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Q&A Troubleshooting

Flash

No flash emitted.

●●Flash set to [Forced Flash Off] (→74).

●●The flash becomes unavailable in the following cases :

••[Auto Bracket]

••[Burst] (Excluding [Flash Burst])

••Scene Modes ([Scenery], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], [HDR], [Sunset], [Starry Sky], [Glass Through], [High Speed Video], [3D Photo Mode])

••[Creative Control] Mode

••[Panorama Shot] Mode

Multiple flashes are emitted.

●●Red-eye reduction is active (→74). (Flashes twice to prevent eyes appearing red.) ●●[Burst] is set to [Flash Burst] (→106).

Playback

Pictures have been rotated. ●●[Rotate Disp.] is activated (→65)

Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded pictures.

●●No pictures in built-in memory or card (pictures played from card if inserted, from built-in memory if not).

●●Has the file name of the picture been changed on a computer? If so, it cannot be played back on the camera.

●●During [Filtering Play], only pictures under the set filters are displayed. → Cancel filtering (→133).

Folder/file number displayed as [-]. Picture is black. ●●Picture edited on computer or taken on different device.

●●Battery removed immediately after picture taken, or picture taken with low battery. → Use [Format] to delete (→66).

Incorrect date displayed in Calendar Search.

●●Picture edited on computer or taken on different device. ●●[Clock Set] is incorrect (→27).

(Incorrect date may be displayed in Calendar Search on pictures copied to a computer and then back to this unit, if computer and camera dates differ.)

White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture.

●●If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting particles of dust in the air. This is not a fault. A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their position differ in every picture.

[Thumbnail is displayed] is shown on the screen.

●●The pictures may have been recorded on another device. If so, they may be displayed with poor picture quality.

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DMC-ZS30, DMC-ZS27 specifications

The Panasonic DMC-ZS27 and DMC-ZS30 are part of Panasonic's esteemed line of digital compact cameras, designed to cater to both photography enthusiasts and casual shooters. These models stand out for their impressive features, compact design, and advanced technologies, making them popular choices for travel and everyday photography.

The DMC-ZS27 is powered by a 16.1-megapixel High Sensitivity MOS sensor paired with the Venus Engine, allowing for exceptional image quality, even in low-light conditions. One of its standout features is the impressive 20x optical zoom lens, which provides a versatile focal length range of 24mm to 480mm (35mm equivalent) – perfect for capturing expansive landscapes or distant subjects with remarkable clarity.

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Both models feature a 3-inch LCD screen with a 460k-dot resolution, providing sharp and vibrant previews of images. The screens are designed with anti-reflective coatings to enhance visibility, even in bright light conditions, making it easier for users to compose their shots whether outdoors or indoors.

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Models: DMC-ZS30 DMC-ZS27