Panasonic DMC-TZ2 User Manual

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 Available types in each mode (◎: default setting)
 
SCENE MODE
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 Cannot be used with MOTION PICTURE mode   and scene modes  ,  ,  ,  , 
,  , or  .
 Flash settings may be changed when changing recording mode.
 Scene mode flash settings are restored to default when scene mode is changed.
 
Only 
 or   may be selected when using backlight compensation (P.8).
Note
 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 ECONOMY (P.0), LCD monitor is shut off while flash is charging.
 Focus range according to ISO sensitivity (‘SENSITIVITY’) (P.51) and zoom 
(P.27).
AUTO
Max. W: Approx. 0.6-4. m Max. T: Approx. 1.0-.8 m
ISO100
Max. W: Approx. 0.6-1.6 m Max. T: Approx. 1.0-1.1 m
ISO200
Max. W: Approx. 0.6-.3 m Max. T: Approx. 1.0-1.5 m
ISO400
Max. W: Approx. 0.6-3.3 m Max. T: Approx. 1.0-. m
ISO800
Max. W: Approx. 0.8-4.7 m Max. T: Approx. 1.0-3.1 m
ISO1250
Max. W: Approx. 1.0-4.7 m Max. T: Approx. 1.0-3.1 m
 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.
 Maximum ISO sensitivity (‘ISO LIMIT’) (P.51) and focus range when using 
Intelligent ISO (P.46).
ISO400
Max. W: Approx. 0.6-3.3 m Max. T: Approx. 1.0-. m
ISO800/ISO1250
Max. W: Approx. 0.6-4. m Max. T: Approx. 1.0-.8 m
Applications
(Record)
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Taking pictures with flash
Available types vary depending on the mode in use.
Flash
 Do not cover with hand. Do not 
look at from close range (few cm).
 Do not bring objects close (heat 
and light may damage object).
Display ‘FLASH’
Select the desired type
SELECT
SET
FORCED FLASH ON
SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE
FORCED OFF
AUTO/RED-EYE
FLASH
AUTO
Displayed for approx. 5 sec.
 Can also be selected with ►.
 Types
Type, operations
Uses
AUTO
Normal use
 Automatic ON/OFF
AUTO/RED-EYE reduction
Taking pictures of subjects in 
dark places
 Automatic ON/OFF
 Reduces red-eye
FORCED FLASH ON
Taking pictures with backlight 
or under bright lighting (e.g. 
fluorescent)
 Always on
FORCED FLASH ON/RED-EYE reduction
(For ‘PARTY’ and ‘CANDLE LIGHT’ scene modes only 
(P.4))
 Always on
 Reduces red-eye
SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE reduction
Taking pictures of subjects 
against a nightscape (tripod 
recommended)
 Automatic ON/OFF
 Reduces red-eye
 Slows shutter speed to take brighter pictures
FORCED OFF
Places where flash use is 
prohibited
 Always off
 Two flashes are emitted when using red-eye reduction. Do not move until the second 
flash is over. Effects may vary depending on the person.
 Shutter speeds are as follows:
 
: 1/30-1/000th
 
: 1/8 (changed by SLOW SHUTTER setting (P.56)) -1/000th