Basic shooting operation

Turn on the power

Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second.

Shutter button

Please set the clock before shooting (P.17).

Holding the camera/Direction detection function

AF assist lamp • Stand with your arms close to your body and with

Flash

your legs apart.

• Do not touch the lens.

 

Status indicator

Motion picture button

Motion pictures can be recorded immediately by pressing the motion picture button.

Set to

: Pictures and motion pictures can be taken.

: The captured pictures and motion pictures can be played back.

Set to the desired recording mode

• Do not block the microphone when recording audio.

(P.12)

• Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look at it

from close range.

• Pictures taken with camera held vertically can

automatically be displayed vertically in playback.

(Only when ‘ROTATE DISP.’ (P.94) is set to ‘ON’)

Pictures may not be able to be displayed vertically

if taken with camera facing upwards or downwards.

Motion pictures cannot be displayed vertically during

playback.

Mode dial

Aim the camera and shoot

Taking still pictures Press the shutter button

Gently press the shutter button

Press halfway

Recording motion pictures Press the motion picture button

Press the motion picture button to start recording

Align to correct mode

The current mode will be displayed on the

LCD monitor when the mode dial is turned.

(Adjust the focus)

Press and hold the shutter button to take picture

Press fully

Press the motion picture button again to finish recording

Motion pictures cannot be recorded in (CLIPBOARD mode). (P.61)

INTELLIGENT AUTO

Mode

NORMAL PICTURE Mode

MY SCN MODE

SCENE MODE

CLIPBOARD Mode

Take images with automatic settings (P.32).

Take images with customized settings (P.35).

Taking images in frequently-used scene modes (P.60).

Take images according to scene (P.51).

Take pictures as memos (P.81).

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Panasonic DMC-TZ65, DMC-TZ7 operating instructions Basic shooting operation, Set to the desired recording mode

DMC-TZ7, DMC-TZ65, DMC-TZ6 specifications

The Panasonic DMC-TZ series has been a popular line of compact digital cameras, known for their versatility, user-friendly features, and quality performance. Among the notable models are the DMC-TZ6, DMC-TZ65, and DMC-TZ7, each offering a unique blend of technological advancements and innovative features to meet the needs of photography enthusiasts and casual users alike.

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