to register. Press 3/4/2/1 to move the cursor to [Set] and then press [MENU/SET] to end text input. Using the [Rec] Menu [Picture Size] [Sensitivity] [White Balance] 1 2 [AF Mode] Page [i.Exposure] [i.Resolution] [Digital Zoom] [Burst] Page [Color Mode] [AF Assist Lamp] [Red-Eye Removal] [Stabilizer] [Date Stamp] [Clock Set] Using the [Motion Picture] Menu [Rec Quality] [Continuous AF] Various methods of playback Press 3 to select [Start] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 4 to finish the slide show. [Slide Show] Select the group to play back by pressing 3/4, and then press [MENU/SET]. Page The images sorted into the category or images set as favourite are played back. About the categories to be sorted It will be sorted as following when [Category Selection] is set. [Filtering Play] Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category and then press [MENU/SET] to set. * , . Page Having Fun with Recorded Pictures [Auto Retouch] Press 2/1 to select a picture, and then press 3. Page After finishing the picture editing, press [MENU/SET]. Using the [Playback] Menu [Upload Set] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] to set. 1 2 Page Press [ ]. Press 3 to select [OK], and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 at the location to divide. Press 4. Page Page Page Page Page Page Select [Copy] on the [Playback] menu. (P37) Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press [Copy] Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Connect the camera and a TV. Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder 1 2 3 Copy the playback image usi ng an AV cable 1 2 3 Copying to a PC using PHOTOfunSTUDIO Connecting to a PC Connect the computer and camera with the USB connection cable (supplied). Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET]. Operate the PC. Loading still pictures or motion pictures Page 1 Uploading the images to sharing sites 2 Printing the Pictures Connect the printer and camera with the USB connection cable (supplied). Press 3/4 to select [PictBridge(PTP)], and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3. Press 3/4 to select an item and then press [ MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [Print start] and then press [MENU/SET]. Selecting a single picture and printing it Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press Press 3 to select [Printstart] and then press Print Settings Page Screen Display R8 Page Cautions for Use Page Page Page Page Message Display Page Troubleshooting Battery and power source Recording Page Page LCD monitor Flash Playback Page TV, PC and printer Others