Panasonic DMC-TZ18 Camcorder User Manual


 
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How to select a scene (53)
Using flash in Scene Modes (41)
Taking pictures according to the scene
[Scene Mode] (Continued)
Recording Mode:
Scene Uses, Tips Notes
[Portrait]
Improves the skin tone of subjects for a
healthier appearance in bright daylight
conditions.
Tips
Stand as close as possible to subject.
Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)
[Soft Skin]
Smooths skin colors in bright, outdoor
daylight conditions (portraits from chest
upwards).
Tips
Stand as close as possible to subject.
Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side)
[Transform]
Changes the appearance of the subject by
stretching the length or width, and at the
same time, improves the skin appearances.
Use ▲▼ to select the Transform level, and
press [MENU/SET] to set.
[Picture Size] will be fixed
according to the [Aspect Ratio]
setting, as detailed below.
: 3 M
: 2.5 M
: 2 M
[Self
Portrait]
Take pictures of yourself.
Tips
Press shutter button halfway self-timer
indicator illuminates press shutter button
fully review
(if self-timer indicator flashes, focus is not
correctly aligned)
Use of the 2-second self-timer is
recommended when the shutter speed is slow
or jitter occurs easily.
[Scenery]
Takes clear pictures of wide, distant subjects.
Scene Uses, Tips Notes
[Panorama
Assist]
Use the supplied software to join multiple
pictures into a single panorama picture.
Use ▲▼ to select the recording direction, and
press [MENU/SET] to set.
Special panorama guidelines will be displayed.
Take the picture.
Select [Next], and press [MENU/SET] to set.
Alternatively, press the shutter button.
You can take pictures again by selecting
[Retake].
Change the composition and take the picture
so that a part of the picture overlaps with the
previous picture.
To take more pictures,
select [Next] and
repeat steps
and .
Section of picture that was taken last time
After you finish taking pictures, select [Exit],
and press [MENU/SET] to set.
Tips
Use a tripod.
When it is dark, use the self-timer to record
pictures.
The focus, zoom, Exposure
Compensation, White Balance,
shutter speed, and ISO
Sensitivity are all fixed at the
setting for the first picture.
Shutter speed may slow down up
to 8 seconds.
After recording, the shutter may
stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to
process the signal. This is not a
malfunction.
Panorama picture stitching
cannot be performed by this
camera. Use the software
on the supplied CD-ROM
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to make
the pictures you record into a
panorama still picture with your
computer.
[Sports]
Takes pictures of scenes with fast movement,
e.g. sports.
Tips
Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.
Shutter speed may slow down up
to 1 second.
[Night
Portrait]
Takes pictures of people and nightscapes
with close to actual brightness.
Tips
Use flash.
Subject should keep still.
Tripod, self-timer recommended.
Shutter speed may slow down up
to 8 seconds.
After recording, the shutter may
stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to
process the signal. This is not a
malfunction.
[Night
Scenery]
Takes clear pictures of night scenes.
Tips
Tripod, self-timer recommended
Shutter speed may slow down up
to 8 seconds.
After recording, the shutter may
stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to
process the signal. This is not a
malfunction.