Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation

Recording Mode:

Corrects exposure to obtain optimum exposure (for example, if there is difference between bringhtness of object and background).

Display [Exposure]

Select a value

• If the picture is too dark, adjust the exposure to the “+” direction.

• If the picture is too bright, adjust the exposure to the “-” direction.

ƔDepending on the brightness, this may not be possible in some cases.

ƔAfter exposure adjustment, the adjustment value ( for example) is displayed.

ƔThe Exposure Compensation value you set is retained even after the camera is turned off.

ƔExposure Compensation cannot be used with the [Starry Sky] Scene Mode.

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Recording while exposure is changed

automatically ([Auto Bracket])

Recording Mode:

Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically. After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard.

Display [Auto Bracket]

Press Ÿ several times to switch [Exposure] to [Auto Bracket]

Select a value

Value displayed after Exposure Compensation set

The first still picture is recorded without compensation, the second still picture is recorded with exposure adjusted in the “-” direction, and the third still picture is recorded with exposure adjusted in the “+” direction.

ƔCannot be used with flash.

ƔCanceled when the power is turned off.

ƔWhen [Auto Bracket] is set, [Burst] is canceled.

ƔCannot be set in [Transform], [Panorama Assist], [Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst], [Starry Sky], [Pin Hole], [Film Grain], and [Photo Frame] Scene Modes or when recording motion pictures.

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Panasonic DMCZS8K Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation, Recording while exposure is changed, Display Auto Bracket

DMCZS8K specifications

The Panasonic DMC-ZS8K is a compact digital camera that combines sophistication with user-friendly features, making it an ideal choice for both photography enthusiasts and casual users. This model stands out in the ultra-zoom category, equipped with a versatile zoom lens that caters to a wide range of shooting scenarios, from sweeping landscapes to intimate close-ups.

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