Panasonic DMC-TZ55 operating instructions Metering Mode

Recording

∫Setting up [ ] ([AF Tracking])

Align the subject with the AF tracking frame, and then press 4 to lock onto the subject.

A AF tracking frame
• AF area will be displayed in yellow when a subject is recognised, and focus
will automatically adjust continuously following the subject’s movement
(Dynamic tracking).	A
• AF tracking is cancelled when 4 is pressed again.

•Dynamic tracking function may not work in the following cases:

–When the subject is too small

–When the recording location is too dark or bright

–When the subject is moving too fast

–When the background has the same or similar colour to the subject

–When jitter is occurring

–When using the zoom

•When the lock fails, the AF tracking frame will turn red and then disappear. Press 4 again.

•The camera records pictures with [AF Mode] as [Ø] when locked or Dynamic Tracking is not working.

•AF tracking will be cancelled after you take a picture. Set AF tracking for each picture you take.

[Metering Mode]

Applicable modes:

Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed.

	Settings	Description of settings
		This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable
[C]	([Multi Metering])	exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen
		automatically.
		Usually, we recommend using this method.
[ ]	([Center Weighted])	This is the method used to focus on the subject on the centre of the
		screen and measure the whole screen evenly.
		This is the method to measure the subject in the
		spot metering target A.
[Ù]	([Spot])
			A

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