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STARRY

SKY

Take clear pictures of starry skies or dark
subjects. • Main fixed settings
FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF
AUDIO REC.: OFF
CONTINUOUS AF: OFF
STABILIZER: OFF
SENSITIVITY: ISO100
• ‘EXPOSURE’, ‘AUTO BRACKET’,
and ‘BURST’ cannot be used.
• Shutter speed settings
Select with ▲▼, and press ‘MENU/SET’.
SET
SELECT
CANCEL
SHUTTER SPEED
STARRY SKY
60 SEC.
30 SEC.
15 SEC.
• The number of
seconds can be
changed with quick
setting. (P.66)
Press shutter button.
Countdown begins
MENU
15
OFF
Tips
• Set longer shutter speeds for darker
conditions.
• Always use a tripod.
• Self-timer recommended.
• Do not move the camera until the countdown
(above) has ended.
(Countdown for processing is redisplayed
afterwards)

FIREWORKS

Take clear pictures of fireworks in the night
sky. • Shutter speed can be set to 1/4
second or 2 seconds (if little jitter
or if optical image stabilizer is
‘OFF’). (when not using exposure
compensation)
• Main fixed settings
FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF
SENSITIVITY: ISO100
CONTINUOUS AF: OFF
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
Tips
• Stand at least 10 m away.
• Tripod recommended.

BEACH

Bring out the clear blues of the sky and the
sea without darkening subject. • ‘AF MODE’ default setting is
(face detection).
• Beware of sand and sea water.

SNOW

Bring out the natural colour of snow in ski
slope and mountain scenes. • Battery life is reduced in lower air
temperatures.
Applications
(Record) 7 Taking pictures according to
the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued)
How to select a scene (P.44)
Using flash in scene modes (P.39)
Scene Uses, Tips Notes

AERIAL

PHOTO

Take pictures of the view from aircraft
windows. • Main fixed settings
FLASH: FORCED FLASH OFF
AF ASSIST LAMP: OFF
• Turn the camera off when
taking off or landing.
• When using the camera, follow
all instructions from the cabin
crew.
Tips
• Angle the camera towards areas of contrasting
colours when aligning the focus.
• Check that the interior of the aircraft is not
reflected in the window.

UNDERWATER

Achieve natural colours under water. • Always use marine case (DMW-
MCTZ5, optional).
• Self-timer: Cannot be used
AF LOCKAF LOCK
AF LAF L
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AF LOCK
(focus fixed)
AF area
Tips
• For fast moving subjects, align with the AF
area and press ◄ (AF lock).
Press ◄ again to release.
• Adjust red and blue levels with ‘white balance
fine adjustment’ (P.58).
• Focus: Max. W: 5 cm and above
Max. T : 1 m and above
(2 m unless max.T)

MULTI

ASPECT

(DMC-

TZ15 Only)

Take pictures in each of the three aspect
ratios (4:3, 3:2, 16:9) in one go.
Tips
• Ensure that subject is in centre of picture.
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3:2 (Red)
16:9 (Green)
4:3 (Blue)
• Main fixed settings
QUALITY: (Standard)
PICTURE SIZE: Max. size of
each aspect ratio
• Cannot be used when memory
is only available for 2 pictures or
fewer (number flashes).
• Focus, exposure, white balance,
and ISO sensitivity settings will be
the same for all three pictures.
• The following functions cannot be
used.
Extra optical zoom/ Digital zoom/
AUTO BRACKET/ GUIDE LINE/
HISTOGRAM/ BURST/ AUDIO
REC.
• Edges may be cut off when
printing – be sure to check in
advance.
Scene Uses, Tips Notes