User manual PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-LZ3

[. . . ] Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-LZ5 DMC-LZ3 Before use, please read these instructions completely. GN VQT0V07 Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Information for Your Safety WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. [. . . ] (P48) This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere. 3 MENU · The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/50 cm (Tele) to ¶] Party mode Press [ SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P48) Select this mode when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, indoor party etc. By using the flash and slowing down the shutter speed, both people and the background can be recorded with a brightness close to real life. 3 MENU Technique for Candle light mode · If you make the most of the candle light, you can take successful pictures without using the flash. · We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P41) for taking pictures. · The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/50 cm (Tele) to ¶] · The flash setting can be set to Slow sync. / Red-eye reduction [ ] or Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction [ ]. 51 VQT0V07 Advanced Fireworks mode Press [ SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P48) This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. 3 MENU could not take in [NIGHT SCENERY] by making the shutter speed slower. 3 15 Setting the shutter speed · Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC. ], [30 SEC. ] or [60 SEC. ]. 1 Press 3 4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET]. STARRY SKY 15 SEC. CANCEL SELECT SET MENU Technique for Fireworks mode · Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod. · This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m or more away. · The shutter speed becomes the following. ­ When [OFF] is set on the optical image stabilizer function: Fixed to 1 second ­ When [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on the optical image stabilizer function: 1/4th or 1 second (The shutter speed becomes 1 second only when the camera has determined that there is little jitter such as when using a tripod etc. ) · Histograms are always displayed in orange. (P36) · The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ]. · The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled. · You cannot set the slow shutter. 2 Taking Pictures. 15 CANCEL MENU · Press the shutter button to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT. . . ] is displayed for the same length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing. · Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the picture while the countdown screen is displayed. Technique for Starry sky mode · The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. We also recommend taking pictures with the self-timer. (P41) Starry sky mode Press [ SET ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P48) This mode allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject that you MENU · Histograms are always displayed in orange. [. . . ] (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card. ) · The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the subjects. Number of recordable pictures Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 14 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB Card 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 14 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB Card 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 13 13 29 61 125 240 480 970 1920 27 27 58 120 240 470 940 1880 3610 20 21 45 93 190 370 730 1470 2920 39 40 85 175 350 690 1370 2740 5120 67 68 145 290 600 1170 2320 4640 8780 (2M EZ): (1600k1200 pixels) (1M EZ): (1280k960 pixels) (0. 3M EZ): (640k480 pixels) / 110 110 230 480 970 1900 3770 7550 12290 (6M): (2816k2112 pixels) (DMC-LZ5) / 4 4 9 20 41 81 160 320 660 8 8 19 40 82 160 320 640 1270 (5M): (2560k1920 pixels) (DMC-LZ3) / 5 5 11 24 50 98 195 390 790 10 10 23 48 99 190 380 770 1530 8 8 18 38 78 150 300 600 1220 16 16 36 75 150 290 590 1180 2360 (3M EZ): (2048k1536 pixels) 95 VQT0V07 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. [. . . ]