Panasonic DMCZS40K User Manual

Basics

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The “Control Ring/Control Dial” is an easy and convenient way to adjust several settings, 

depending on the camera mode selected. You can use the control ring ( )/control dial 

( ) to change the settings of the unit.

(In [Intelligent Auto] Mode)

Setting indication

Items that can be set by the control ring/control dial vary depending on Recording Modes.

Following are the pre-assigned settings.

*

[Intelligent Auto] Mode

Step Zoom 

[Program AE] Mode

Program Shift 

[Aperture-Priority] Mode

Aperture adjustment 

[Shutter-Priority] Mode

Shutter speed adjustment 

[Manual Exposure] Mode

Aperture adjustment 

Shutter speed 

adjustment

*

 

[Panorama Shot] Mode

Picture effects change 

[Scene Mode]

Scene change 

[Creative Control] Mode

Picture effects change 

*

 When Manual Focus is set, the control ring is assigned to focus adjustment. 

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 Press   to switch between aperture adjustment and shutter speed adjustment.

 •The control ring/control dial can be used to change to your preferred settings.