Panasonic DMC-TZ4 User Manual

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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 ►.

•  Automatically judges whether or not to flash

Normal use

 

 

•  Automatically judges whether or not to flash 

(reduce red-eye)

Taking pictures of subjects in dark 

places

•  Always flash

Taking pictures with backlight or 

under bright lighting (e.g. fluorescent)

 

 

 (For ‘PARTY’ and ‘CANDLE LIGHT’ scene modes 

only (P.47))

•  Always flash (reduce red-eye)

 

 

•  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)

•  Never flash

Places where flash use is prohibited

    When digital red-eye correction function operates, red-eye will be detected and 

corrected automatically when the flash is emitted. (DMC-TZ5 only)

  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.

DMC-TZ4 only

 Shutter speeds are as follows:

 • 

  , 

,

, 

, 

, 

 : 1/30

 - 1/2000th

 • 

  , 

, 

 : 1/8

 - 1/2000th (

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)

 

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Set to

 (AUTO), 

(AUTO/RED-EYE reduction), or 

(SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE 

reduction) according to subject and brightness.

DMC-TZ5 only  

DMC-TZ4: 

, 

, 

•  Cannot be used with MOTION PICTURE mode 

 and scene modes 

, 

, 

, 

, 

, 

, or 

.

(P.57)

Approx. 0.6-5.3 m (1.97-17.4 feet) Approx. 1.0-3.6 m (3.28-11.8 feet)

Approx. 0.6-1.6 m (1.97-5.25 feet) Approx. 1.0-1.1 m (3.28-3.61 feet)

Approx. 0.6-2.3 m (1.97-7.55 feet) Approx. 1.0-1.6 m (3.28-5.25 feet)

Approx. 0.6-3.3 m (1.97-10.8 feet) Approx. 1.0-2.2 m (3.28-7.22 feet)

Approx. 0.8-4.7 m (2.62-15.4 feet) Approx. 1.0-3.2 m (3.28-10.5 feet)

Approx. 1.15-6.7 m (3.77-22.0 feet) Approx. 1.0-4.5 m (3.28-14.8 feet)

(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)

MODE (P.49)

Approx. 1.15-13.5 m (3.77-44.3 feet) Approx. 1.0-9.1 m (3.28-29.9 feet)

 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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