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Display ‘FLASH’
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Select the desired type
FLASH
FORCED FLASH ON
FORCED FLASH OFF
AUTO/RED-EYE
AUTO
SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE
SET
SELECT
(Screen example: DMC-TZ5)
Displayed for approx. 5 sec.
Can also be selected with ►.
Type, operations Uses
AUTO
• Automatically judges whether or not to flash
Normal use
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2
AUTO/RED-EYE reduction
• Automatically judges whether or not to flash
(reduce red-eye)
Taking pictures of subjects in dark
places
FORCED FLASH ON
• Always flash
Taking pictures with backlight or
under bright lighting (e.g. fluorescent)
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2
FORCED FLASH ON/RED-EYE reduction
(For ‘PARTY’ and ‘CANDLE LIGHT’ scene modes
only (P.47))
• Always flash (reduce red-eye)
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2
SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE reduction
• Automatically judges whether or not to flash
(reduce red eye; slow shutter speed to take brighter
pictures)
Taking pictures of subjects against a
nightscape (tripod recommended)
FORCED FLASH OFF
• Never flash
Places where flash use is prohibited
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When digital red-eye correction function operates, red-eye will be detected and
corrected automatically when the flash is emitted. (DMC-TZ5 only)
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As two flashes will be emitted, do not move until after the second flash (correction
effect may vary according to person). Interval between flashes varies according to
brightness of subject.
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DMC-TZ4 only
Shutter speeds are as follows:
• , , , , , : 1/30
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- 1/2000th
• , , : 1/8
3
- 1/2000th (
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Varies according to ‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’ setting.
Max. 1/4 sec. when ‘INTELLIGENT ISO’ in use; max. 1 sec. when ‘STABILIZER’ set
to ‘OFF’ or when blur is insignificant. Also varies according to ‘INTELLIGENT AUTO’
mode, ‘SCENE MODE’, zoom position.)
Stand at least 1 m (3.28 feet)
away when using flash to take
pictures of infants.
Available types in each mode ( : default setting)
SCENE MODE
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3
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Set to (AUTO), (AUTO/RED-EYE reduction), or (SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE
reduction) according to subject and brightness.
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DMC-TZ5 only
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DMC-TZ4: , ,
• Cannot be used with MOTION PICTURE mode and scene modes , , , ,
, , or .
Focus range according to ISO sensitivity and zoom
Focus range
Max. W Max. T
SENSITIVITY
(P.57)
AUTO Approx. 0.6-5.3 m (1.97-17.4 feet) Approx. 1.0-3.6 m (3.28-11.8 feet)
ISO100 Approx. 0.6-1.6 m (1.97-5.25 feet) Approx. 1.0-1.1 m (3.28-3.61 feet)
ISO200 Approx. 0.6-2.3 m (1.97-7.55 feet) Approx. 1.0-1.6 m (3.28-5.25 feet)
ISO400 Approx. 0.6-3.3 m (1.97-10.8 feet) Approx. 1.0-2.2 m (3.28-7.22 feet)
ISO800 Approx. 0.8-4.7 m (2.62-15.4 feet) Approx. 1.0-3.2 m (3.28-10.5 feet)
ISO1600
Approx. 1.15-6.7 m (3.77-22.0 feet)
Approx. 1.0-4.5 m (3.28-14.8 feet)
INTELLIGENT
ISO
(P.56)
ISOMAX400 Approx. 0.6-3.3 m (1.97-10.8 feet) Approx. 1.0-2.2 m (3.28-7.22 feet)
ISOMAX800 Approx. 0.8-4.7 m (2.62-15.4 feet) Approx. 1.0-3.2 m (3.28-10.5 feet)
ISOMAX1600
Approx. 1.15-6.7 m (3.77-22.0 feet)
Approx. 1.0-4.5 m (3.28-14.8 feet)
‘HIGH SENS.’
in SCENE
MODE (P.49)
ISO1600-
ISO6400
Approx. 1.15-13.5 m (3.77-44.3 feet)
Approx. 1.0-9.1 m (3.28-29.9 feet)
Do not touch or look at the flash (P.14) from close distances (i.e. a few cm).
Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects (heat/light may damage
subject).
Flash settings may be changed when changing recording mode.
Scene mode flash settings are restored to default when scene mode is changed.
Edges of picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distances without using
zoom (close to max. W). This may be remedied by using a little zoom.
If flash is to be emitted, flash type marks (e.g. ) will turn red when shutter button is
pressed halfway.
No pictures may be taken if these marks (e.g. ) are flashing (flash is charging).
Insufficient flash reach may be due to inadequately set exposure or white balance.
Flash effect may not be fully achieved with high shutter speeds.
Flash charging may take time if battery is low, or if using flash repeatedly.
When using ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (P.24), LCD monitor is shut off while flash is charging.
Applications
(Record)
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Taking pictures with flash