Panasonic DMC-ZS6 operating instructions Scene Uses, Tips, Soft, Skin, Self, Portrait

Taking pictures according to the scene

[SCENE MODE] (Continued)

Recording Mode:

Scene

Uses, Tips

Notes

Improves the skin tone of subjects for a	• [AF MODE] default setting is
healthier appearance in bright daylight	(Face Detection).
conditions.

[PORTRAIT] Tips

•Stand as close as possible to subject.

•Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)

	Smoothes skin colors in bright, outdoor		• Clarity of effect may vary
	daylight conditions (portraits from chest			depending on brightness.
	upwards).		• [AF MODE] default setting is
[SOFT	Tips			(Face Detection).
SKIN]			• If a part of the background etc.
	• Stand as close as possible to subject.			is a color close to skin color, this
	• Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)			part is also smoothed.
	Changes the appearance of the subject by		• When taking a picture, a process
	stretching the length or width.			is performed that improves the
				skin appearance.
	Use ▲▼ to select the Transform level, and		• The picture quality becomes
	press [MENU/SET] to set.			slightly lower.
		• The settings can also	• [PICTURE SIZE] will be fixed
		be changed in the		according to the [ASPECT
		Quick menu. (→112)		RATIO] setting, as detailed below.
					: 3 M
						: 2.5 M
						: 2 M
	Take the picture.
			• The following function is fixed:
[TRANSFORM]
	Notes			[QUALITY]:				(Standard)
			• [AF MODE]				default setting is
	• This function can be used for personal use			(Face Detection).
	only, and is not to be used for unauthorized		• Face Detection may not work
	commercial purposes or commercial gain,			as effectively when using [SLIM
	which would represent a copyright issue.			HIGH] or [STRETCH HIGH].
	• Do not use in ways that violate public order		• The following functions cannot
	and decency or defame or slander others.			be used:
	• Do not use in ways that harm the subject.			Extended Optical Zoom/[DIGITAL
				ZOOM]/[AUTO BRACKET]/
				[MULTI ASPECT]/[BURST]
	Take pictures of yourself.		• To take pictures with audio (→106)
			(self-timer indicator illuminated
			during recording)
			• Main fixed settings:
			[ZOOM RESUME]: [OFF]
	Tips		[SELFTIMER]: [OFF]/[2SEC.]
	• Press shutter button halfway → self-timer		[STABILIZER]: [MODE 2]
	indicator illuminates → press shutter button		[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF]
[SELF
	fully → review		• [AF MODE] default setting is
PORTRAIT]	(if self-timer indicator flashes, focus is not			(Face Detection).
	correctly aligned)

•Focus: 30 cm - 1.2 m (0.99 - 3.94 feet) (Max. W)

•Do not use zoom (harder to focus). (Zoom moved to max. W automatically)

•2-second self-timer recommended.

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